Detail 01
Ceramic magnets and close aperture coils
EMG describes these as supporting detailed intensity, high-end cut, and fluid sustain.
Product detailSKU #1368456531860
EMGMetalWorks EMG-81 Humbucking Active Pickup Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An active humbucker voiced for detailed intensity, high-end cut, and fluid sustain, with a polished stainless-steel chrome cover.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking pronounced high-end cut and sustain
- Bridge-position lead tones
- 81/85 or 81/60 pickup pairings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want an active pickup
- Those seeking a pickup described for softer or less cutting tones
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mirror-polished stainless-steel cover
The cover is a one-piece construction intended to provide consistent sound and tonal performance characteristics.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It is traditionally used in the bridge position.
- 02The chrome cover is real mirror-polished stainless steel, not chrome plating.
- 03EMG describes its tonal properties as virtually identical to its molded cover caps.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the EMG-81?
Yes. It is the EMG MetalWorks EMG-81 active humbucking pickup in chrome.
02Where is it traditionally used?
EMG says the 81 is traditionally used in the bridge position.
03What is the chrome cover made from?
It is a one-piece, mirror-polished stainless-steel cover cap.
04What pairings does EMG recommend?
EMG names the 81/85 setup and the 81/60 combo as recommended pairings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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