EMG 81-8 and 85-8 Active Soapbar Pickup Set (Black) with 3-Pack of Ernie Ball Strings (10-74)

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EMG 81-8 Extended Series 8-String Active Guitar Humbucker - Black

Based off the popular EMG 81, the 81-8 utilizes powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils to produce a detailed tone with incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain. Traditionally used in the bridge position of your eight string guitar, this pickup will make your leads and low strings slice right through even the densest mix. When used in both neck and bridge positions the sound can only be described as blistering. Other recommended pairings include the 81-8/808 setup and the versatile 81-8/60-8 combo. EMG's solderless wiring makes installing your guitar pickups easier than ever.

EMG 85-8 Extended Series 8-String Active Guitar Humbucker - Black

The 85-8 is based on one of EMGs first pickups, the 85. Featuring close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets, the 85-8 is a powerful eight string guitar pickup with exceptional tone and versatility. The Alnico magnets of this model provide a muscular growl and smooth lead tones enabling you to play everything from the blues to the most extreme metal. Although often used in the neck position, make no mistake, the EMG 85-8 sounds great as a bridge pickup thanks to its exceptional smoothness and soul. This pickup pairs well with just about every other pickup in our line and with EMG's solderless system, it makes changing your tone easier than ever

Ernie Ball 2625 8-String Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (10-74)

Ernie Ball 8-String Slinky Electric Guitar Strings are widely revered for their world class tone. These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Ernie Ball 8 String Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel; producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges 10-13-17-30-42-42-54-64-74