EMG 81-8 and 85-8 Active Soapbar Pickup Set (Black) with 3-Pack of GHS Heavy Strings (11-85)

 Manufacturer's Description

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

GHS Strings GBH-8 Boomers 8-String Heavy Electric Guitar Strings (11-85)

Modern guitarists are tuning lower and lower, adding more strings for a broader tonal spectrum. Designed with the help of many “extended range” guitarists, our 8-String Boomers® sets bring what you love about our 6 string sets into lower, uncharted territory!