Different EMG models in the bridge position

[veliyasin]

Re: Different EMG models in the bridge position

89s are supposed to be really close to 85s in humbucker mode. You can hear the difference but it is really really subtle. But with 89s you have a single-coil option, but I don't use that, especially hate it on the bridge so why bother? I just use 85.

[Mikernaut]

Re: Different EMG models in the bridge position

I just got my 1st 81 in a ESP M1 I got off of Ebay a few months back and I'm finding that I am starting to not care for the tone. It seems kinda of whiney in pitch with also a very thin and weak clean sound. But that was no surprise I have heard that mentioned alot for the clean tones. I think I still prefer my JB TB4 in my SL1. Just my opinion/2 cents.

[Sunbane]

Re: Different EMG models in the bridge position

Apparently the 81 was designed to have a very flat EQ, so it would be easy to tweak the tone with rack effects or in the studio. For someone who prefers simple setups, it may not be a good choice.

A lot of death metal kids like the 81 because its mids sound a bit scooped, but as soon as you roll back the gain a bit, it gets really dull.