I'm thinking of putting a set of 81x/60x in a guitar as I've never tried active before and I've heard that the 18v Mod improves the sound of the normal 81/60 and makes them sound like the x series but what would happen if you 18v modded the x series. Would it make them sound better as well or would it not do much?
18v Mod on EMG X Series?
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JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: 18v Mod on EMG X Series?
Good question. I haven't been into EMGs for awhile, but I remember running them at 18v sounded like crap. Totally killed the aggressive aspect and everything I liked about them. But that's been a long time ago, and my ears have admittedly evolved quite a bit.
I say try it. It'll only cost a few bucks and is easily reversible.
Good question. I haven't been into EMGs for awhile, but I remember running them at 18v sounded like crap. Totally killed the aggressive aspect and everything I liked about them. But that's been a long time ago, and my ears have admittedly evolved quite a bit.
I say try it. It'll only cost a few bucks and is easily reversible.
Myaccount876
Amira-Maker
Re: 18v Mod on EMG X Series?
1) A set can run off two batteries no problem.
2) The 18v mod on a standard EMG 81 increases the pickup's headroom - either you'll like it, hate it, or simply not care due to personal preference.
3) The 18v mod is not recommended for the x series. The 81x is meant to sound like an 81 with more headroom, but at 9v - making the 18v mod unnecessary. This is achieved by simply changing two resistor values on the preamp, making the 81x preamp -6dB from the normal 81 to reduce clipping. The output impedance is also at a lower 2K rather than 10K. I guess it may be worth trying, but I wouldn't expect it to sound great if you're looking for the EMG 81 sound.
1) A set can run off two batteries no problem.
2) The 18v mod on a standard EMG 81 increases the pickup's headroom - either you'll like it, hate it, or simply not care due to personal preference.
3) The 18v mod is not recommended for the x series. The 81x is meant to sound like an 81 with more headroom, but at 9v - making the 18v mod unnecessary. This is achieved by simply changing two resistor values on the preamp, making the 81x preamp -6dB from the normal 81 to reduce clipping. The output impedance is also at a lower 2K rather than 10K. I guess it may be worth trying, but I wouldn't expect it to sound great if you're looking for the EMG 81 sound.
