EMG 81/85 vs Gibson 498/490,on Les Paul Zakk Wylde (video)
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Masta' C
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Re: EMG 81/85 vs Gibson 498/490,on Les Paul Zakk Wylde (video)
Nice upgrade.
Some people (cough::Adieu::cough) can't hear subtle differences all that well, especially through their computer, but I really like the change here, particularly the 498T.
The EMGs were not bad at all and might even be advantageous in some settings, but the natural rawness of the 498T really shines through on this example...pure rock, baby!
I tended to favor the 85 in the neck slightly for clarity, but the 490R is a great platform for swapping magnets if you end up wanting to tweak it later.
Nice upgrade.
Some people (cough::Adieu::cough) can't hear subtle differences all that well, especially through their computer, but I really like the change here, particularly the 498T.
The EMGs were not bad at all and might even be advantageous in some settings, but the natural rawness of the 498T really shines through on this example...pure rock, baby!
I tended to favor the 85 in the neck slightly for clarity, but the 490R is a great platform for swapping magnets if you end up wanting to tweak it later.
