Emg 85

[JB_From_Hell]

I just got an 85, and am trying it in the bridge with an 81 in the neck. So far (and at a rediculously low volume) it seems similar to the 81, but more filled out. I get the impression that there's nothing the 81 will do that the 85 won't.

Any other non-EMG haters wanna comment?

 

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Re: Emg 85

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
HEJ ........****, i want to know if the 85 has equally or too much LESS highs than the 81.
Hails
what kind of EQ the 81 has?
6-4-9?
bass-middle-treble!!!

 

[gianniboy]

Re: Emg 85

i like the EMG"s, why dont you do the 81 in the bridge, 85 in the neck?
the 81` has a ceramic magenet(which has a higher output), and the 85 has a alnico 5 magnet(little less output).
You would put a pup with a higher output in the bridge, and equil or lower output in the neck....but its your guitar, do what you like.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: Emg 85

I've used a pair of 81s for the last 6 or 7 years, and wanted to try something different. Plus, the current trend among metal (Shadows Fall, Killswitch, In Flames, etc...) guys is to use the 85 in the bridge. I really like how they all sound so I thought I'd give it a shot.

JP, I can't hear it like "bass 4, mids 6, treble 5." What I DO hear is the 85 has more low mids & bass than the 81, which has more treble. I've only had the 85 installed for a little bit, but I really like it so far. I also really like the 81. Unfortunately, the pickups I got are older ones, so no quick connect, so it's probably gonna be awhile before I try the 85 in the neck.

 

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Re: Emg 85

Hummmmmmmm OK man
i understand

 

[Edgecrusher]

Re: Emg 85

I really like the EMG 85's... They have that bassier darker sound you hear alot of lately... To me 81's have more sizzle in the high end...

 

[scooter]

Re: Emg 85

I use an 81 in the bridge of one of my guitars. About while back I played a flying V with an 85 in the bridge that just had a crushing tone. I find the 85 to be thicker.

 

[vinterland]

Re: Emg 85

The 85 is the best humbucker EMG makes. The only thing it can't do is be as punchy as the 81. I'd say the tone is pretty balanced something like Bass-5 Lowmid-7 Uppermid-6 Treble-5.

 

[some_dude]

Re: Emg 85

I find the 85 in the bridge has a thicker, heavier tone than the 81.

I find the 81 in the bridge has a more agressive, more percussive tone than the 85.

I use the 85 in a drop C Strat....it's awesome for detuned rhythm.

I use the 81 in a Les Paul....where it's awesome for fast, heavy, thrashy type stuff.

Having a fast, clear, percussive tone is important for me, which is why EMGs have taken over two of my axes and will soon be in my third. I really like the sound of passives, but they just don't have the feel I'm after.

 

[Mr 9finger]

Re: Emg 85

yeah let us know how that comes out... I just picked up a set of 81s w/ connects and I'm already looking for other EMGs to experiment with!

 

[fenderiarhs]

Re: Emg 85

I just got an 85, and am trying it in the bridge with an 81 in the neck. So far (and at a rediculously low volume) it seems similar to the 81, but more filled out. I get the impression that there's nothing the 81 will do that the 85 won't.

Any other non-EMG haters wanna comment?

I don't find the 85 to be similar to the 81. The 85 in the bridge has more low mids and bass than the 81, has less treble, it is warmer, more natural sounding and much more versatile than the 81.

 

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Re: Emg 85

The 85 is the best humbucker EMG makes. The only thing it can't do is be as punchy as the 81. I'd say the tone is pretty balanced something like Bass-5 Lowmid-7 Uppermid-6 Treble-5.

Hails Man
do you mean that for the 85 or 81?

 

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Re: Emg 85

I´m still want to know a direct eq comparison between 81 and 85?!
Ah... 60 too. and 60 A

 

[metaled]

Re: Emg 85

The 85 actually has more output then the 81!!!!!! and is definitely bassier also!

 

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Re: Emg 85

I´m worry with 2 things in the 81. TOO MUCH SCOOPED MIDDLES, i hate reduced middles, And... too much HARSH tone
i´m worry with this for the 85 : too much bass and middles and not enough HIGHS.
Q
Can anyone solve this to me please?

 

[some_dude]

Re: Emg 85

I´m worry with 2 things in the 81. TOO MUCH SCOOPED MIDDLES, i hate reduced middles, And... too much HARSH tone
i´m worry with this for the 85 : too much bass and middles and not enough HIGHS.
Q
Can anyone solve this to me please?

I don't find either one scooped. The 60 is the most scooped of the lot if you ask me, which is probably why it has such a good clean tone.

I could be completely out to lunch....others feel free to correct me, the more opinions we get on this EQ thing the more accurate it'll likely be;

81
T - 9
M - 7
B - 3

85
T - 6
M - 5
B - 6

60
T - 5
M - 3
B - 4

 

[vinterland]

Re: Emg 85

Hails Man
do you mean that for the 85 or 81?

the 85 yes

 

[vinterland]

Re: Emg 85

I´m worry with 2 things in the 81. TOO MUCH SCOOPED MIDDLES, i hate reduced middles, And... too much HARSH tone
i´m worry with this for the 85 : too much bass and middles and not enough HIGHS.
Q
Can anyone solve this to me please?

The 85 isn't harsh at all, very well rounded and clear highs are not a problem. Some might consider the 81 harsh just because it can really scream at you but if you have a tube amp and good eq it won't.

 

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Re: Emg 85

NOW, another tech question about EMG Pickups in general, and in particular 81 and 85 in the Bridge.
how much(in %) do you think it Interacts with the Guitar Woods?
10%? 9%,5%,20%,15%,12%, 30%?
Hails.
J.P

Thank´s A LOT Folks, for the FEEDBACK Here. let´s MAKE SURE the 2 eqs posted by Screamingdaisy are as close to the a possible DEFAULT of the emg as possible.

 

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Re: Emg 85

Awesome Feedback Sd
Thank´s


81
T - 9
M - 7
B - 3

85
T - 6
M - 5
B - 6

60
T - 5
M - 3
B - 4[/quote]