EMG's can't split....

[Metalman_666]

Why is it that active pups can't split? what is it about the design? I know the only active EMG that can "split" is the 89, which has a single coil built right in front of the humbucker. So why can't the pups be split, and what makes them so special.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: EMG's can't split....

Trust me, you wouldn't want the EMG's splittable. They don't split because it's not coils like a passive pickup, it's all cased in the pickup casing (no duh...it's called casing...). My pickups are splittable from the tone knob push/pull, and I really never use the single coils.

 

[Bones]

Re: EMG's can't split....

I'm sure if you have enough money, they'll make you anything. Why do you want to split them anyways

 

[Imp]

Re: EMG's can't split....

theres very little coiling in EMG pups, its all in the onboard active preamp... splitting the coils means there has to be a switch before the preamp, which requires an extra circuit, yadda yadda. i run an 81 and 89 combo..

besides, the 89 is pretty much an 85 in HB mode, and thats one hell of a nice pup for the bridge. do yourself a favour and get an 85/89 for the bridge rather than the 81, its what i wish i'd done