Is anyone here experienced with EMG?

[jeremy]

i think autosplit in bridge/middle is a find idea

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Thank you so much for the info.

You make a good point for the standard over x series.

I do think the X series might have a shorter battery life (though not as short as Fishmans) because the Tone control they use is active. But I mean... just don't wire the Tone control in, LOL.

 

[Juanhanglo]

I do think the X series might have a shorter battery life (though not as short as Fishmans) because the Tone control they use is active. But I mean... just don't wire the Tone control in, LOL.

Lol.

 

[CarlosG]

Isn't that a myth? The pdf on the EMG website states 600 hours for the 85, and 3000 hours for the 85x

 

[CarlosG]

I've ordered a few EMG 85, 89xr, S, SA, and SAX pickups. We'll see what I like. If anyone has reliable information on Mark Knopfler's mod for achieving a Strat-like sound with an 85 and SA pickup, I'd be grateful. Apparently, the EMG 85's output stage uses a resistor and capacitor in the second position; I think a Super or Megaswitch will be needed. Can anyone with more experience confirm whether it's possible to create an EMG 89 autosplit without a pushpull?

 

[CarlosG]

 

[CarlosG]

I noticed that the X version comes with an active tone, while the non-X version comes with a passive tone. What's the difference? If I want to mix, for example, 89x SA SA, which one should I use?