Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

[WICKED LESTER]

I know my own reasons but what is it that others have to say about why they
use a the EMG actives over the passive stuff?
what are the real advantages over passives

 

[Imp]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

EMGs are nice and easy to switch between if you own more than one- the quick connect system is awesome for experimenting with positions..

they're also very quiet when faced with computer monitors, lighting rigs, etc.. very stable with regards to feedback, in short they make sweet stage guitars

less tone change when put through a non-true bypass pedal, allowing for long effects chains..

the 85, 89 and 60 are IMO very versatile, having tried or owned them all. the 81 is a sweet metal pickup, but dosen't stretch as far as i'd like..
and i like the look of them :burnout:

tom

 

[AmirH]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

they're also very quiet when faced with computer monitors, lighting rigs, etc.. very stable with regards to feedback, in short they make sweet stage guitars



the 85, 89 and 60 are IMO very versatile, having tried or owned them all. the 81 is a sweet metal pickup, but dosen't stretch as far as i'd like..
and i like the look of them :burnout:

That sums it up for me. Though I gotta say you can get a GREAT classic crunch out of an 81 if you lower it a lot. I've been much happier since I switched the 85 to the bridge as well- very versatile pup. Really though I like passives and actives equally, which is why both guitars get a lot of play time.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

I love the insanely tight tracking and responsiveness of EMG's, as well as them being very quiet, looking killer, and sounding good, too.

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

I like the wide range of sounds you can get from some of them, the low noise, and high output without sacrificing clarity.

I had a pair of 60's in my Hamer, and I have a Dave Gilmour set in my ash '77 strat with a maple fingerboard.

 

[vinterland]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

hasn't this been discussed about a million times?

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

hasn't this been discussed about a million times?

hasn't everything?

I like EMGs 'cuz they made my friend's LTD, Ibanez distortion pedal and keyboard amp sound almost like Slayer hahaha

-X

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

hasn't this been discussed about a million times?

no actually only 999.999.99 times before :smoker:

 

[ToneCrusher]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

I like them for many reasons. One not metioned here is, they dont use the player as a ground, and thus no electric shocks from shoddy powered mics.

 

[Rainmaker]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

Does this apply for all active pickups or just EMGs?

 

[ToneCrusher]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

I have only used EMG's active pups so i cant comment on other brands active offerings.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

Does this apply for all active pickups or just EMGs?

If the circuit doesn't ground itself to the strings (the wire that seems to come from nowhere, or the trem-claw, using the players hands as a ground), then it applies.

 

[Rainmaker]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

Cool, thanks Jeff. Where does an active pickup usually ground to?

 

[Corbic]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

If the circuit doesn't ground itself to the strings (the wire that seems to come from nowhere, or the trem-claw, using the players hands as a ground), then it applies.

So thats why there's a loud buzzing noise if I take my fingers off the strings of my guitar?

 

[pinto79]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

Cool, thanks Jeff. Where does an active pickup usually ground to?

EMG's are internaly shielded and ground back into the battery.

You can also protect yourself from reverse polarity shocks by using a wireless system...

 

[Rainmaker]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

What if the problem isn't with your guitar but with someones mic? Through a guitar with active pickups and a wireless, you would still be shocked, right?

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

No... the reason a mic shocks someone is because it isn't properly grounded, and uses the persons lip as a path to their hands, guitar, amp, and finally, to the ground . It's like being hit by lightening on a much smaller scale.

So thats why there's a loud buzzing noise if I take my fingers off the strings of my guitar?

Yes... if it disappears when you touch metal that's routed (someway) to the input jack, then it's normal. When do you ever have your hands off of the strings or bridge and the volume up? That's why the buzzing isn't a problem.

 

[Rainmaker]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

Ahh ok, thanks for the information!

 

[Johtosotku]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

I think that the main advantages of my 81s are their tightness and clarity. The pup eq is really nice too, at neck it sounds just like a neck hum is supposed to and the bridge is solid without overbearing highs or lows. I don't find it shrill at all. For some older amps (read JCM800) they have enough output to put them into distortion range without a stompbox. If one likes gain, an 81 is really good as it can really handle it and in a way gets "better" with it. I don't like that much gain, and I find it thin and not as dynamic as I'd like. Cleans aren't that nice either. I'll probably take mine out.

 

[DI_IORIO]

Re: Reasons why others like the active EMG stuff

They are great for everything the other friends said here... i've got the zakk wylde set recently and the sound great..but i think the are not made to use in good guitars like Fender or Gibson.. unless you are searching for a great metal sound with clarity
They are really extremely noiseless.. i'm happy that I don't need to listen to the radio while I'm playing at home