rinkydinkron
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The guy that i bought my Luke from has informed me that the original EMG85 humbucker has been replaced with an EMG81.
Anyones thoughts on which is best?
Anyones thoughts on which is best?
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SteveLINY
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It really depends on what sound you are going for.
I'm going to slap an 81 into my Luke this week.
The stock 85 is a little too dark and not enough bite for my taste.
I'm not a fan of EMG for the most part, though they are great pickups.
To sum it up, the 81 is more setup for Metal sounds, and the 85 is smoother and darker sounding.
If you want the Metal tone, go for the 81. If you want a more passive rock and roll sound, stay with the 85.
Steve
I'm going to slap an 81 into my Luke this week.
The stock 85 is a little too dark and not enough bite for my taste.
I'm not a fan of EMG for the most part, though they are great pickups.
To sum it up, the 81 is more setup for Metal sounds, and the 85 is smoother and darker sounding.
If you want the Metal tone, go for the 81. If you want a more passive rock and roll sound, stay with the 85.
Steve
rinkydinkron
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Thanks Steve.
JDouglee
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EMG 89 is cool in the bridge position. Yeah EMG say it's a splitable 85, but it's really it's own thing, more bite. Maybe not as hot as an 81, but better lows.
Warg Master
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I like EMGs... the 81 is my fav personally, just has the all around sound I'm looking for... 
JDouglee
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Hey anyone here tried the 18 volt mod to your EMGs?
