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phatduckk
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did the trem go back to its original position after bringing the strings back to pitch? id hate for my trem to get "out" since I have no idea how to fix em
Slingy
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I just completed this. Thanks for the idea Dwells. 
Mine was a tight squeeze in to the cavity, and the stock screw holes that were already there were slighty to big to force through the small metal ring in the new pickup. It came with machine screws but not screws for direct mounting. I went to the hardware store and got some #4 5/8 inch pan head screws and ran them through a couple times until they went smooth.
Other then that no problems. Good luck telling the difference in my tone test. I would also like to try an EMG 60 which is listed as a metal rhythm pick up.
85 vs 81 test — RiffWorld
Mine was a tight squeeze in to the cavity, and the stock screw holes that were already there were slighty to big to force through the small metal ring in the new pickup. It came with machine screws but not screws for direct mounting. I went to the hardware store and got some #4 5/8 inch pan head screws and ran them through a couple times until they went smooth.
Other then that no problems. Good luck telling the difference in my tone test. I would also like to try an EMG 60 which is listed as a metal rhythm pick up.
85 vs 81 test — RiffWorld
leftyguitarblue
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I just completed this. Thanks for the idea Dwells.
Mine was a tight squeeze in to the cavity, and the stock screw holes that were already there were slighty to big to force through the small metal ring in the new pickup. It came with machine screws but not screws for direct mounting. I went to the hardware store and got some #4 5/8 inch pan head screws and ran them through a couple times until they went smooth.
Other then that no problems. Good luck telling the difference in my tone test. I would also like to try an EMG 60 which is listed as a metal rhythm pick up.
85 vs 81 test — RiffWorld
Thanks for the clips. They both sound great, but the 81 had a bit more treble to it. A little punchier, if you will.
leftyguitarblue
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well, one of my deliveries is here...I will put in in tonight and give my thoughts.
EMG 81
EMG 81
Roubster
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From the sound clip I preffer the 85. Sounds more full whereas the 81 is on the trebly side. Thats my opinion from the sound clips Slingy provided...I can definitely hear the difference.
leftyguitarblue
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I got the 81 in and i think it just sounds a little brighter. Definitely great for leads. Thanks for the suggestion dwells!!
ScoobySteve
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Did you put the EMG 81 in your Luke?
cherub
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Emg89 ?
Wonder if anyone has tried an EMG89 in a Luke. I have an 89 in my Flying V along with as EMG SA (middle) and a Fernandes Sustainer (Neck) and it sounds really great.
The EMG89 is in effect 2 pickups in one housing, an EMG85 (Humbucker) and an EMG-SA (Single Coil) which you use either by push pull pot or a switch.
I find this very versatile as some of the songs our act covers can be Dire Straits/Pink Floyd (single coil) to Ozzy Osbourne/Queen (Humbucker) and its great to not have to switch guitars mid show.
Cherub
Wonder if anyone has tried an EMG89 in a Luke. I have an 89 in my Flying V along with as EMG SA (middle) and a Fernandes Sustainer (Neck) and it sounds really great.
The EMG89 is in effect 2 pickups in one housing, an EMG85 (Humbucker) and an EMG-SA (Single Coil) which you use either by push pull pot or a switch.
I find this very versatile as some of the songs our act covers can be Dire Straits/Pink Floyd (single coil) to Ozzy Osbourne/Queen (Humbucker) and its great to not have to switch guitars mid show.
Cherub
leftyguitarblue
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