The EMG 85-X provides increased headroom giving the voicing an organic and
open tone while still maintaining the clarity and response that EMG’s are
renowned for. Featuring close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets and
powered by a newly designed preamp, the 85-X is a powerful pickup with
exceptional tone and versatility across the spectrum. The Alnico magnets give
a warm growl and velvet lead tones that enable you to play the deepest of
blues to the most extreme metal. Try it in the bridge position for exceptional
smoothness and soul. This pickup pairs well with just about every other
humbucker in our line. Give it a try and experience why the “X” factor is
exciting players all around the world.