With the added dynamic control of the X Series preamp, the 81X takes the classic 81 to a new level of tone. Utilizing powerful ceramic & steel magnets and close aperture coils, the tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain.

Changing pickups takes no time at all with the new EMG models. How Do They Sound? EMG states that the new X-Series pickups have more headroom, and an extended, more open frequency response. I decided for this review that I would use a guitar that I had lying around which had a set of EMG pickups in it already.

The EMG SAX/SAX/81X is a modified designed of the original SA/SA/81 with the added benefit of the X series preamp. The X series preamp gives the pickup a more dynamic range along with increased headroom while keeping the more traditional qualities …

EMG 81X Black Active Pickup for Electric Guitar * Can be used in neck and bridge * High output humbucker with long susta...

With the enhanced control of the X Series preamp, the 81X enhances the classic 81 pickup with a new tonal dimension. It features potent ceramic and steel magnets, as well as tight aperture coils, crafting a tone with precise detail, pronounced high-end clarity, and smooth sustain.

The EMG 81-X Active Humbucking Pickup provides increased headroom giving the voicing an organic and open tone while still maintaining the clarity and response that EMG's are renowned for. Using powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils and powered by a newly designed preamp, the 81-X shines with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of ...

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