EMG Zakk Wylde Humbucking Active Pickup Set - Black

EMG Zakk Wylde Humbucking Active Pickup Set - Black

EMG

$219.00

Item Type:: Pickups

Sub Category:: Humbucker

Product Description

Current stock: 9

EMG Zakk Wylde Humbucking Active Pickup Set in Black

With scorching riffs and remarkable stage presence, Zakk Wylde has earned his reputation as heavy metal's premier lead guitarist. From Ozzy Osbourne, Pride and Glory, and now Black Label Society, Zakk has always used EMG Active Pickups. The Zakk Wylde model features the EMG-85 and EMG-81, as used on his signature bullseye Les Paul.

The EMG Zakk Wylde Humbucking Active Pickup Set is a signature collection designed to capture the powerful and aggressive tones of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde. Known for his iconic work with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society, Zakk's sound is synonymous with high-gain, searing distortion, and cutting clarity — qualities that this pickup set brings to any guitar.

This set includes the EMG 81 and EMG 85, two of EMG's most popular active humbucking pickups, paired together to deliver a perfect balance of precision, sustain, and versatility. Whether you're playing hard rock, metal, or shredding solos, this pickup set is built to perform at the highest level.

The EMG 81 is designed for the bridge position and excels in high-gain, heavy distortion settings. It provides tight, articulate low-end response, smooth mids, and a cutting high-end that slices through the mix with ease. The ceramic magnets used in the 81 create a sharp, focused tone, perfect for aggressive rhythm playing and searing leads.

The EMG 85, placed in the neck position, is the perfect complement to the EMG 81. It uses Alnico magnets, which provide a warmer, more rounded tone compared to the 81. The 85 offers rich, full low-end response with smooth, well-defined mids, making it ideal for solos and dynamic, expressive playing. It adds warmth and depth to clean tones while delivering clarity in high-gain settings.

Features

The 81 has high output for razor-sharp attack and is best for high-volume overdrive and amps with a master volume
The 85 has a beefy low end and a fatter top end
Its natural tone and loads of output without muddiness make it great for rhythm chunk and blues licks
With scorching riffs and remarkable stage presence, Zakk Wylde has earned his reputation as heavy metal's premier lead guitarist

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