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Old 06-25-2017, 09:16 AM
kellyfan161 kellyfan161 is offline
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Okay, so I'm looking at getting EMG 81 85 pickups cause my friend has them and I really like them. Is there a difference between the Zak Wylde signature 81 85 pickups and EMG 81 85. I've seen one of my fav artists also play these EMG 81 85 and I didn't know if the Zak ones were any different than the regular EMG 81 85. Thanks
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Old 06-25-2017, 06:12 PM
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Looks to be the exact same pickup set, with long shaft pots for a Les Paul and a fancy box.

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Old 06-26-2017, 08:28 AM
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I like EMG's. One trick is to reverse the pickup position and use the 85 in the bridge. Good luck with the install, and make room for the battery!
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Old 06-30-2017, 11:31 AM
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My Epi has EMG 81/85s and I absolutely love em....I'm not a hard rocker - I play blues and folk and I get great tones in all positions with them....I knew nothing about them when I bought the guitar....just got lucky...
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