EMG 81 Gold
Item: EGEMG81G
The EMG 81 is their most famous model
the one that started a revolution. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets
and close aperture coils, the tone is endowed with detailed intensity,
incredible amounts of high end cut and fluid sustain. Traditionally
used in the bridge position, this pickup will make your leads slice
right through even the densest mix like a hot knife. When used in both
positions the sound can only be described as blistering. Other
recommended pairings include the classic 81/85 setup and the versatile
81/60 combo.
During their search for sourcing
the best available “chrome” finish cover cap, they found that the
available products could not be ordered with any consistency. Most
importantly, since the manufacturing process would not be controlled by
EMG, there was no way of knowing how the sound and tonal performance
characteristics of their pickups would be affected. This characteristic
was something that also could vary from batch to batch. Finally, they
could not find any US manufacturers. EMG knew at that point, that the
“buy” solution would not work for them.
Since putting a nickel or chrome plating on a common base metal is
just a low cost way to simulate polished stainless steel, EMG decided
to look at the feasibility of doing the real thing. This was the
“build” solution. EMG engineers worked out a way to produce a one
piece, high quality, mirror polished, stainless steel cover cap while
maintaining comparable pricing to the plated versions. In addition, the
sound and tonal properties were virtually identical to their molded
cover caps, and controlling the process guarantees the consistency and
high quality level of the products. EMG is pleased to now offer
humbuckers in the real deal, mirror polished stainless steel, known as
“Chrome EMG’s”.
The “gold” version is the same polished stainless steel cover cap
with a gold colored finish that is commonly used to harden machine
tools. It is a finish that both hardens the cover cap surface and
penetrates the stainless steel substrate, rather than surface coating
it as a plating would. This assures a durable, longer lasting surface
finish that will stand up to your pounding riffs and all the abuse the
road can dish out.
EMG 81 Gold
Features:
- Designed and Produced in the USA
Specifications:
- RMS Output Voltage - 1.25
- Peak Output Voltage - 1.75
- Output Noise (dBV) -91
- Output Impedance (Kohm) - 10
- Current @ 9V (Microamps) - 80
- Battery Life (Hours) - 3000
Includes:
- EMG's Exclusive Quik-Connect™ Cable
- Prewired Split Shaft Volume/Tone Control Set
- Output Jack
- Battery Clip Set
- Screws & Springs