EMG 81-RED 81 RED

Name: 81-RED 81 RED
Brand: EMG
SKU: 263596
Price: 118.00 EUR
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EAN : 0654330106101

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Essential Information About the EMG 81-RED Pickup

Active humbucker designed for modern sounds: sharp attack, precision, and saturation that remains clear
Ceramic magnets and reduced aperture winding: powerful highs, tight lows, and smooth sustain
Ideal in bridge position for leads that cut through dense mixes (also usable in neck position for biting tones)
EMG "solderless" mounting : easy installation without soldering, at home

81-RED 81 RED

118,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

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An EMG Classic That Became a Reference

Among the brand's most popular pickups, the EMG 81 has established itself as a standard for guitarists seeking punch, definition, and consistency, especially with heavy distortion. Its sonic identity has greatly contributed to popularizing active pickups in performance-oriented setups.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Traditionally placed at the bridge, the EMG 81-RED is designed for precise riffs, tight palm-mutes, and solos that need to remain present even in a dense mix. It is perfectly suited for players who want an immediate response and a sharp sound while maintaining comfortable sustain. In the neck position, it can also deliver a cutting and highly articulated tone.

Power, Clarity, and Simplified Installation

Thanks to its ceramic magnets and reduced aperture winding design, the EMG 81 delivers an intense tone with pronounced highs and excellent note-to-note definition. For an ultra-versatile setup, it pairs very well with an EMG 85 or EMG 60. The EMG "solderless" wiring system facilitates installation and maintenance: fewer constraints, more time to play.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Active	Winding	double
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle, bridge
Instrument	jazz	Color	Red
Magnet	Ceramic

Type	active humbucker pickup	Recommended Position	bridge (also usable in neck position)
Model	EMG 81	Suggested Pairing	EMG 85 or EMG 60 for a versatile configuration
Finish / Color	Red	Mounting Technology	EMG "solderless" system (no soldering)
Magnets	ceramic	Includes	1 x 25k volume potentiometer
Design	reduced aperture winding	Shaft Thread Length	9.5 mm
Sound Character	intense tone, powerful highs, smooth sustain, biting sounds

Questions frequently asked

EMG 81-RED: what sound at the bridge?

Thanks to its ceramic magnet and reduced aperture winding, this pickup delivers pronounced highs and note-to-note definition suited for saturated riffs and palm mutes.

Can the EMG 81 be installed in the neck position?

The bridge position is recommended, but installation at the neck is possible. In this position, the tone remains sharp and articulate.

Which pickup pairs well with a red EMG 81?

A combination with an EMG 85 or an EMG 60 is advised to expand the tonal possibilities of the setup.

Does installing the EMG 81-RED require soldering?

The EMG solderless wiring system is designed for solder-free installation and simplifies maintenance operations.

What accessories come with this active EMG pickup?

The package includes a 25 kΩ volume potentiometer. The shaft thread length is 9.5 mm. The pickup features a red finish and an active humbucker format.