EMG Zakk Wylde Set Black Signature Sets

Name: Zakk Wylde Set Black Signature Sets
Brand: EMG
SKU: 22140
Price: 165.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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ID : 22140

EAN : 0654330213809

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What you need to know

Aggressive tone and massive sustain: the EMG 81/85 duo acclaimed for heavy riffs and sharp solos.
Zakk Wylde Signature: designed for powerful distortion, tight palm-mutes, and precise attack.
Solderless installation: comes with the EMG wiring system for quick and clean setup.
Complete kit: electronics and accessories included for active conversion.

Zakk Wylde Set Black Signature Sets

165,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Context and Positioning

Known for his powerful playing and high-gain dynamics, Zakk Wylde relies on this EMG 81/85 signature set to achieve immediate response, strong presence, and note-sustaining sustain. This "Black Signature Set" pack targets guitarists who want a sleek aesthetic and formidable efficiency both in the studio and on stage.

Who This Pickup Is For

This set is aimed at metal, hard rock, and modern style guitarists seeking a sharp bridge pickup for heavy rhythms, complemented by a rounder neck pickup for singing leads. Before purchasing, it is recommended to compare the dimensions of your current pickups to ensure perfect compatibility with your guitar.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Active	Winding	double
Category	kit	Position	handle, bridge, set
Magnet	Ceramic	Color	Black

Customer reviews

What customers say

Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews

Highly-rated signature pickup set praised by customers for exceptional sound quality and performance. Shoppers described it as "simple, effective, brilliant" with a "magnificent sound." Customers report excellent results when installed on various guitar models, with one noting "sharp stops" and improved tone. The EMG 85 particularly praised for blues tones.

Review highlights

“Perfect, simple, effective, brilliant!”
“Magnificent sound! The EMG 85 will delight you for blues boost.”
“The reputation of these pickups is well established. A safe choice!”

Based on 5 reviews

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Jose A.02/09/2009

I put them on an old Washburn from 1990 that had a limited sound and now I beg you to believe that its follow and the stops are clean and clear.
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Philippe R.03/08/2011

Edit successful connections by my luthier sound magnificent: D

note that the emg 85 will delight you for a blues boost:D
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Romain B.06/01/2013

Mounted last week on my Ibanez RGA 42, for the moment it's a blast. Thank you for the speed of sending.
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Bruno G.16/03/2016

The reputation of these microphones is well established. It is a safe bet!
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michael S.26/10/2021

Perfect, simple, effective, great!
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Questions frequently asked

What sound does the EMG 81/85 Zakk Wylde set offer?

The set pairs an EMG 81 in the bridge position, focused on heavy and cutting rhythms, with a rounder EMG 85 at the neck for singing leads.

Are the EMG Zakk Wylde pickups suitable for metal and hard rock?

Thanks to its active electronics and ceramic magnets, this kit is designed for metal, hard rock, and modern styles seeking an immediate high-gain response.

Is the EMG 81/85 set compatible with my guitar?

Before purchase, the dimensions of the pickups already installed should be compared with those of the guitar's pickup cavities. This check ensures the physical compatibility of the set. No dimensional measurements are provided in the description.