Updated 8 May 2026
| Brand | EMG |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £109.99 |
EMG
EMG 85 Active Humbucker Pickup Black Chrome
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Current
£107
Change
-1.4%
Avg
£107
Low
£101
High
£115
Volatility
2.7%
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Terrific tonal versatility Sound that will never let you down. The EMG 85 is the answer to your prayers if youre searching for a humbucker that can deliver remarkable sound quality for any genre or playing style. EMG have intricately designed the 85 to ensure its capable of producing a wide range of tones. From rock and roll to rhythm and blues and everything in between the 85 will deliver your playing flawlessly. Powerful Alnico V magnets benefit you with an unbeatable tonal range. Your low-end will bellow with depth and richness. Let your mid-range notes sing with definition. Enjoy high-pitched soloing that sparkles and can cut through even the densest of mixes. Most commonly used in the neck position the 85 is also a great bridge pickup. In this position it can give your lead playing fullness in tone like youve never experienced before. Its all of this and more that makes the 85 one of EMGs best most popular pickups. All-conquering sound. Easy to fit Improving your sound shouldnt be troublesome. Thats why EMG have made sure their 85 Humbucker is simple to install. Theres no need for soldering thanks to the pickups solderless installation feature. You can quickly and easily set up the pickup in your electric guitar and begin enjoying your upgraded sound straight away. Box Contents 25K Volume Pot x 1 25K Tone Pot x 1 Battery Bus x 1 Stereo Output Jack x 1 Two Pickup In/Out Bus x 1 Pair Mounting Screws and Springs x 1 Pickup Cable x 1 Connection Cables x 2 Output Cable x 1 Battery Cable x 1 Specifications Magnet Type: A (Alnico) Colour: Black Chrome Resonant Frequency: 1.87 KHz Output Voltage (String): 3.1 V Output Voltage (Strum): 4.5 V Output Noise (60 Hz): -101 Output Impedance: 10 KOhm Current at 9 V: 80 MA Battery Life: 3000 Hours Maximum Supply: 27 V DC