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product_id: 9511175
title: "85 Active Guitar Humbucker Bridge/Neck Pickup, Black"
brand: "emg"
price: "S/.734"
currency: PEN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Emg"
url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/9511175-85-active-guitar-humbucker-bridge-neck-pickup-black
store_origin: PE
region: Peru
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# Higher output than EMG 81 Alnico V magnets for rich tone Solderless installation ease 85 Active Guitar Humbucker Bridge/Neck Pickup, Black

**Brand:** emg
**Price:** S/.734
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your tone game with the EMG 85 – where power meets precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 85 Active Guitar Humbucker Bridge/Neck Pickup, Black by emg
- **How much does it cost?** S/.734 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/9511175-85-active-guitar-humbucker-bridge-neck-pickup-black)

## Best For

- emg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted emg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Perfect Pairing:** Ideal rhythm pickup alongside EMG 81 for iconic Zakk Wylde sound
- • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** Solderless design means effortless DIY installation and quick swaps
- • **Pro-Grade Durability:** Metal body and premium materials built to withstand intense gigging
- • **Versatile Alnico V Power:** Muscular growl meets smooth leads for blues to metal mastery
- • **Beefy Low-End & Fatter Top:** Wide aperture coils deliver a balanced, natural tone without muddiness

## Overview

The EMG 85 Active Humbucker Pickup features Alnico V magnet-loaded coils with a wide aperture, delivering a high-output, smooth, and versatile tone ideal for rhythm and lead playing. Its solderless installation system allows easy DIY upgrades, making it a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike. Perfect as a neck or bridge pickup, it pairs seamlessly with the EMG 81 for a legendary sound favored by top metal and blues guitarists.

## Description

Although the EMG-85 has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy lowend and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn't muddy. Itís a perfect choice as a rhythm pickup in combination with an 81 in the bridge, which is the same pickup combination used by Zakk Wylde.

Review: Simple yet awesome once installed - The 81/85 combination is absolutely awesome! I replaced this set in my Ibanez S521 with only minor alterations to the guitar. The only thing to remember is the jack wiring is slightly different from the directions. The battery black is on the right side tip, and the pot white is on the left side tip as you face the jack. Other than that, these pickups scream. Highly recommend if you want a metal sound.
Review: Best investment, period - Best investment, period. I grabbed an 81/85 combo, and it turned my stock knock-off guitar into a straight neck monster. Wiring was so simplistic. I used my stock bridge toggle, and that was as easy as stripping two ends and screwing it into the bus adapter. Just get a screwdriver and a 9v and you should be set. It says SOME situations require some soldering, but it's light work on metal and few and far between. The sound I got is fantastic. I can't really properly describe it, but you can check out videos, lots of em out there. I coupled these with a set of Slinky Cobalts and I feel like I have a real guitar now.

## Features

- The slightly more sophisticated and well-rounded half of its famous brother, the EMG 81
- Features close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets for exceptional tone and versatility
- The Alnico magnets provide a muscular growl and smooth leads for everything from the blues to the most extreme metal
- Although often used in the neck position, it sounds great as a bridge humbucker with its exceptional smoothness and soul
- Pairs well with just about every other humbucker in our line.EMG's solderless installation makes swapping your guitar pickups easy to do at home

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000RW4B4M |
| Back Material | Metal |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,113 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #441 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Color Name | Black |
| Connector Type | 1/4" (6.35mm) stereo jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (116) |
| Date First Available | December 31, 2007 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Hard Tail |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
| Item model number | 85 |
| Material Type | Other,Synthetic |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.63 x 2.38 x 6 inches |
| Size | 2.38 x 2.63 x 6 inches |
| String Material | Metal |
| Top Material | Metal |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Metal
- **Body Material:** Metal
- **Brand:** EMG
- **Color:** Black
- **Guitar Bridge System:** Hard Tail
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Metal
- **Top Material Type:** Metal

## Images

![85 Active Guitar Humbucker Bridge/Neck Pickup, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ugEi1j6wL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it work with F spaced guitars?**
A: Yes, all pickups work with tremolos. The difference between an F space pickup and normally spaced pickup is imperceptible. Enjoy, it’s a great pickup.

**Q: does the EMG 85 sound good in a strat in the bridge**
A: Sure does!  I really like these pickups in both the neck and bridge positions in a Strat.  Have fun!

**Q: Can the guitar work with just one pickup?**
A: Yes. It comes with the necessary controls for one pickup. Just configure it and your good.

**Q: Can this pick up go into a Squire Bullet Mustang?**
A: Yes any guitar that can fit a humbucker. Just have to make sure you can fit the battery in the back plate if the guitar comes stock with passive pickups.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple yet awesome once installed
*by J***T on April 27, 2023*

The 81/85 combination is absolutely awesome! I replaced this set in my Ibanez S521 with only minor alterations to the guitar. The only thing to remember is the jack wiring is slightly different from the directions. The battery black is on the right side tip, and the pot white is on the left side tip as you face the jack. Other than that, these pickups scream. Highly recommend if you want a metal sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best investment, period
*by C***S on October 28, 2015*

Best investment, period. I grabbed an 81/85 combo, and it turned my stock knock-off guitar into a straight neck monster. Wiring was so simplistic. I used my stock bridge toggle, and that was as easy as stripping two ends and screwing it into the bus adapter. Just get a screwdriver and a 9v and you should be set. It says SOME situations require some soldering, but it's light work on metal and few and far between. The sound I got is fantastic. I can't really properly describe it, but you can check out videos, lots of em out there. I coupled these with a set of Slinky Cobalts and I feel like I have a real guitar now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EMG 85... what else really needs to be said?
*by M***T on August 9, 2012*

It's my favorite bridge pickup. I prefer the voicing better. 18v mod is also good. It opens up some headroom and some more complex tones can be produced. It's also great at 9v, scooped, clipped metal tone. Most people use it for the neck. If you've never installed pickups before, their self-installation guide makes it easy, even if you're adding extra controls. The diagrams are great, you don't really even need to read much. Just make sure you're looking at the proper diagram, there are a number of them for different layouts. You either love them or hate them.

## Frequently Bought Together

- EMG 85 Active Guitar Humbucker Bridge/Neck Pickup, Black
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*Product available on Desertcart Peru*
*Store origin: PE*
*Last updated: 2026-02-09*