The Super 77 can clean up with simple volume adjustments and soft picking, while aggressive playing and more output will produce a dirtier sound; the control is in your hands. Ive used the EMG 81 in various guitars, Jackson's, PRS SE's and Ibanez and I have never failed to get a killer tone out of them. The Retro Active's look is a far cry from the traditional none-more-black EMG finishes. I want it in the bridge. Please refresh the page and try again. Joined: Jan 17, 2013 Location: cardiff. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. All rights reserved. Jun 19, 2009 #2. The quality of today. Tight chugging riffs and single note lines are what this pickup is best at. Ik was overdonderd door de sound van deze PU's. Perfecte combinatie met mijn Mesa Dual Rec die anders nogal donker klinkt en soms slecht door de mix snijd maar nu wel! Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. Display results as threads niet zo gecompressed zoals de 81,85 en 60 van EMG. Nu nog ff doorsparen en dan de 55 set testen ! EMG Pickups 57 VS Retro Active Super 77 RA-370C Metal.No Post processing. The 81 is the more focused pickup of the two. © 1996-2021 EMG Pickups, INC. All Rights Reserved. Messages: 264 Likes Received: 72. But the point of the discussion was at the end of the day be it 81-7, 707, 87-7 they all have the EMG character. 06-24-2018, 03:29 PM I was wondering if any of you fellas had experience with one of these sets, or pickups that fall under the actives pretending to be passive category. Inspired by the varied guitar tones created in the 70’s, the EMG Super 77 humbucker set brings grit and edge that responds to your playing like nothing you’ve heard before. By taking traditionally copper wound passive pickups with ceramic pole pieces and adding the new plug-on preamp, the EMG Super 77 fits any genre or style of playing. There was a problem. EMG may be best known for its high-output humbuckers, but the company looks set to change that with its new vintage-inspired Super 77 and Fat 55 pickup sets. Ze hebben een helder geluid met lekker veel oomph! When I play music with a lot of palm muting I can get an awesome tone. I am not a super high gain player but do like crunch and milder high gain settings from time to time - which begs the question of why I have an EMG loaded guitar at all but I do like the definition and clarity as an option with my other guitars, and I think the clean sounds even with the 81/85 are somewhat underrated. I'm pairing it with a DiMarzio PAF. Both sets pair low-impedance outputs with traditional bobbins, windings and pole pieces for what EMG promises is the best of both worlds. Hi guys so I recently got an EMG 81/60 set for my backup guitar. EMG Super 77 Pickup Set, Black - The sound of the 70s. Visit our corporate site. #35 Matt-Steele, Nov 14, 2014. keano New Metal Member. They work perfectly just not quite the tone that I like so I swapped in my favorite old 81/60 EMG combo set I had spare from another guitar. All of my recording guitars have 85s or 707s. The high end is much less brittle and the articulation you can get out of it feels more natural. Thank you for signing up to Musicradar. The 85 neck 'bucker is a bottomless pit of low-end, but in typical EMG … The Super 77 can clean up with simple volume adjustments and soft picking, while aggressive playing and more output will produce a dirtier sound; the control is in your hands. The 81 first came out in 1981 along with the EMG 85. So I ordered some EMGs for my guitar, an EMG81 and an EMG60. The Super 77 can clean up with simple volume adjustments and soft picking, while aggressive playing and more output will produce a dirtier sound; the control is in your hands. vs a set of emg 81s 85 ( i think thats the numbers hah) ... New Member. With a newly designed plug-on preamp and classic open coil look, you’ll get the response of a traditional humbucker with the benefit of a clean, noise free, low impedance output. The Super 77 is voiced to bring the grit and edge of '70s rock tones, while the Fat 55 looks to the late-'50s for its sounds. EMG has designed the dual-mode to allow for maximum flexibility, featuring two pickups in one humbucker. I've tried the EMG 85 and it's just not quite for me. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Jun 19, 2009 #2. The unique combination of Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces evoke an unmistakably PAF quality in its tone, yet the active attributes provide the headroom and punch necessary to deliver unparalleled definition and presence. The Fat 55 and Super 77 take a traditionally wound PAF-style humbucker and incorporate a preamp specifically created for the sound that players crave, resulting in a tonal response that reacts unlike anything heard before. Promising to update the designs of the past with contemporary technology, both sets use the PAF-style humbucker for their base tone but incorporate a new preamp to deliver a tonal response "that reacts unlike anything heard before". Enjoy varied, vintage guitar tones and magnificent clarity with the EMG Super 77 Pickup Set. Distorted and clean rhythm comparison demo between EMG 81X and EMG 81 pickup on the bridge position. "Inspired by the varied guitar tones created in the 70’s, the EMG Super 77 humbucker set brings grit and edge that responds to your playing like nothing you’ve heard before. I have both...I have Emg 81, 85's. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. EMG may be best known for its high-output humbuckers, but the company looks set to change that with its new vintage-inspired Super 77 and Fat 55 pickup sets. Each pickup By taking traditionally copper wound passive pickups with ceramic pole pieces and adding the new plug-on preamp, the EMG Super 77 fits any genre or style of playing. Package Includes EMG's exclusive Solderless Install System: For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Inspired by the varied guitar tones created in the 70’s, the EMG Super 77 humbucker set brings grit and edge that responds to your playing like nothing you’ve heard before. This traditional open coil design set has a vintage look that players love. The 81TW humbucker doubles down on tone, taking the EMG 81 and adding a separate single coil pickup in the same housing. The EMG-81 has less low end and is brighter than the EMG-85. Super 77 and Fat 55 humbucker sets pair vintage tones with active technology The Retro Active's look is a far cry from the traditional none-more-black EMG finishes. I currently play an 81 in my bridge position. This traditional design featuring ceramic magnets is available in black and zebra color options for a truly vintage presentation. Super happy ermee. The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 set utilizes ceramic magnets in the bridge and alnico 5 in the neck producing high output Van Halen and ZZ top like tone of the late 70’s. I'll use it for metal, classic metal, hard rock, rock. BA1 1UA. Monday to Friday: 09:00AM - 05:00PM (PST). A true original, the 57 is a bridge humbucker pickup designed for today’s guitar player regardless of style or genre. With those pickups appearing on all sorts models, from entry–level to professional grade, EMG's ubiquity within the world of metal remains unparalleled. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, I also hate the EMG 81 on 6 string guitars, and prefer the 85. Seymour Duncan Duality Versus EMG Fat 55, Super 77, Hot 70, Etc? I do prefer the 81 for chug-a-lug-lug music though, and it sounds a little better in the context of the example in the video. The active EMG 81 bridge unit is a metal staple, stuffed with ceramic magnets for powerful output and sustain, and the razor-sharp response that you need with high-gain distortion. They are compatible with EMG's solderless wiring kit. I seemed to have completely missed the 81-X and 57 that EMG released. Super 77 and Fat 55 humbucker sets pair vintage tones with active technology. By taking traditionally copper wound passive pickups with ceramic pole pieces and adding the new plug-on preamp, the EMG Super 77 fits any genre or style of playing. I much prefer the 57 for most purposes. Don't miss the latest deals, news, reviews, features and tutorials. We were sent their newest model, the EMG- 81TW, which is based on the humbucker that made them famous, the EMG-81. I just switched from a guitar with an 81/85 set to the 57/66 set. Bath Pretty simple and quick question, what is the benefit of switching around these pickups? The Super 77 can clean up with simple volume adjustments and soft picking, while aggressive playing and more output will produce a dirtier sound; the control is in your hands. MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Electric Guitar Pickups, Bass Guitar Pickups, Acoustic Guitar Pickups and Accessories - EMG Active & Passive Pickups - over 25 Years of Active Pickup Technology - The original active pickup. My current Amp is a H&K Tubemeister 18 Head and with a EMG 81 equipped guitar I can get a real great crunch tone with no hum, which is the bonus of an internal pre amp in the 81. Joined: Mar 8, 2007 Messages: 11 Likes Received: 0 Trophy Points: 1. © The 81 really shines when you are playing tight chugging riffs. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. I don't always get out from under my rock, but now that I have these two have struck my interest. I prefer the 707 massively. It has a searing high gain metal sound. A wide range of guitar manufacturers would go on to make the time–tested combo of an EMG 81 and 85 stock on a variety of models, including ESP, Schecter, Epiphone, Ibanez, and Jackson. By taking traditionally copper wound passive pickups with ceramic pole pieces and adding the new plug-on preamp, the EMG Super 77 fits any genre or style of playing. Having the look you want and versatile tone you need has never been easier than the solderless plug & play Retro Active Super 77 set. The Retro Active Super 77 and Fat 55 are available now for $199 per set from EMG Pickups, and come in black or zebra finishes. By adding a plug-on preamp (no soldering necessary) to this humbucking open-coil pair of passive pickups, EMG made their output active. The Super 77 brings a grit and edge reminiscent of '70s rock sounds while the Fat 55 evokes the best tones of the late '50s. Buyers' guides to all the best music gear, The 16 best software samplers in the world today, 15 easy blues guitar chords every guitarist needs to know, The 25 best VST/AU plugin synths in the world right now: all the best soft synths you need in your DAW, Drum kits of the pros: stars' live and studio drum setups in pictures. The EMG-81 is our highest output pickup. And I have a PAF Anniversary and I have an Activator X LowEnd. EMG 81 vs EMG JH Discussion in 'Pickups, Electronics & General Tech' started by witeter, Jun 12, 2015. witeter SS.org Regular. The EMG-85 has slightly less output than the EMG-81, yet still has plenty of output to overdrive an amp. You will receive a verification email shortly. The EMG Retro Active Super 77 humbucker set is like the best session guitarists — versatile and well equipped to play just about anything. This is not your traditional coil-tap humbucker. The EMG-85 has more low end and less high end then the EMG-81. Open coil active pickup set with ceramic magnets.