Detail 01
Dual-mode design
Provides custom humbucker and single-coil sounds from one pickup.
Product detailSKU #1500000394959
EMG89 Dual Mode Active Alnico V Pickup Ivory Bridge
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A versatile active Alnico V pickup that combines custom humbucker and single-coil sounds in one unit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players wanting humbucker and single-coil sounds from one pickup
- Bridge or neck pickup applications
- Hard rock and jazz players seeking a balanced, versatile voice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who only want a single fixed pickup voice
- Players who do not want active electronics
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Alnico V magnets
The humbucker voice is described as rich, warm, powerful, clear, and articulate.
Detail 03
Single-coil mode
The stated voice is bright, airy, and chimey.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The single-coil mode is accessed with the included push-pull pot.
- 02It is designed for either bridge or neck position.
- 03Its two modes use separate preamps and coils.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What sounds does the EMG 89 Dual Mode offer?
It provides humbucker and single-coil modes.
02How is the single-coil mode selected?
With the included push-pull pot.
03Can it be used in the bridge position?
Yes. It is stated to work in bridge or neck positions.
04What magnets does it use?
Alnico V magnets.
Reference
Full specifications
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