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Ceramic neck studs
Percussive, articulate highs with crystalline clarity.
Product detailSKU #1500000318790
EMGJR "Daemonum" Signature Set Black and Creme
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Jim Root signature pickup set combining the core appeal of EMG’s 81/60 setup with Retro Active tonal flexibility for aggressive playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking aggressive, overdriven bridge tones for heavy riffs and crunchy rhythms
- Players who want crisp, articulate neck-pickup highs
- Players who want adjustable midrange character and a solderless installation system
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a pickup set without active preamps
- Players who do not need aggressive, high-output tones
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.
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Black steel bridge studs with a ceramic magnet
Aggressive, overdriven tones for massive riffs and crunchy rhythms.
Detail 03
Custom Retro Active preamps
Adjustable midrange character in both neck and bridge pickups.
Detail 04
Solderless install system
Quick, easy integration into most electric guitars.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The set uses custom Retro Active preamps and a preamp knob to adjust its midrange character.
- 02Clockwise preamp adjustment is described as open and airy with extra punch; counterclockwise is neutral with a stronger fundamental focus.
- 03It is designed for installation into most electric guitars using EMG’s solderless system.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is the JR "Daemonum" Signature Set associated with?
It was developed through a three-year collaboration between EMG and Slipknot guitarist Jim Root.
02How does the preamp control affect the tone?
Clockwise delivers an open, airy sound with extra punch; counterclockwise produces a neutral tone with stronger fundamental focus.
03What is used in the bridge pickup?
It uses black steel stud poles and a ceramic magnet comparable to the EMG 81.
04Does it use solderless installation?
Yes. The set includes EMG’s solderless install system for integration into most electric guitars.
Reference
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