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Ceramic neck stud poles
Designed to produce percussive, articulate highs with crystalline clarity.

Independent shopping perspective
A Jim Root signature neck-and-bridge pickup set pairing crisp, articulate neck highs with an aggressive bridge voice and adjustable midrange control.


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What matters in use
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 01
Designed to produce percussive, articulate highs with crystalline clarity.
Detail 02
Designed for aggressive, overdriven tones, massive riffs, and crunchy rhythms.
Detail 03
Turning the preamp knob clockwise gives an open, airy sound with extra punch; counterclockwise gives a neutral tone with stronger fundamental focus.
Detail 04
Supports quick installation and helps reduce unwanted noise and buzz.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It was developed through a three-year collaboration between EMG and Slipknot guitarist Jim Root.
The set includes neck and bridge pickups.
Clockwise produces an open, airy sound with extra punch; counterclockwise produces a neutral tone with a stronger fundamental focus.
Yes. The set features EMG's solderless install system for integration into most electric guitars.
Reference
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