Detail 01
EMG 85
Described as full-bodied for rhythm, with a beefy low end, pronounced top end, and focused mids.
Product detailSKU #1273887998271
EMGZW Zakk Wylde 81/85 Humbucker Set Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Zakk Wylde signature EMG 81/85 set built for thick, saturated distortion, sustained leads, and defined high-gain rhythm work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking Zakk Wylde’s stated signature pickup configuration
- High-gain rhythm players who want full, thick chords and focused mids
- Lead players seeking quick attack, smooth highs, and sustain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want high-output, saturated distortion tones
- Players looking for a pickup set without onboard battery-related components
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
EMG 81
Described as a high-output lead pickup with ceramic magnets, quick attack, fat mids, smooth highs, and noiseless operation.
Detail 03
Solderless Quick-Connect
The included cables and components are intended to install without soldering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The set includes two humbuckers, two volume pots, two tone pots, an output jack, battery clip, screws, springs, Quick-Connect cables, and a bullseye pick.
- 02Installation is described as solderless.
- 03The supplied specifications list 9V current draw, battery life, and a maximum 27V DC supply.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which pickups are included?
One EMG 81 and one EMG 85 humbucker are included.
02Is Zakk Wylde associated with this set?
Yes. The supplied description calls it his signature pickup configuration and states that it is used in his bullseye Les Paul.
03Does the set include installation parts?
Yes. It includes pots, an output jack, battery clip, screws, springs, and Quick-Connect cables.
04Can it be installed without soldering?
Yes. The description states that the included Quick-Connect system installs without soldering.
Reference
Full specifications
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