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I know my own reasons but what is it that others have to say about why they
use a the EMG actives over the passive stuff?
what are the real advantages over passives

EMGs are nice and easy to switch between if you own more than one- the quick connect system is awesome for experimenting with positions..

they're also very quiet when faced with computer monitors, lighting rigs, etc.. very stable with regards to feedback, in short they make sweet stage guitars

less tone change when put through a non-true bypass pedal, allowing for long effects chains..

the 85, 89 and 60 are IMO very versatile, having tried or owned them all. the 81 is a sweet metal pickup, but dosen't stretch as far as i'd like..
and i like the look of them

tom


Originally Posted by Imp
they're also very quiet when faced with computer monitors, lighting rigs, etc.. very stable with regards to feedback, in short they make sweet stage guitars
the 85, 89 and 60 are IMO very versatile, having tried or owned them all. the 81 is a sweet metal pickup, but dosen't stretch as far as i'd like..
and i like the look of them

That sums it up for me. Though I gotta say you can get a GREAT classic crunch out of an 81 if you lower it a lot. I've been much happier since I switched the 85 to the bridge as well- very versatile pup. Really though I like passives and actives equally, which is why both guitars get a lot of play time.

I love the insanely tight tracking and responsiveness of EMG's, as well as them being very quiet, looking killer, and sounding good, too.

I like the wide range of sounds you can get from some of them, the low noise, and high output without sacrificing clarity.

I had a pair of 60's in my Hamer, and I have a Dave Gilmour set in my ash '77 strat with a maple fingerboard.

hasn't this been discussed about a million times?


Originally Posted by vinterlandhasn't this been discussed about a million times?

hasn't everything?

I like EMGs 'cuz they made my friend's LTD, Ibanez distortion pedal and keyboard amp sound almost like Slayer hahaha

-X


Originally Posted by vinterlandhasn't this been discussed about a million times?

no actually only 999.999.99 times before

I like them for many reasons. One not metioned here is, they dont use the player as a ground, and thus no electric shocks from shoddy powered mics.

Does this apply for all active pickups or just EMGs?

I have only used EMG's active pups so i cant comment on other brands active offerings.


Originally Posted by RainmakerDoes this apply for all active pickups or just EMGs?If the circuit doesn't ground itself to the strings (the wire that seems to come from nowhere, or the trem-claw, using the players hands as a ground), then it applies.

Cool, thanks Jeff. Where does an active pickup usually ground to?


Originally Posted by DeadSkinSlayer3If the circuit doesn't ground itself to the strings (the wire that seems to come from nowhere, or the trem-claw, using the players hands as a ground), then it applies.

So thats why there's a loud buzzing noise if I take my fingers off the strings of my guitar?


Originally Posted by RainmakerCool, thanks Jeff. Where does an active pickup usually ground to?

EMG's are internaly shielded and ground back into the battery.

You can also protect yourself from reverse polarity shocks by using a wireless system...

What if the problem isn't with your guitar but with someones mic? Through a guitar with active pickups and a wireless, you would still be shocked, right?

No... the reason a mic shocks someone is because it isn't properly grounded, and uses the persons lip as a path to their hands, guitar, amp, and finally, to the ground . It's like being hit by lightening on a much smaller scale.
Originally Posted by CorbicSo thats why there's a loud buzzing noise if I take my fingers off the strings of my guitar?

Yes... if it disappears when you touch metal that's routed (someway) to the input jack, then it's normal. When do you ever have your hands off of the strings or bridge and the volume up? That's why the buzzing isn't a problem.

Ahh ok, thanks for the information!

I think that the main advantages of my 81s are their tightness and clarity. The pup eq is really nice too, at neck it sounds just like a neck hum is supposed to and the bridge is solid without overbearing highs or lows. I don't find it shrill at all. For some older amps (read JCM800) they have enough output to put them into distortion range without a stompbox. If one likes gain, an 81 is really good as it can really handle it and in a way gets quot;betterquot; with it. I don't like that much gain, and I find it thin and not as dynamic as I'd like. Cleans aren't that nice either. I'll probably take mine out.

They are great for everything the other friends said here... i've got the zakk wylde set recently and the sound great..but i think the are not made to use in good guitars like Fender or Gibson.. unless you are searching for a great metal sound with clarity
They are really extremely noiseless.. i'm happy that I don't need to listen to the radio while I'm playing at home