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EMG 85

EMG 85
ManufacturerEMG, Inc.
Period1979–present
TypeActive humbucker
Magnet typeAlnico 5
Output specifications
Voltage (RMS), V3.10
Voltage (peak), V4.50
Noise, dBV-101
Impedance, 10
Current, µA80
Power requirements
Power source9 V battery
Battery life, hours3000
Sonic qualities
Resonant
frequency, Hz
1870

The EMG 85 is a popular active humbucker guitar pickup manufactured by EMG, Inc. It is paired with the 81 in the Zakk Wylde signature EMG set. It was originally designed to be used in the bridge position but is typically installed in the neck position by modern guitar producers.

The EMG 85 can be recognized by a humbucker form-factor and gold embossed EMG logo.

The EMG 85-7 is the seven string version of the 85.