EMG
81 Chrome & Gold
The EMG 81 is our most famous model; the one that started a
revolution. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture
coils, the tone is endowed with detailed intensity, incredible
amounts of high end cut and fluid sustain. Traditionally used
in the bridge position, this pickup will make your leads slice
right through even the densest mix like a hot knife. When used
in both positions the sound can only be described as blistering.
Other recommended pairings include the classic 81/85 setup and
the versatile 81/60 combo.
During
our search for sourcing the best available “chrome” finish
cover cap, we found that the available products could not be
ordered with any consistency. Most importantly, since the manufacturing
process would not be controlled by us, there was no way of knowing
how the sound and tonal performance characteristics of our pickups
would be affected. This characteristic was something that also
could vary from batch to batch. Finally, we could not find any
US manufacturers. We knew at that point, that the “buy” solution
would not work for us.
Since
putting a nickel or chrome plating on a common base metal is
just a low cost way to simulate
polished
stainless steel,
we decided to look at the feasibility of doing the real thing.
This was the “build” solution. EMG engineers worked
out a way to produce a one piece, high quality, mirror polished,
stainless steel cover cap while maintaining comparable pricing
to the plated versions. In addition, the sound and tonal properties
were virtually identical to our molded cover caps, and controlling
the process guarantees the consistency and high quality level
of the products. We are pleased to now offer humbuckers in the
real deal, mirror polished stainless steel, known as “Chrome
EMG’s”.
The “gold” version
is the same polished stainless steel cover cap with a gold
colored
finish that is commonly used
to harden machine tools. It is a finish that both hardens the
cover cap surface and penetrates the stainless steel substrate,
rather than surface coating it as a plating would. This assures
a durable, longer lasting surface finish that will stand up to
your pounding riffs and all the abuse the road can dish out.
Designed and produced in the USA
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