EMG Pickups 81/85 vs 57/66

EMG Pickups! I’ve used them in some of my guitars for years, and today I’m comparing the 81/85 Combo to the New EMG 57/66 set. Youtube audio always compresses things, but in the room I could definitely hear a difference. I like them both! test guitars were a Washburn Nick Catanese signature, and a Washburn Boogiestreet Elite Idol. A true original, the 57 is a bridge pickup designed for today’s player regardless of style or genre. The unique combination of Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces evoke an unmistakably PAF-like quality in its tone. The active attributes provide the headroom and punch necessary to deliver unparalleled definition and presence. The 66 is a result of pickup design innovation inspired by the specific needs and requests of today’s players. Alnico V magnets provide the warm, smooth mid-range and expansive lows while the ceramic pole pieces bring out the clarity in the upper register. Designed and voiced specifically as neck and bridge pickups, the