The active EMG 89XR humbucker expands the sound of the famous EMG 85 with classic clear single coil sounds. HUInstead of the usual coil split, the active Dual Mode humbucker uses two separate internal coil designs for the neck or bridge position and switches between its two preamps, which are tuned to the respective basic character. In the R version, the coils are reversed, placing the single coil under the sweet spot of the neck position. As a representative of the X-Series, the EMG 89XR furthermore offers the extended HUadroom to give the instrument a more organic tone with extended dynamic range, but without denying the famously tight and juicy response of the EMG humbucker. Of course, the EMG 89XR including comes with a complete EMG Solderless Install System, which includes matching pots, output jack, battery bus and all necessary connection cables.
The EMG 89XR at a glance:
Active humbucker for neck or bridge position.
Dual mode design with separate coils and preamps for humbucker and single coil
Warm and powerful sound of the EMG 85 in humbucker mode
Clear and articulate sound of the EMG SA in single coil mode
Alnico V magnets
Black cover
Including EMG Solderless Install System with pots, output jack, battery bus and pickup bus as well as all connecting cables
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