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Designed specifically for 8-string guitarists, this pickup offers clear tone and balanced dynamics, eliminating muddy lows on the low F string. Suitable for various styles, from progressive jazz to extreme sounds, it accurately reproduces notes, chords, and harmonics, in either the neck or bridge position. Its solderless mounting technology facilitates home installation, ideal for musicians in the studio, rehearsal, or on stage seeking a powerful and articulate sound.
| Model | EMG 808 Black |
|---|---|
| Pickup type | Active pickup for 8-string guitar |
| Magnets | Alnico V |
| Coil winding | Wide opening |
| Position | Bridge or neck |
| Volume potentiometer | 25k |
| Tone potentiometer | 25k |
| Shaft thread length | 9.5 mm |
| Mounting technology | Solderless |
| Connectivity | Stereo output jack, 2 In/Out buses for pickup |
| Included accessories | Volume and tone potentiometers, pickup cables, connection cables, output cable, battery cable, mounting screws and spring |
Product: EMG 808 Black
SKU: EMG-808-BLK
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