EMG 81 pickups
The EMG-81 is a high output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. It was actually developed in 1979 along with the EMG-58. ... The EMG-81 has the familiar U-shaped humbucking structure but replaces the pole pieces with steel bars and a smaller ceramic magnet. The EMG-81 is at its best for high volume overdrive. ... Another great thing about the EMG-81 is its quiet. ... If youre looking for exceptional qualities in a high output pickup, the EMG-81 is the one. ... The EMG Pro-Series EMG-KH20 and EMG-KH21 also feature Kirk’s usual dual 81 set-up for retrofit into any Stratocaster* style guitar.