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The Emg 58 (no, Not The 85), One of the first EMG's

Mudbone View Member Profile	Feb 27 2011, 10:02 AM
Feb 27 2011, 10:02 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.750 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA	The EMG 58 is one of the first humbucker pickups created by EMG, it was their take on a hot version of a PAF. It was discontinued because it was a little noisy, but from what I understand it has been reintroduced. Supposedly it is like an 81 with a bigger low end and a tone that somewhat resembles a passive pickup. From listening to this demo it sounds killer, check it out You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000

badfingers93 View Member Profile	Feb 27 2011, 10:29 AM
Feb 27 2011, 10:29 AM	GMC:er Posts: 104 Joined: 27-April 10 From: singapore	Thanks for sharing Just a question, does this model also have the "quick connect" plug that the recent models have? It sounds good in the video. Are they part of the "standard" series or the "select" series? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Mudbone View Member Profile	Feb 27 2011, 10:44 AM
Feb 27 2011, 10:44 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.750 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA	QUOTE (badfingers93 @ Feb 27 2011, 04:29 AM) Thanks for sharing Just a question, does this model also have the "quick connect" plug that the recent models have? It sounds good in the video. Are they part of the "standard" series or the "select" series? All new active EMG's come equipped with the QuickConnect plugs. From what I know the "Select" series of EMG is the budget line of pickups. I don't think there is a "Select" version of it. There is however an X-Series version of it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Feb 28 2011, 08:53 PM
Feb 28 2011, 08:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Thanks for the post! I never met an EMG pickup I didn't like. The shear volume, the gain, the punch, the detail, just killer. It's really, really, hard to replicate what EMGs do with passive pickups. To each his own, of course, but for my money it's tough to beat active electronics and EMG tone. It's not for everyone, but It's certainly for me I added the "KERRY KING" EMG Set to my Les Paul shaped Minarik Lotus and the difference was staggering. The Kerry King set is a traditional 81/85 with the addition of a 20 Decibel booster flip switch. Without the booster, the pickups scream, with it, they border on Insane and have to be leashed back a bit. Love em. http://www.emginc.com/products/index/183/148/1 Todd You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Feb 28 2011, 08:57 PM -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

badfingers93 View Member Profile	Mar 1 2011, 04:47 PM
Mar 1 2011, 04:47 PM	GMC:er Posts: 104 Joined: 27-April 10 From: singapore	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Feb 28 2011, 07:53 PM) Thanks for the post! I never met an EMG pickup I didn't like. The shear volume, the gain, the punch, the detail, just killer. It's really, really, hard to replicate what EMGs do with passive pickups. To each his own, of course, but for my money it's tough to beat active electronics and EMG tone. It's not for everyone, but It's certainly for me I added the "KERRY KING" EMG Set to my Les Paul shaped Minarik Lotus and the difference was staggering. The Kerry King set is a traditional 81/85 with the addition of a 20 Decibel booster flip switch. Without the booster, the pickups scream, with it, they border on Insane and have to be leashed back a bit. Love em. http://www.emginc.com/products/index/183/148/1 Todd Thanks for sharing todd! Just wondering, how long does your emg's last? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Mar 2 2011, 08:25 PM
Mar 2 2011, 08:25 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	It could be a good sounding pickup, depending on the guitar and the amp. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Mar 3 2011, 01:59 AM
Mar 3 2011, 01:59 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Do you mean how long does the battery last? Well, that depends on how many hours a day you have it plugged in. Generally, I change the battery about once a month. Todd QUOTE (badfingers93 @ Mar 1 2011, 10:47 AM) Thanks for sharing todd! Just wondering, how long does your emg's last? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Mudbone View Member Profile	Mar 3 2011, 03:55 AM
Mar 3 2011, 03:55 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.750 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Mar 2 2011, 07:59 PM) Do you mean how long does the battery last? Well, that depends on how many hours a day you have it plugged in. Generally, I change the battery about once a month. Todd If you unplug the guitar after you're done using it the battery will last much longer than one month. According to the EMG website, you can play your guitar 8 hours a day for a whole year before you have to change the battery. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Mar 6 2011, 07:42 AM
Mar 6 2011, 07:42 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Mudbone has a great point here. You don't have to change the battery every month. I usually do just out of routine. I sometimes do leave the guitar plugged in, so that will drain it quicker. Todd QUOTE (Mudbone @ Mar 2 2011, 09:55 PM) If you unplug the guitar after you're done using it the battery will last much longer than one month. According to the EMG website, you can play your guitar 8 hours a day for a whole year before you have to change the battery. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

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