EMG 89 active humbucker

EMG 89 active humbucker
Product no: 1000-0000-0497 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

In addition to the legendary 81 and 85, EMG also produces the 89. You can essentially think of this element in a humbucker housing as two elements in one. In fact, it is possible to switch this element from humbucker to single-coil by means of, for example, a push-pull potentiometer. The Alnico V magnet core of is of the same type as on the 85 and provides a clear and balanced active humbucker. From full, rich humbucker sounds to bright, balanced single-coil sounds. The versatile EMG 89 is capable of both clean and distortion.

Installing your EMG cartridge

EMG cartridges are delivered very complete. So there are no unpleasant surprises during installation. For instance, potentiometers for volume and tone control are supplied that are specifically designed for active elements. These 25k potentiometers are already prepared for the EMG Quik-Connect system, making soldering unnecessary. The included stereo output jack can also be connected solderless. For a completely solderless installation, there are EMG's separately available element switches.

Tips or comments about this product

Several active element manufacturers use their own solderless systems. The Quik-Connect system is not compatible with other manufacturers' solderless systems.
With the separately available ST-style 3-position switch, soldering is unnecessary.
If you have a guitar with a long-shaft output jack, you should replace it with a separately available stereo one.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Suitable for number of strings	6
Pickup type	humbucker
Pickup format	humbucker, passive mount
Pickup position	bridge, neck
Passive or active pickup	active
Set	no
Pickup configuration	not applicable
Magnet material	alnico 5
Pre-wired pickguard	no
Pickup colour	black
Pickguard colour	not applicable

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	20 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	12,5 x 9,0 x 6,0 cm

Product specifications

EMG guitar element
type: humbucker, active
position: designed for the neck position as a variant of the 85, also suitable for the bridge
magnet: Alnico V
power supply: 9V battery
switchable to singlecoil mode
included:
- EMG Quik-Connect cable
- 25k potentiometer for volume control
- 25k potentiometer for tone control
- stereo output jack
- battery clip
- springs, screws and mounting accessories