Sinb Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hey everybody, hows it goin? Im gonna replace the pickups on my Les Paul with some EMG's. I would go with the standard 81/85 combo but the 85 in the neck is too thin IMO so I was looking towards putting a 60 in the neck. How well do u think that this combonation will work? Will they clash and make me wanna kick my dog or will they mix great and puurrrrr like a kitten? Any advice/opinions/etc welcome. Thanks, Sinful Bane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I personally find EMG's about as warm as an Eskimo's nose..... IMO, spend the extra cash and get a pickup (BB pros) that will respond to subtle changes when using the volume and tone controls on the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Seeing as you stated you are going to use EMGs, I'm not going to be silly and tell you to use something else. I will say that my LP came with the 81/85 setup and I personally love the 85's tone, thinner than the 81, and perfect for playing rhythm (which is 90% of the time for me.) I've played with some 60s and I definitely wouldn't trade it. It's really personal taste, but I guess James Hetfield likes the 81/60 combo. Whoever he is. :- Either set works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhed717 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 this is a really common combination. james hetfield uses it and metallica kinda has the sound most people think of when they think emg so its obviously working for him. the 60 has a bluesy sound to it ive heard and a little less output than the 85 if i remember right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinb Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hetfield likes the 81/60 combo. Whoever he is. :- Either set works very well. ur joking baout that last part right? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLesPaul2006 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It's really personal taste' date=' but I guess James Hetfield likes the 81/60 combo. Whoever he is. :- [/quote'] Hetfield he makes hotdogs and lunch meat right? haha :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hetfield he makes hotdogs and lunch meat right? haha :-/ That made my day. Thank you very much :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLesPaul2006 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 That made my day. Thank you very much :- I aim to please. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 The EMG60 is my vote. between that and the 85, the 60 is closer to sounding passive. my 2 cents... so it may just be my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin kyle Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 hetfield works the drive thru at McD's in hoboken.nj on elvis' days off. but when the king is on duty james is on the fryer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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