EMG timbral test 81/85 vs. 81-X/85-X

[TheBIGREDDAVE]

The x's to me sound more clearer, but thinner. I like the sound of 'em. The regular 81/85 to me sound bigger and have more mids/bass but harsher. I prefer the regular one's more because of the loud presence to them.....Classic EMG BALLS! I'm getting the Zakk Wylde set to put in a Gibson Les Paul studio (black). I just might opt out to get the chrome ones though.................What do you guys think? Holla at me.

[ThePedrowood]

@TheBIGREDDAVE, the X Series came to give more options. I would rather chrome ones for your guitar. I'm restoring a Japanese Ibanez Artist from 80's or 90's and it will be all black. I didn't decide yet if I'll put gold hardware + gold 81/85 or chrome hardware + chrome 81/85. I have both and will decide when it comes back from painting.

[TheBIGREDDAVE]

@ThePedrowood Well good luck Pedro.... What ever you decide to do, I know it will be a rockin" axe....As long as you put EMG's in it! I'm gettin" the ZW set(black) this week.. Solderless no hassle

[ThePedrowood]

@TheBIGREDDAVE - Yeah! They are now solderless! Awesome! I might use it to make another comparative test with 81/85 X 81-X/85-X X JH set. I'm curious about the last one.

[TheBIGREDDAVE]

@ThePedrowood OH!! I almost forgot about the "Het set"! There's another killer option. The look of the JH set is nice, with the black chrome.JH's in close second.

[nexthero95]

qual a diferença dos normais pro X ?

[ThePedrowood]

@nexthero95, a diferença é a configuração do pré interno existente nos captadores. Os convencionais têm o pré configurado de um jeito e os X de um jeito um pouco diferente, privilegiando um pouco mais os médios. Os X têm um pouquinho menos de saída também.

[boltguitar]

rapaz review de primeira em.. parabéns...

estou pensando em comprar uma esp ltd ec-1000 vb e trocar os captadores por emgs 81x(B) e 60x(N)... meu som é bem metallica mesmo, porém gosto de um hard rock também, voce acha que seria uma boa idéia?... ah tbm penso em trocar a ponte (Tone Pro Tune o Matic) e as tarrachas (Esp Locking tuners) por Gotoh... assim como na eclipse II, que é a considerada de 1a linha.. bom deixa sua opinião ai... ela é muito importante..

abraço

[ThePedrowood]

@boltguitar, eu sempre desaconselho qualquer um a comprar qualquer instrumento já pensando em trocar partes dele, a não ser que seja alguém que saiba exatamente o que está fazendo. No seu caso você irá acabar gastando mais dinheiro com as modificações mecânicas do que se comprasse direto a guitarra que você realmente quer. Quanto aos captadores, você pode trocar os EMGs convencionais pelos X sem ter que fazer nada na guitarra. Se não gostar, ponha os originais de volta quando quiser.

[zash008]

I think the X in the clean portion of video seem to have fuller clearer lower end.

[ThePedrowood]

@zash008, probably.

[ThePedrowood]

@surgeyX , I didn't really try the 60 or the 60-X yet (I'm considering tests with them too) but the comparision probably is the same. The good news is you only need to unplug your 81\60 and plug your 81-X\60-X. I love quick connect cables!

[ThePedrowood]

@xXMUurTXx, that more or less wood characteristics regarding active or passive pickups is a fairy tale, a myth. Pickups and its characteristics are the sound timbral base. The wood species chosen work as a superior harmonics filter. The difference between active and passive pickups are the actives internal preamp editing its basic timbral characteristics. The guitar timbral base will be the pickups and will be always there, just as the superior harmonics filter. There's no difference.

[xXMUurTXx]

@ThePedrowood thanx for the info man, there is plenty of different information about passive - active stuff, mine is just an observation for example compare "machine head" and "stone sour" sounds; phill demmel (MH) uses an alder body v whereas Jim Root (stone sour) uses a mahogany telecaster both in nearly same tuning as i know; despite of the difference of wood type, i heard more or less the same tone.

[ThePedrowood]

@xXMUurTXx, the sound came from the player. Any guitar plays alone. The same guitar played by two different players will sound differently. The player sound is composed by the player and its playability, their equipment, their effects, their equialization, etc. To compare something you`ll need to equalize the other variables. This 81/85 vs. 81-X/85-X comparision equalized all variables, so it`s reliable. You can`t trust any colclusion based on different players playng different instruments.

[Vizillar2505]

here are my conclusions from this clip

metalheads -> go for the normal ones

if you happen to play various types of music, including metal, -> PUT IN DA X

[ThePedrowood]

@Vizillar2505, I believe you`ve got a point.

[Vizillar2505]

@ThePedrowood the X does have a more usable clean that's for sure

[MrEinstain]

@Vizillar2505 you saved me a good 10 minutes, sir.

[diabloEbrigida]

thanks for this test, very nice comparison...the x set seems to sound better, but are there differences in terms of playability between the normal and the x set?

[ThePedrowood]

@diabloEbrigida, better and worse come from personal opinions. I believe the playability on the same instrument depends on the musician. The sets are not much different. The difference is quite sutil.

[ThePedrowood]

@RaphaelMoopa, tendo oportunidade teste algum captador da série X, de preferência um que já conheça as características do tradicional. Eu pretendo colocar mais testes desses por aqui com outros modelos.

[ThePedrowood]

@RaphaelMoopa, na verdade o pré dos X tem menos agudos e mais médios do que o pré tradicional. O resultado acaba sendo similar a "mais grave", mas o objetivo era um timbre sutilmente mais quente e mais tradicional. Acho que eles conseguiram.

[AnonymousEpidemic]

Qual deles vc gostou mais? Eu achei os X MUITO melhores ai no seu vídeo. Muito legal. Parabéns!

[ThePedrowood]

@AnonymousEpidemic, eu também achei os X mais interessantes, mas vai da preferência de cada um. O set 81/85 é o produto mais popular da EMG exatamente por ter características timbrais modernas e versáteis. Quem queria fugir um pouco disso e preferia algo mais para o tradicional acabava optando por 85/85. O set 81-X/85-X acabará agradando mais a esses porque chega ainda mais próximo do tradicional sem perder a versatilidade do caoptador forte na ponte. De qualquer modo é tudo questão de gosto.

[boomba212]

Thanks for the video-- I was looking for this comparison. And it helps convince me to stick with the regular EMG's. Thanks!

[Crouton2008]

hey, what song is that? nice job btw

[ThePedrowood]

@Crouton2008, Thanks! There was only Alex Cavalcanti improvising.

[franciserenata]

impressionante a diferença....ainda mais com uma guitarra Dreamer..kkkk

[motorxtp199]

Thank you for making this video! I was on the fence but I am going to get the 81X now! :)