Gibson Les Paul EMG 81 vs. Gibson classic 57+

[Simon Dorn]

Hi!

I changed the stock pickups to a set of EMG 81/60 chrome.
Here is the comparison:
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Regards,
Simon

 

[Mago]

I expected more of a difference...digging the gibsons more on this, honestly. Less twangy and a bit fuller, I think it fits your picking style a bit more.

edit: haha, well got it mixed up...seems I dig the 81 more (the one when the picture of the guitar comes in).

 

[Simon Dorn]

Me too

 

[kev]

Having been subjected to the honky tightass cut of emg's in every metal mix for the last 10+ years, i'm liking this. Been digging passives a bit lately, especially the gibsons. Time and a place for all of em though isn't there. Maybe the EMG would be the winner for me with a bit of the honk cut. Thanks for taking the time

 

[Simon Dorn]

The Gibson Pickups are actually quite good but i am on the EMG trip again, somehow. And i really like the 60s. I have never played them before.
You're welcome

 

[Rex Rocker]

The 60 is a kickass neck pickup. I really like the EMG 81TW in the neck too. Really dislike the 85 in the neck, though, and I must admit I am not overly impressed with the JH neck pickup either.

I liked EMGs better in your comparison.

 

[Pxz]

I like the classic 57 more , the 81 sounds really good but i like the way the guitars sits on the mix with the passives and i also dig the extra twangyness in the tone.