EMG 85

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EMG 85
Manufacturer	EMG, Inc.
Period	1979–present
Type	Active humbucker
Magnet type	Alnico 5
Output specifications
Voltage (RMS), V	3.10
Voltage (peak), V	4.50
Noise, dBV	-101
Impedance, kΩ	10
Current, µA	80
Power requirements
Power source	9 V battery
Battery life, hours	3000
Sonic qualities
Resonant frequency, Hz	1870

The EMG 85 is a popular active humbucker guitar pickup manufactured by EMG, Inc. It is paired with the 81 in the Zakk Wylde signature EMG set. It was originally designed to be used in the bridge position but is typically installed in the neck position by modern guitar producers.

The EMG 85 can be recognized by a humbucker form-factor and gold embossed EMG logo.

The EMG 85-7 is the seven string version of the 85.