Evolution vs EMG 81

[warhead]

I want to put a better pick up in my old Charvel Rhoads. I`m looking for a brutal, full and articulated sound. What would be better Di Marzio Evolution or EMG 81?
My current Duncan is not giving enough sustain.......

[toejam]

Re: Evolution vs EMG 81

I prefer EMGs, but I like the sound of the 85 better in the bridge over the 81. The 85 has a little more mids and sounds fuller to me. Two of my Jacksons have EMGs, one the 81/85 combo and the other has the 85/60 combo. I very much prefer the 85/60.

[ColdVayne]

Re: Evolution vs EMG 81

emg's hands down imo

[777SteveVai777]

Re: Evolution vs EMG 81

DiMarzios all the way.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: Evolution vs EMG 81

good example - les paul=81/85 (or 81/81 for a bluesier tone) SG=85/85

charvels and jackson's made from alder i prefer 81b/85n

[Svart]

Re: Evolution vs EMG 81

had some Ibeenhad's steve vai (the same as Word's vai) and I prefer the EMG for the higher output and the masses of sustain =)

the evolutions are more mid pickups and to my ears a bit sloppy, but that's a matter of taste really...

[Cleveland Metal]

Re: Evolution vs EMG 81

EMG 81!!!

It's the only way....

[ColdVayne]

Re: Evolution vs EMG 81

Hey Cleveland we should start a EMG Club [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]