New pickups in my Jackson SL2H BCSB....EMG 81 TW/EMG 89

[Torgreen]

New pickups in my new SL2H BCSB...

I took out the two Duncans and put in an EMG 81 TW in the brigde and an EMG 89 in the neck. At first things did´nt sound quite like I wanted but I then realized that the repair guy had set the strings too high and the EMG 81 TW was too close to the strings....funny cause I normally put the EMG 81 close to the strings in the brigde position( like 2-3 mm) but in this case it sounds better on a distance.., also I like the strings better when they have been played a little..

The EMG 81 TW sounds great actually, it sure ads some diversity and in the middle position with both pickups splitted there is a nice swang/crispy sound.....best for less distiortion or clean.

The copper red logo looks great to the BCSB finish:

[Green Pro Am]

Looks nice with the chrome rings.

[Phantom Hawk]

I was thinking about trying one of the 81TW's. Thanks for the info and glad you're happy with it. How does it sound split all by itself ?

Also, thats a sharp looking Soloist ! BCSB is just so classy looking.

[KBRR]

nice how the EMG logos match the guitar

[Torgreen]

About the sound of the EMG 81 TW in split mode..

I have never tried the EMG S Singlecoil in the brigde position so I can´t compare with that since that´s what they say it should sound like but maybe think of the EMG 81 TW singlecoil as an EMG 81 with less output/volume/ or non humbucking and with some singlecoil bite then you pretty much have the sound...

[Spivonious]

What's different between the normal 81 and the TW?

[Foulacy]

What's different between the normal 81 and the TW?

81TW can be coil tapped. they also have a slightly different sound in humbucker mode.

[metalchurch79]

nice how the EMG logos match the guitar

I agree 100%

Also, I thought there was no tonal or output difference between the '81 and the '81TW, is that true, or have I been misinformed?