EMG 81 9v 18v 24v demo
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- I recently bought the 24v mod for my EMG pickups and wanted to do a demo. I feel the 24v mod made a big difference. I hear it more through my live rig than in this demo. But I think the differences can still be heard.
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Won't lie the EMG 81 @ 24 Volts sound incredible. I've wanted a guitar with EMG 81 AND 85 pickups since I was a teenager. I finally got the guitar I always dreamed now at 42. I'm really happy with it so for now I don't wanna fix anything that isn't broken. That being said excellent demo.
Thank you! Cool you got your dream guitar! 🤘
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What guitar bro?
220v mod, pls
24 volts sounds great! The pickups get really opened up and they can really breathe! I pick very hard so active pickups at 9 volts sounds a little clippy and compressed
Yeah it really brought that Solar to life!
@@DanGatesMetalbetter than stock for sure
I did the 18v mod a couple weeks ago and I must say, I never liked the 85 but I was stuck with it, but with the 18v it's like a whole different pickup, now it's full, thick and open as I always imagined. And the 81 which already was badass, now is even more agressive, less gainy and more defined!
I have a king V with the 85 in the bridge. I haven’t tried the 24v on it yet but I’m going to soon.
If you haven't tried them already the X series EMGs have a preamp with a lot more headroom even at 9V, and they are a drop-in replacement
I haven’t tried them. Would like to!
@@DanGatesMetal The X Series was created to Mimic the sound of the regular EMG's at 18-24 volts. that is why the X series has more head room. Stick with your 24v mod it sounds better.
@@kfsservice5879 I’ve never tried the x series. But all my guitars have an 81 or an 85 so I went the 24v route.
blind tested it, there is no difference
It may be slight but there is definitely a difference.
Been running the 24V mod for a few years, and I'm with you. The signal feels more wide open. Ive always wondered if you can see the actual difference in the waveforms between the pickups in a DAW
In protools I could see a difference in waveforms but it was as big a difference as I would have thought!
00:50 9volt
01:08 18volt
0:59 / 1:10 / 1:26
Not really into actives anymore, though I enjoy my Fat 55 very much but this is cool. I read years ago that Glenn Tipton used 18 V and I always thought he sounded quote good for 81s in both positions. And I guess it's a bit hypocritical to say I don't like classic EMGs when half the music I like used them. But still I find the new ones sound much better that are modeled after classic PAF pickups. The Fat 55, really are wonderful. Just the volume knob is kinda useless compared to my passive PAFs and I use that a lot. Richie Faulkner sounds fantastic to me and he has 57/61 or similar I forget. He has a really classic tone, I figured he used PAFs maybe hot ones but I was shocked to see the EMG logo on his pups so I got a very nice affordable HB with EMGs stock. I wonder how the retroactive series would sound overvolted but this guitar came with actives so it has a nice convenient battery compartment. I guess I could stick one in the electronics cavity to the leads coming from the battery compartment.
I wonder how their X-series would sound with a 24v...
I’ve never tried the x series. Would like to though!
I definitely like the 24v the best. Oddly, I like the 9v better than the 18v. Maybe I'm just weird.
same here
Sounds like the 9V is squashing the palm mutes in a pleasing way.
The 24V definitely splits hairs immediately. Splittier and hairier right out of the gate!
I’ve been rolling with 24v for quite a while now! I like it!
Is this suitable for active electronics for a bass guitar?
I don’t know about that!
If you use EMG, then it is important to run them at 18V for bass.
@@8Junio76 i have ibanez SR305EB.
It seems to me that he clips at high volume. And this is already from the exit. If you turn down the volume on the bass, the sound becomes clearer.
@@8Junio76 for my schecter hellriser c-7 fr 18 volts give a clear and excellent sound
Thanks for the vid. I keep coming back to this whenever I think about taking out EMG’s from my LTD for the reason of wanting something a bit more organic sounding. The 24v mod seems to open it up enough to where chords breathe more easily. 🤘🏼
It really brought my Solar to life!
in my emg 81s it really helped...with my sd blackouts it was actually to much juice...they have more balls and squeels with the 9 volt than the emgs with the 24
great demo, gonna put this mod to my guitar in a few days; i can feel the difference in the palm muting sections, it's has more bass i believe
How does the 24 volt mod Emg 81 stack up against those stupid fishman modern pickups?
The only experience I have with Fishman is a friend of mine bought a Jackson with them. When I heard them I did not really like them. But I have not done any comparison myself. I just stick with EMG. They work for me!
Cool sound with 24v! Interesting effect 24v on pickups 81x or 85x because they have inner preamp. What the preset of Fortin Cali and guitar tuning you use? Tnx
Distortion pedals also way better with 18 volt adapter
why not 27v 3x9v batteries? the pickups can handle it.
My guitar can’t accommodate 3 9v batteries.
@@DanGatesMetal That's a good reason.
Iuse the emg 91 and 55 pickups in my Gibson Les paul.
can this 18v be modded to other emg active set like the JH set?
I think so but I don’t know for sure.
I just bought Emg 81 for the bridge and emg 85 for the neck on my 7 string. Would I need to buy 2 24v mod kits? 1 for each pickup? Tia
Nope just one.
I would give anything to hear the sound of this test with the guitar plugged into the amplifier and miked, no plugins...
Yeah I should do the video again with a mic!
Just put an 81x in my epi lp ssic. Sounds pretty dope, glad i did it. The lp classic pickups just arent hot enough.
@@RumpleStiltzkin-bu5he I haven’t tried the X series but I’d like to!
@@DanGatesMetal now, i want a standard 81 lol
I was searching for videos of 18v emg mods and found this. cool video. but my main point of this comment is, BRUTALITY! I see the sticker on your guitar case! Screams Of Anguish is one of the most underrated death metal albums ever made!
I love Brutality! Great band! And that’s a classic album!
24 is brighter
Seems like more clarity in general to me!
Wouldn't it be the same using a boss power stack or precision drive without any drive but all the volume to max. I use those pedals because they heat the signal a lot adding headroom.
I have no idea! I’m just demonstrating the pickup at different voltages. And sometimes I use an overdrive but sometimes I like going straight in with no pedals.
Do you prefer the 85 or 81 in the bridge with the 24v mod?
I prefer the 81.
0:50 1:08 1:26
I hear extremely little difference if any
Hi. Saw your post on Facebook. Guitar page. (forgot which?) Anyway. I came here. Subscribed. I'd like to know if You have any information on where/how to Get this duel battery in single 9 volt structure/casing size?!?
Thanks in advance for any information?
www.ebay.com/itm/24-Volt-Active-Guitar-Pickup-Mod-EMG-81-85-60-Dunkin-AHB-Blackouts-18-Volt-Mod/124180322948?pageci=df4812e7-79df-4a19-80f6-d63aa1b4493e
This is where I got mine just beware of others that are knockoffs I’ve heard there’s fire hazard with knockoffs.
@@DanGatesMetal .. thanks Bro... I really didn't know at all what the hell it was. My phone screen isn't big. I don't own a computer. Yeah. Ancient. Old school... But it appears to be 2 - 12 volt batteries run in sequence. So I ordered a package of 12 volt batteries. (Didn't even know they were a thing?!? ) And now I just ordered the kit/package/sleeve. Unit from eBay. ( I kinda don't ever use eBay. But couldn't find it anywhere else ). .so. Thanks again ;-)
That a Scordatura shirt at the beginning? Nice lads, seen/played with them a few times.
Yeah cool band!
The difference is more notable when playing with real amps or not?
Yes!
Great content, as always !!!!
Thanks!🤘🤘🤘
Hi Dan, great vid. Just wondering, on average how long would you say a set of these batteries last before you have to change them?
Thanks! I feel like they don’t last quite as long as a 9v. But I change mine out often because of shows and recording. Still last quite a while though. I play a lot too so that’s a factor.
I remember calling EMG years ago because I was running a Seymour Duncan heavy metal Live wire that ran 18v, so I called EMG and asked if I could do that with the 81-85 set. The tech said yeah, you'll notice a difference from 9v to 18v, but wasn't worth doing the 24v. I've run my EMGs in my Epiphone Zakk wylde model since 2004 with the 18v. I love the extra headroom it provides, more so if your running more effects.
The difference can be slight but when I went to 24v on my Solar I felt like I finally got that guitar to sound how I wanted it to.
@@DanGatesMetal yeah, that's what he was saying, it was more that it just didn't justify it was all. I noticed a big difference in headroom, that was it because it seems to work better with my tube amps. People think it increases output more , but that's not it. If you want more output go to the Seymour Duncan heavy metal Live wire, I've been using one in my 89 Kramer Nightswan
Does more volts mean more gain/distortion?
No most people say there’s more headroom and it’s less compressed.
dude whats your preset with you fortin cali sim
It seems to constantly change!😂
And one last thing i would like to know! Is this the 81-85 set ?
Yes
I guess we are splitting hairs here... But I agree with you! While I was listening I was thinking less compression and more natural sounding each step up in volts... And you mentioned it in your feedback also! Thanks Dan for the upload. Cheers.
The 24v is the most noticeable when standing in front of a real amp and cab I think!
Tbh, maybe it's the recording but I didn't notice any difference. :-/
Were you listening on your phone?
No sir, I was on my macbook pro. I'll try it again with some studio can headphones, though. @@DanGatesMetal
Alright, with headphones it has more clarity and is less compressed! Noice! Where did you get that 24v battery? @@DanGatesMetal
@@josefpdx just google emg 24v mod and it will come up.
@@josefpdx It’s subtle but there’s a little difference with each.
What is your guitar tunning? Drop b ? And thanks for the infos im gonna try this mod 🤘🏻
Drop c#
@@DanGatesMetalmine is drop c, where A = 420hz.
I have emg 81 and i found(for me)a lack of low end and i regard to swap it for non active pickups. The question is...do you found it is really better with 24v?
I have only had the 24v mod for a short time but I do think it’s better. I think it depends on the style being played too! EMG has always worked great for me and the style I play. I think it’s a fuller sound with 24v.
I've had an esp kh-2 since 95... A 26yr love/hate relationship with emg 81. I love the complete silence for recording. But hate how even single coils are more fun (responsive) with better tone. Anyway I just wired up three 9 volt batteries... And It IS making a difference. Real noticable clean. So for now the EMGs will keep their home
I recommend y'all try the 85 in bridge.
I have an 85 in the bridge of my Jackson @18v, and it was a night and day difference over 9v. I’m really disappointed with the 81 in the bridge of my strat, and might boost it to 24v, because I just don’t have room for 2 batteries
@@jotunbjorn 85 in the bridge w/ 24Volt mod , it's dark asf.
If you're a Floyd Rose bridge guy, combined that with a Stone Tone sustain block 🤯 damn wicked 🤘
I've learned over the years you don't need 30 guitars, you just need hardware , couple Floyd's, a variety of sustain blocks in various sizes , because more mass equals more sustain.
It's easier to swap Floyd's out than constantly swap blocks ( but the more you do it the better you get at it 😅) so having 3 or 4 Floyd's with different sustain blocks and string insert blocks & saddles already intonated makes it way faster and easier at string change time 🤘
You make me GAS for a Solar V so bad
Mine has become my #1!🤘
@@DanGatesMetal Yeah, they're cool guitars! I have the Type E2.6C and I love it, I played countless shows with it. Now I need a V and Solar is definitely in my options. Torn between a Solar or the new Dean Vengeance V that should be released soon.
@@aleskdc3808 hey man, Im a dean guy. I own six of them. Lol but I recently got a v2.6tbr solar, and it's absolutely amazing. PERFECT in every way. You can't go wrong either way, but I try to let people know, when I can, how good the solars are.
Ok so I've watched a few videos on this voltage mod and I cant see the difference. What is it.
It’s kinda hard to say exactly but to me it sounds a little bigger and a little better! Is it night and day? Probably not. I will say that I feel like the 81 and the 24v mod really brought my Solar guitar to life!
@@DanGatesMetal thanks for the reply! I figured there might be a way to put the second battery on a switch of some sort. I dont own emgs yet but I hope to get the 81, Sa, Sa kit or even just a single 81 in the bridge and some blanks for the singles. I have a Jackson dinky hss. Thanks again
@@Zombie_13x33 The 24v mod is actually a little smaller than a 9v and will fit in a battery compartment or in a control cavity very easily!
@@DanGatesMetal even better lol. Sorry to ask more but does running higher voltage run any risks of damaging electronics in the active harness. Never seen or installed one yet
@@Zombie_13x33 Not that I’m aware of. Lots of people do it! I don’t know about other pickups. But it’s common with emg.
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Good gawd, that riff in the beginning summoned _3_ demons into my room...
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