It's the loudest and the clearest of the bunch. EMG gives voltage rating 3V RMS for EMG 81, and i have read many people to use that figure. I have Jacksons with the Full Shred in the bridge, and another with an EMG 81 (18-volt), and the similarity between the two is much greater than with a Duncan Distortion. Duncan Distortion might be a better choice. Thank you guys for the replies. Yeah, I but I don't really dig on those BL's. idk that dimebag pickups got me pretty disappointed in duncan. It's pretty over-the-top and gives an EMG 81 a run for its money; though, the X2N is … Display as a link instead, × Quite frankly I do not know if it comes from the scratch but there is no comparison, the X2n serves prhistorique relic, a good personality but no gain in the emg. Re: What's the DiMarzio X2N like? The X2N is awesome. Plusieurs indicateurs m I'm looking for a super heavy tone with a good balance of bass and treble, and I want it to be very clear. The EMG 81 is more polished and even. i have been using a guitar with na 85/81 setup and my next guitar will probably have passives in it. does anyone have experience in using this pickup? how would you compare it to the emg 81 and the super distortion? Take a look in the compartment where the pickup switch and pots(tone/volume knobs) are kept, it should be able to fit there.   Pasted as rich text. I like the adjustable pole pieces though. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. In this video I test a DiMarzio X2N against a $35 knock off. Forgot your password? EQ is closer than I expected, but the 81 has a noticeably narrower response. I've got a Les Paul with the Zakk Wylde Signature set installed and the 18v mod, and a Neck-Thru BC Rich Bich with the Dimarzio D-Activators. tone forum.   Your previous content has been restored. Hey everyone, I'm looking to replace the stock V8 bridge pickup that came in my Ibby RGR421EXFM. seeing that you have both pickups! paf pro. It's a balls to the wall, aggressive pickup that really slams your front end. I'm looking for a super heavy tone with a good balance of bass and treble, and I want it to be very clear.   Your link has been automatically embedded. Forum news, resources and other stuff. Grał na nich Chuck z Death bardzo dobre brzmienie wiem że to zasługa wzmacniacza ale ciekawy miał ten przetwornik w swojej gitarze. From what I understand the first generation of the 2i2 had some clipping problems when using hot pickups. This is an awesome pickup for the Metal Player for anything from traditional metal like Priest or Accept to Extreme Death, Doom or Black Metal. Im Switching my pick ups in my guitar and nead to know the Pros and cons of the 2 ? i know the x2n is passive but some people say its hotter than the emg 81 The jackson i have has the EMG … I have saved enough for a new bridge pick-up and narrowed it down to these 2. EMG 81 vs DiMarzio EVOLUTION //// Active vs Passive Pickups Comparison. if there were a 'gold standard' of humbuckers, the gibson PAF would probably have a lot more supporters seeing as how it was it long before seymour started winding. kinda sounds like im running through a pod. EMG 81 vs EMG 85 – Active Bridge Pickup Guitar Tone Comparison / Review 81 と 85 をリアに付けたものを比較した動画。差がよく分かると同時に、クリーンでも若干歪んでいるのがわかります。 EMG 85/85-Xを… A アマゾンで探す S サウンドハウスで探す R 楽天で探す Y Yahoo!ショッピングで探す It's the loudest and the clearest of the bunch. Right now I have an EMG 81/85 in it. Humbucker for 7-string guitars Bridge position, Colour: black Even if chocolate chip is on your mind, our cookies make an important contribution to a great shopping experience. I still can't decide... going with an X2N or an EMG-81. von Deon, 08.11.08. He also sent me the wiring diagram for mixing an active PU in the bridge with a passive single coil and humbucker in the middle and neck. Mixing EMG 85 and DiMarzio X2N, possible? 24 user reviews. I have played a Gibson Burstbucker 3 & p90, a Duncan sh5 and an emg 81. EMG 81. how would you compare it to the emg 81 and the super distortion? © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. I was thinking about putting the x2n in my G&L because I also have two single coils in it and that way I could still keep them working which I wouldn't be able to with EMG. srv3fender, August 15, 2006 in Electric Guitars, but i havent really played through a super distortion, Ive tried the dimebag pickup, and i kinda heard something i like but then everything else would fall out, i like the emgs but i wish i could find something more wet sounding. X2N vs. 81 JörgW., 20.02.2015 Um mal einen direkten Vergleich zwischen aktiven und passiven PU´s machen zu können, habe ich mir einen X2N und einen EMG 81 gekauft. I love I ended up buying the EMG anyway because I wasn't able to hear the x2n so I didn't know if I would like it. But when I get my Razorback Rust I was going to take the Dimebucker out and put in a x2n. Hello guys :) I've been playing electric guitar for about 2 years with breaks. ③ Dimarzio DP207 D Sonic EMG 81はアクティヴ・ピックアップの老舗です。 もちろん9Vバッテリー駆動なので、しまうスペースがあればピックガードの下や、それがイヤ（マンドクサイ）場合はバッテリボックスを作らねばなりませぬ。 The JB is the most sold pickup in the world and is sold in more guitars than any other "brand name" pickup. x2n in the bridge position only, match it with a creamer type pickip SD 59 or a Dim. if you do manage to do that my email is hkollner@gmail.com I really want the X2N but I'm afraid it won't be as brutal in my axe, hence why I'll probably end up with the EMG-81(though it's not a bad alternative at all). so this thread was helpful, is it worth to change a tonezone for a x2n? dimarzio super distortion or emg 81 i really wanna go with a passive pickup i have the emgs in my viper but i havent really played through a super distortion Ive tried the dimebag pickup, and i kinda heard something i like but then Dimarzio X2N... i am very intrigued by this pickup. People say emg's are cold, sterile, brittle, etc. But he says alot of folks still want to do it. Sign Up User reviews . I like the emg81 the best. Our highest gain pickup was created to push tube amps into total overdrive. I think that the most appropriate comparison would be the EMG versus a Duncan Full Shred. Re: DiMarzio D Activator OR EMG 81 ??? does anyone have experience in using this pickup? Yeh they suck at cleans, but do what chuck did and get coil tapped, that cuts output in half. As far as sound goes, the closest Dimarzio pickup that I've heard would have to be the D-Sonic with the bar facing the bridge, but even then the output is no where NEAR an EMG 81. If you’re looking for a versatile pickup, I would not recommend this. A DiMarzio Steve's Special might also be a good option. In this video I have recorded some riffs and licks to compare the sound of EMG 81 (Active) with DiMarzio DP227&DP228. Well, compared to the original PAF maybe, but nothing close to the high output HBs by dimarzio or seymour duncan, not to talk about live wires, or blackouts. Haha i currently have dimarzio d-activators in my guitar but ordered a emg 81 for the bridge! Twin, wide-bar pole pieces give the X2N® a nasty, dangerous look — and rightly so. :P. It is possible to mix passives with actives, but you'll have output matching issues. I have achieved this tone with my EMG's, but there's no clarity, and with the DiMarzio's they are clear, but I can't dial in that sound I'm looking for. The DiMarzio X2N is like 15K, and the Duncan JB is 16, yet the X2N pretty much annihilates the JB in terms of output. What we should do is make up a story about how the EMG 81 said something about the X2N's mother, and then make up a story about how the X2N slept with the EMG 81's girlfriend, get them together in a parking lot and see which pickup is. The X2N is awesome. IMO passive pickups sound significantly better than active pickups, though DiMarzio's tend to have a vintage sound, which may not be what you're looking for. Posts: 4 Emg 81 vs. DiMarzio X2N. You can post now and register later. I PM'ed him asking what wood his guitar had. I'd just go for some kind of Seymour Duncan, like a Duncan Distoriton. I want to get new pickups but am having trouble with choices. does anyone have experience in using this pickup? Forums × Write a user review. Hi guys, I'd like to know how are the DiMarzio Pickups as compared to the EMG 81... EMGs are used by lead guitarists like Kirk Hamett and Zakk Wylde, Both are in mahogany body, neck thru axes for what it's worth. Remember me Not recommended on shared computers. Paste as plain text instead, ×   You cannot paste images directly. how would you compare it to the emg 81 and the super distortion? You can hear pinch harmonics in that clip that aren't there at all for the 81. No opinions on X2N vs D-Activator though, haven't played either. I have Jacksons with the Full Shred in the bridge, and another with an EMG 81 (18-volt), and the similarity between the two is much greater than with a Duncan Distortion. Right now I have an EMG 81/85 in it. Re: sh13 vs Dimarzio Super 3 and X2N The Super 3 is very warm and midrangey with tight bass and dark highs, yet harmonics still come out nicely. My other guitar is an LTD MHB-400 w/EMG 81's and I'm looking to get a comparable tone. The Duncan JB is considered by most to be the "gold standard" of pickups. DiMarzio DP102 X2N. Micro sur-bobiné en céramique, format lame. I've heard the X2N and it DEFINITELY doesn't sound like an EMG 81, and neither does the EVO. Hey all I have a Ibanez RGR421EXFM and it has V8/V7 pickups. Emg 81 vs. DiMarzio X2N 2005-07-10, 00:33 Forestofthedead6 New Blood : Join Date: Jul 2005. 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