EMG Zakk Wylde Set Long Shaft Humbucker Active Pickup Set - Black

EMG Zakk Wylde Set Long Shaft Humbucker Active Pickup Set - Black

The EMG Zakk Wylde Signature Humbucker Pickup Set is a high-output active pickup combination developed with legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde, delivering the powerful, aggressive and highly articulate tone associated with Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne. Featuring an EMG 81 bridge pickup and EMG 85 neck pickup, this set is designed for hard rock, heavy metal and high-gain guitar playing.

This version features long-shaft volume and tone potentiometers, making it particularly suitable for Les Paul-style guitars and instruments with thicker carved tops. The longer shafts allow the controls to sit correctly through thicker guitar tops while providing a clean and secure installation.

The EMG 81 bridge pickup uses ceramic magnets to produce a tight, focused and aggressive tone with powerful upper-midrange attack and excellent articulation. Its fast response and controlled low end make it ideal for high-gain rhythm guitar, palm-muted riffs, heavy power chords and precise metal playing, while maintaining clarity even with substantial distortion.

The EMG 85 neck pickup uses Alnico V magnets to deliver a warmer, fuller and more vocal character. Compared with the 81, the 85 provides a fatter response with strong mids, making it particularly effective for lead guitar, solos, sustained notes and heavy neck pickup tones.

Together, the EMG 81 and 85 form one of the most recognisable active humbucker combinations in modern rock and metal. The set offers high output, low noise, tight bass response, strong midrange definition and exceptional clarity, making it an ideal upgrade for guitarists looking for the classic Zakk Wylde-style active pickup sound.

The EMG Zakk Wylde Set uses EMG's solderless wiring system, allowing the pickups and controls to be installed without traditional soldering. The complete kit includes the two active humbuckers, two long-shaft volume controls, one tone control, output jack, battery clip and connecting cables, providing everything required for a straightforward pickup upgrade.

Key Features

• EMG Zakk Wylde Signature Active Humbucker Pickup Set
• Developed in collaboration with Zakk Wylde
• Includes EMG 81 bridge pickup and EMG 85 neck pickup
• Active high-output humbucker design
• Ceramic-magnet EMG 81 bridge pickup
• Tight, aggressive and articulate bridge tone
• Excellent for high-gain rhythm, palm muting and metal riffs
• Alnico V EMG 85 neck pickup
• Warm, powerful and vocal neck tone
• Ideal for lead guitar, solos and sustained notes
• Tight low end and excellent high-gain clarity
• Low-noise active electronics
• Long-shaft potentiometers for thicker guitar tops
• Ideal for Les Paul-style guitars and carved-top instruments
• Complete EMG solderless wiring system
• Includes 2 x volume pots, 1 x tone pot, output jack, battery clip and wiring
• No soldering required
• Black finish

The EMG Zakk Wylde Set Long Shaft is an excellent choice for guitarists wanting the iconic EMG 81/85 active pickup combination with the correct long-shaft controls for thicker-bodied guitars. Whether you're playing hard rock, heavy metal, modern metal or high-gain lead guitar, this set delivers the power, attack, sustain and clarity associated with Zakk Wylde's legendary tone.