Does it work with F spaced guitars?

Yes, all pickups work with tremolos. The difference between an F space pickup and normally spaced pickup is imperceptible. Enjoy, it’s a great pickup.

does the EMG 85 sound good in a strat in the bridge

Sure does! I really like these pickups in both the neck and bridge positions in a Strat. Have fun!

Can the guitar work with just one pickup?

Yes. It comes with the necessary controls for one pickup. Just configure it and your good.

Can this pick up go into a Squire Bullet Mustang?

Yes any guitar that can fit a humbucker. Just have to make sure you can fit the battery in the back plate if the guitar comes stock with passive pickups.

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85 Active Pickup - Black

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Brand
EMG
Colour
Black
Top material type
Metal
Body material
Metal
Back material type
Maple Wood

⚡Higher output than EMG 81

🎸Alnico V magnets for rich tone

🔧Solderless installation ease

Description

🎶 Unlock your guitar’s soul with the EMG 85 – tone that commands the stage!

PERFECT PAIRING - Ideal as a neck pickup, it pairs seamlessly with EMG 81 in the bridge for iconic tone combos.
POWERFUL OUTPUT - Higher output than the EMG 81 ensures your rhythm parts cut through the mix with clarity.
BUILT TO PERFORM - Wide aperture coils maintain beefy lows and fat highs for a natural, dynamic sound.
EFFORTLESS UPGRADE - Solderless installation means you can swap pickups at home without a tech hassle.
VERSATILE TONE MASTER - Alnico V magnets deliver a muscular growl and smooth leads, perfect from blues to metal.

The EMG 85 Active Pickup features Alnico V magnet-loaded coils with a wide aperture, delivering a beefy low end and rich top end. It offers higher output than the EMG 81 and excels as a neck pickup or bridge humbucker, favored by pros like Zakk Wylde. Its solderless design allows easy installation, making it a versatile upgrade for serious guitarists seeking smooth, powerful tone across genres.

Specifications

Item Weight	213 g
Product Dimensions	6.68 x 6.05 x 15.24 cm; 213.19 g
Batteries	1 9V batteries required.
Item model number	85
Back Material	Maple Wood
Body Material	Metal
Color Name	Black
Fretboard Material	Maple Wood
Guitar Pickup Configuration	H
String Material	Metal
Top Material	Metal
Neck Material Type	Maple
Number of Strings	6
Guitar Bridge System	Hard Tail
Material Type	Other,Synthetic
Size	0

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