EMG-81 vs. EMG-57 vs Fishman Fluence Modern - Shootout

On the controversial subject of EMG's vs Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups I made this concise comparison focusing on bridge position, high gain sounds. I compare, in 7-string format, the EMG-81, EMG-57 and Fluence Modern in both low and normal gain modes. Low gain mode seems to give the sound a bit more "air" and may be the answer for many that just "hate" the stock gain mode.
All 3 guitars are Aristides 070 (Arium), models with identical specs (Floyd Rose w/fat brass blocks). The only difference is the guitar with the EMG-57 is tuned to B standard while the other two are in A standard.
Personally, and by judging with other guitars/pickups besides these 3, B standard seems punchier, it could be the string gaunge tho, not quite sure.
Signal chain:
- Aristides 070 w/EMG-81/EMG-57/Fishman Fluence Modern pickups
- KHDK Ghoul Jr. (clean boost)
- Mesa Boogie Mark V:25 (Extreme mode)
- Axe Fx III in "5 cable method" w/OwnHammer IR
- Logic Pro X
- Final Cut Pro
Links:
- Aristides: aristidesinstr...
- EMG: www.emgpickups...
- Fishman: www.fishman.com/
- Mesa/Boogie: mesaboogie.com
- Fractal Audio: www.fractalaud...
- Rivera: www.rivera.com/
- KHDK: www.khdkelectr...
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