You couldn't find anyone better than @charlieparradelriego to represent and demo your Pickups. I can highly recommend the 57/66 EMG pickup combo on the Charlie Parra Signature Guitar 🤟🇵🇪😈
I have both - the 57/66 in hellraiser and the 81/85 in an LTD EC1000 - and I must say I cannot choose between the two, they have different uses. The 57/66 has a more natural sound, it goes really well with clean and crunch tones. It also provides a great solo tone. The 81/85 is a staple of metal tone and is cemented as one of the most defined and brutal metal tones ever. That said, the 57/66 is definitely more usable in more kinds of music than the 81/85.
60 any good in the neck slot? How’s the clean tones on the EMG 81 60? You have any guitars or played some with the 81 60 set? I have played a ESP at my local guitar center that has the 81 60 EMG pickups set. Didn’t do clean tone I just played a 90s rock song on the 81 pickup. I love the 81. I’m just asking if the 60 is any good for cleans and is it good in the neck slot
Yes. I love EMGs from 2013. 10years of my carrier as a guitar player. My first set was 81/60. But i always wanted 57/66. I just got it yesterday and i'm very impressed with the dynamic and the clarity. Super quiet on a high gain settings
@KolaTheBear I can't agree with that. I just put an 85/SLV/SLV set in my Floyd equipped Japanese Stratocaster, and they are really versatile. Every setting sounds good, they're warm, full and articulate, with no noise. Cleans are the best I've ever gotten, high gain has so much clarity. I'm really impressed with them.
As a metal musician the 81/85 set is tried and true. Awesome metal pickup. BUT..... The 57/66 sounds like a passive pickup. Tons of headroom and authentic punch. Reminds me of a SD-JB/Jazz set. I LOVE IT 🤘
I agree 100% with you when you say the 81/85 is a tried and true classic pickup set. But I’m liking the 57/66 set a lot more. They sound more like passives. The sound is fuller and more present, more dynamic, if that makes sense. They’re sloppier, which is a good thing. The 81/85 set is so precise that they’re almost sterile sounding by comparison.
@@leroyjenkins4811 nope, you're right. I actually play/write metal for the most part and have an Agile 7 with the 81/85 set in it. I'm putting the guitar up for sale/trade because I really don't like the just full blown, almost one-sided sound they produce. If I do ever decide to go active again on any of my guitars it'll be with Fishman for sure. Even though they're active pups, they still have this very natural sound about them. They still produce tons of power but they also have great headroom and string separation. 👍
I have the 57/66 set here on the table, waiting to get installed in my Ibanez SZ520FM. What a killer tone from both sets, however I like the 57/66 set a bit more due to the low gain phrases. Awesome playing dude!
Just got an 81 in one of my guitars. I was always a passive pickup guy and my go-to sound is a SD JB or within that territory. Invaders and the Kiesel SD22 are also favourites as well as DiMarzio Tone Zone. My 2 cents on the EMG: The pickup is super clean, very articulate and on high definition. Note separations is remarkable to say the least. Pick attack is superb and clean. So, how does this make it sound wise? Well, if you are used to play "fat" sounding pickups, the EMG might sound a bit thin and "underwhelming". If you are new to active pickups, (as I was) , and expect a "wall of distortion", like some sort of boost pedal...well, ..no. On a semi-clean amp it will definitely distort more, but on a high gain setting, the 81 for me has almost a reverse effect. Its compressed and tight, clean and articulate and that makes it sound "less distorted", less gainy...My 2 cents :)
I really wanted to try and like a pair of active buckers, so I got the 85 81 set and put it in my Explorer build. I'm not stocked. I mean, they sound good, but not better then my passive Dimarzio's. Different tastes for different people, I guess.
Creo que para las guitarras clean prefiero la configuración de 81 85 por ese brillo y ataque que tienen las cuerdas. Pero para las guitarras high gain prefiero la configuración De 51 66, me gusta el cuerpo que le da al sonido
57/66 all day. More versatile, dynamic, and organic. There's a reason they've now been a mainstay for almost a decade.
You couldn't find anyone better than @charlieparradelriego to represent and demo your Pickups. I can highly recommend the 57/66 EMG pickup combo on the Charlie Parra Signature Guitar 🤟🇵🇪😈
This was probably the best video comparing these that I've seen. Tonal differences well displayed by excellent playing.
Yeah I've been digging around for a decent one and this did it for me lol.
I have both - the 57/66 in hellraiser and the 81/85 in an LTD EC1000 - and I must say I cannot choose between the two, they have different uses. The 57/66 has a more natural sound, it goes really well with clean and crunch tones. It also provides a great solo tone. The 81/85 is a staple of metal tone and is cemented as one of the most defined and brutal metal tones ever.
That said, the 57/66 is definitely more usable in more kinds of music than the 81/85.
57/66 sounds better in all comparisons! Thank you for a great vid!!
i like the 57/66 more. Have them in one of my Schecter Guitars. Absolutely amazing pickups!
I’ll always love the 81/85 set.
60 any good in the neck slot? How’s the clean tones on the EMG 81 60? You have any guitars or played some with the 81 60 set? I have played a ESP at my local guitar center that has the 81 60 EMG pickups set. Didn’t do clean tone I just played a 90s rock song on the 81 pickup. I love the 81. I’m just asking if the 60 is any good for cleans and is it good in the neck slot
The 60 is ok, but if I had a choice I'd pick the 85 in the neck...to bad most cime with a 60 but its an easy swap woth the wiring emg uses
@@michaelmitchell5909 60x gives pre-amp tones and better cleans in neck slot
EMG are way much better than those overhyped Fishmans
Yes. I love EMGs from 2013. 10years of my carrier as a guitar player. My first set was 81/60. But i always wanted 57/66. I just got it yesterday and i'm very impressed with the dynamic and the clarity. Super quiet on a high gain settings
Lol. They aren't, though. 1 trick pony vs. pretty much the most versatile option on the market that doesn't need a special mod to be dynamic.
@KolaTheBear I can't agree with that. I just put an 85/SLV/SLV set in my Floyd equipped Japanese Stratocaster, and they are really versatile. Every setting sounds good, they're warm, full and articulate, with no noise. Cleans are the best I've ever gotten, high gain has so much clarity. I'm really impressed with them.
Charlie is such a killer , such feel with the secret shred for tone and balance
Just bought my 57/66 set I’m Chrome
I love both sets so much 🤘 Countless hours of bliss achieved!
Never mind the pickup comparison. Charlie’s playing is amazing
As a metal musician the 81/85 set is tried and true. Awesome metal pickup. BUT.....
The 57/66 sounds like a passive pickup. Tons of headroom and authentic punch. Reminds me of a SD-JB/Jazz set.
I LOVE IT 🤘
I agree 100% with you when you say the 81/85 is a tried and true classic pickup set. But I’m liking the 57/66 set a lot more. They sound more like passives. The sound is fuller and more present, more dynamic, if that makes sense. They’re sloppier, which is a good thing. The 81/85 set is so precise that they’re almost sterile sounding by comparison.
@@leroyjenkins4811 nope, you're right. I actually play/write metal for the most part and have an Agile 7 with the 81/85 set in it. I'm putting the guitar up for sale/trade because I really don't like the just full blown, almost one-sided sound they produce. If I do ever decide to go active again on any of my guitars it'll be with Fishman for sure.
Even though they're active pups, they still have this very natural sound about them. They still produce tons of power but they also have great headroom and string separation. 👍
I have the 57/66 set here on the table, waiting to get installed in my Ibanez SZ520FM. What a killer tone from both sets, however I like the 57/66 set a bit more due to the low gain phrases. Awesome playing dude!
Incredible playing!!!
Very tasteful playing. In most cases the 57/66 sounded better in the mix to my ears.
Both sound awesome 👌 👏 😊
Charlie, uno de los máximos exponentes de habla hispana
Wow, awesome playing, now I want to try the 57/66 set :)
Would love to try a 57/66 combo one day!
Man, spanish is really a beautiful language
Both are nice pick up sets i like emg they make good pickups
Just got an 81 in one of my guitars. I was always a passive pickup guy and my go-to sound is a SD JB or within that territory. Invaders and the Kiesel SD22 are also favourites as well as DiMarzio Tone Zone. My 2 cents on the EMG: The pickup is super clean, very articulate and on high definition. Note separations is remarkable to say the least. Pick attack is superb and clean. So, how does this make it sound wise? Well, if you are used to play "fat" sounding pickups, the EMG might sound a bit thin and "underwhelming". If you are new to active pickups, (as I was) , and expect a "wall of distortion", like some sort of boost pedal...well, ..no. On a semi-clean amp it will definitely distort more, but on a high gain setting, the 81 for me has almost a reverse effect. Its compressed and tight, clean and articulate and that makes it sound "less distorted", less gainy...My 2 cents :)
Great comparison video
Emg 81 10/10
Emg 57 10/9
Que BESTIA ! 🇵🇪🤘🏼
I really wanted to try and like a pair of active buckers, so I got the 85 81 set and put it in my Explorer build. I'm not stocked. I mean, they sound good, but not better then my passive Dimarzio's. Different tastes for different people, I guess.
Killer playing man 🤘🏻🤘🏻
gracias, muy bueno
SEMPRE CURTI EMG
E ja usei 81 e 85. Massa
Abraços e bends
Can someone tell me if the riff /lead from 1.20 onward is a song or if it is similar to some artists songs ?
🙏🤘
Please make this song available
Impressive 😎
81/66
First song?
Creo que para las guitarras clean prefiero la configuración de 81 85 por ese brillo y ataque que tienen las cuerdas.
Pero para las guitarras high gain prefiero la configuración De 51 66, me gusta el cuerpo que le da al sonido
You are the best
Can't decide between these two kits.
1:18 my kind of base
2:14 wtf this riff? remminds me Dragon Ball and also Top Gear(theme)
The solution is obviously to just have two guitars with both sets
Yea buy my second guitar for me replace the pickups too while your at it
Chill
0:31
Essa Gibson tem historia pra contar.
Amazimg song...
💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🤘🤘🤘🤘
Les 2 sonnent très bien, mais les 81/85 sont plus pêchus et plus adaptés pour le gros son.
Soy yo o le falto ganancia a la 81.??
Veddy naace
81/85 >>>>
Sorry metal fans, the emg 81 sounds sterile and thin compared to the 57. The 57 has life and girth the 81 doesn't
81\85 better
57/66