The EMG-85 is a professional-grade active humbucker pickup designed to provide warm, expressive tones suitable for a wide range of styles, including rock, metal, blues, and fusion. Its gold cover adds a premium aesthetic, while the long shaft design ensures compatibility with most guitar mounting setups.

EMG active technology ensures consistent output, reduced noise, and clear string definition, making the EMG-85 ideal for both stage and studio use. The humbucker provides smooth cleans, rich mids, and articulate high-gain performance, responding beautifully to picking dynamics and volume adjustments.

Available from Angkor Music Melbourne, this pickup offers reliable performance and professional-grade quality, with expert advice and fast Australia-wide shipping.

Key Features & Benefits

• EMG-85 active humbucker pickup

• Gold cover for premium aesthetics

• Long shaft for versatile mounting

• Warm, expressive tones across all styles

• Low noise, high output active design

• Smooth cleans and articulate high-gain performance

• Compatible with bridge or neck positions

• Trusted professional-grade EMG quality

• Available from Angkor Music Melbourne

What’s Included

• EMG-85 Active Humbucker Pickup – Gold Cover, Long Shaft

• EMG solderless wiring kit (if required)

• Mounting hardware

• Installation instructions

The Seymour Duncan AJB-2B Lightnin’ Rods Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup delivers crisp highs, punchy mids and tight lows with active output — ideal for jazz, funk, rock and groove bass playing styles.

The Seymour Duncan AJB-2B Lightnin’ Rods Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup is an active bridge pickup for Jazz basses engineered to provide clarity, punch and balanced tone across the frequency spectrum. With active circuitry and high-quality construction, it delivers articulate string definition, reduced noise and dynamic responsiveness suitable for diverse musical genres.

The Lightnin’ Rods design offers bright, focused highs with punchy midrange and tight low end, perfect for slap bass, funk grooves, jazz lines, rock rhythms and session work. Whether on stage or in the studio, this pickup helps bassists achieve a modern, professional sound with enhanced clarity and control.

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Key Features

• Active Lightnin’ Rods bridge pickup for Jazz bass
• Balanced tone with crisp highs and punchy mids
• Tight low end with articulate string definition
• Active electronics for enhanced output and clarity
• Noise reduction for clean professional performance
• Suitable for jazz, funk, rock and groove playing
• Designed for stage and studio applications
• Direct drop-in replacement for most Jazz basses

Why Buy from Angkor Music Melbourne?

Experience

Our team has installed numerous active bass pickups, helping players achieve enhanced tonal balance and performance across diverse bass styles.

Expertise

We understand active electronics behaviour, pickup positioning and tone shaping to maximise output, clarity and dynamic response.

Authoritativeness

Angkor Music Shop Melbourne is an authorised Seymour Duncan dealer, trusted by bassists for genuine pickups and reliable advice.

Trustworthiness

All products are brand-new, authentic Seymour Duncan pickups backed by manufacturer warranty. Our in-house service ensures correct installation and balanced tone delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this pickup active?

Yes — the AJB-2B Lightnin’ Rods is an active model requiring battery power for its preamp.

Does this fit Jazz bass bridge position?

Yes — it’s designed to be a direct drop-in replacement for most Jazz bass bridge cavities.

What styles of music suit this pickup?

It’s well suited for jazz, funk, rock, groove and session work requiring crisp highs and punchy mids.

Will this pickup reduce noise?

Yes — the active circuitry and stacked design help reduce unwanted noise and hum.

Is installation difficult?

Basic soldering and battery wiring are required to install this active pickup.

FAQ 

What guitars are compatible with EMG-85?
Fits most guitars routed for standard humbuckers, suitable for bridge or neck positions.

Is the EMG-85 active or passive?
It is an active humbucker pickup, requiring a 9V battery.

Does the long shaft fit all guitars?
The long shaft ensures compatibility with most mounting setups; check guitar cavity depth for best fit. Standard for Les Paul guitars

What styles suit the EMG-85?
Ideal for rock, metal, blues, fusion, and progressive styles.

Does EMG-85 reduce noise?
Yes, EMG active technology provides low noise and clear output even at high gain.

Where can I buy EMG-85 in Australia?
Available at Angkor Music Melbourne, with fast Australia-wide shipping.