EMG 89XR Active Hybrid Humbucker / Single Coil Pickup w/ Reversed Coils (White)

The EMG 89XR takes the dual-voice concept of the 89X and flips the coil order, moving the single coil side closer to the neck to nail the sweet spot Strat® players chase. Two pickups live in one housing here, with separate X series preamps and coils delivering a genuine humbucker and single coil sound at the flick of a switch. Alnico V magnets power the humbucker mode with rich, warm output that stays clear and articulate, landing close to EMG's 85.

Flip to single coil mode via the included push–pull pot and you get the bright, airy, chimey voice closer to EMG's SA. Both modes stay pristine and full of presence, and the 89XR works equally well in bridge or neck position across rock and jazz styles. EMG's X series preamps add extra headroom for an open, organic voice while keeping the clarity and touch response EMG is known for, sitting somewhere between passive warmth and active punch. Solderless installation makes fitting straightforward.

Features

• Dual-voice design: humbucker and single coil in one pickup
• Alnico V magnets for warm, articulate humbucker tone
• Single coil mode via included push–pull pot
• Separate X series preamp and coil per voice
• X series design adds increased headroom and openness
• Solderless installation for simple fitting
• Suited to bridge or neck position placement
• Second push–pull pot required when pairing two TW pickups