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product_id: 2338944
title: "ZW Zakk Wylde Signature Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set, Black"
brand: "emg"
price: "295539CFA"
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reviews_count: 8
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# Aggressive tone & sustain EMG 81 & 85 active pickups Solderless plug-and-play install ZW Zakk Wylde Signature Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set, Black

**Brand:** emg
**Price:** 295539CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unleash your inner metal god with Zakk Wylde’s signature EMG pickups!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ZW Zakk Wylde Signature Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set, Black by emg
- **How much does it cost?** 295539CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2338944-zw-zakk-wylde-signature-humbucker-guitar-pickup-set-black)

## Best For

- emg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted emg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Control:** Long shaft volume and tone knobs for smooth, exact adjustments on stage or in the studio.
- • **Pro-Level Durability:** Built with premium metal components and backed by a 2-year warranty for lasting performance.
- • **Iconic Zakk Wylde Tone:** Capture the legendary heavy metal sound with EMG's signature 81 & 85 active pickups.
- • **Versatile Sonic Powerhouse:** From razor-sharp chug to clean jazzy tones, these pickups deliver unmatched clarity and punch.
- • **Effortless Solderless Installation:** Plug-and-play design means zero soldering—upgrade your guitar in minutes, no tech skills needed.

## Overview

The EMG ZW Zakk Wylde Signature Humbucker Set features the iconic active EMG 81 and 85 pickups designed for aggressive tone and sustain. With a solderless installation system, long shaft controls, and premium metal construction, this set offers professional-grade sound clarity and versatility favored by heavy metal legends. Perfect for guitarists seeking a powerful upgrade with easy DIY installation and lasting durability.

## Description

With scorching riffs and remarkable stage presence, Zakk Wylde has earned his reputation as heavy metal's premier lead guitarist. From Ozzy Osbourne, Pride and Glory, and now Black Label Society, Zakk has always used EMG Active Pickups. The Zakk Wylde model features the EMG-85 and EMG-81, as used on his signature bullseye Les Paul.

Review: Bloody awesome pickups - Just received these pickups from desertcart last week, and have to say, if you have ever contemplated changing pups and doing it yourself, definately give these a go. Installation was simple, and I had never done this type of thing before. I have to say EMG have put a lot of thought into this set. the installation has been carefully thought out and the instructions are elegant with all the diagrams you should need. NO arcane pictures speckled with geek speak, just clear concise instructions. The pickups themselves are beautiful, especially great for chuggy metal sounds, but when you dial em in right they are very versatile and clean. If you are used to the usual crap passive's that come with most guitars nowadays, these will open up all those sonic possibilities you have been wanting for a long time. For me they are exactly what i wanted, and though they are great for metal and jazzy type of playing, they may be a little crisp for some peoples liking. The reason i say crisp is because they lack that muddy sloppy sound that a lot of pickups seem to favour nowadays, so if you like a muddy sound then maybe these aren't for you, on the other hand though they are incredibly versatile, and at $200 they are more than worth the price of admission. To put things in a pricing perspective, here in Australia these babies tend to clock in at around the $400 mark or close enough. Add to that paying someone to install you can get quoted some insane prices over here (i was quoted anywhere from $600 to $1000). So if you are from Australia and are wanting some EMG's, do yourself a favour, order them from desertcart and do it yourself. The Solderless installation is brain dead easy, almost impossible to got wrong. One note is that i had to resolder my pickup switch, but this was because of my stupidity, this can easily be avoided by cutting the wire further back form the pickup by about 5 centimetres, then all you have to do is strip the end wires and screw them into the bus, nice and simple and solder free. Highly recomended, i love these so much i'm buying another set for another guitar i have coming soon. EMG thank you very much for doing a good job.
Review: Ease of Installation - Fantastic pickups. The clarity is amazing! I play an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro II Silverburst, which came stock with the Probucker 2 pickups. I've owned a Gibson SG standard with 490s. The 490s were hot, while probuckers seem pretty dull. These EMG 81/85 pickups are crisp, clear, and bright. Think of looking out a window with a light grey curtain covering it. You cans till see out the window, but it's not a clear picture outside. Remove the curtain, and you can see directly through the clean glass to the outside world. That's the difference with these pickups. Installation was as simple as could be! Directions are plain and simple! Literally just plug and play. No soldering, at all. My only complaint isn't an EMG problem. It's an Epiphone issue. My 3 way selector switch cable wasn't long enough, nor did it have the proper wiring connections because it was originally a quick connect system. Therefore I DID have to order an EMG selector switch!

## Features

- Zakk Wylde Signature Pickup Set
- Includes both EMG 81 & 85 active pickups
- Long shaft volume and tone controls
- Aggressive tone and sustain designed after Zakk Wylde' s sound
- Solderless install system

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007TYQ7W |
| Back Material Type | Metal |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,096 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #51 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Body Material Type | Metal |
| Brand | EMG |
| Brand Name | EMG |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Type | 1/4" (6.35mm) mono phone plug |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 283 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 years |
| Fretboard Material Type | Maple Wood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00654330213809 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | EMG 81 active pickup, EMG 85 active pickup |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Instrument Size | Small |
| Item Dimensions | 4.63 x 2.63 x 6.75 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.63"L x 2.63"W x 6.75"H |
| Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Hardware |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Manufacturer | EMG Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EMG-ZW-SET |
| Model Name | 2022 |
| Model Number | ZW-SET |
| Model Series | Zakk Wylde Signature |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Scale Length | 24.75 inches |
| Set Name | Zakk Wylde Signature Pickup Set |
| Sound Profile | Aggressive |
| String Material Type | Metal |
| Top Material Type | Wood |
| UPC | 700987275964 654330213809 700987275971 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Two years from date of purchase, parts and labor. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Metal
- **Body Material:** Metal
- **Brand:** EMG
- **Color:** Black
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Maple Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Metal
- **Top Material Type:** Wood

## Images

![ZW Zakk Wylde Signature Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xdmgaUZEL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the zw 81/85 set include the solderless installation kit? i see some buyers saying "yes" and others saying "no."**
A: yes. for me it did. It included everything that I needed to install the pickups. maybe others are saying "no" because they bought each pickup separately. I bought them together in one box. I bought them here on amazon. They arrived in one box with zakk wyldes picture on the box. I had to look at one or two videos that I found on youtube to help me with the installation, but it pretty much took me about an hour to install. just remember to measure EVERYTHING! from the height of the original pickups to the height of the volume and tone knobs.

**Q: Will this fit in a Jackson kelly js32t?**
A: I don't own a Kelley but fits perfect in my Jackson rhoads. So I would say it will fit. There's a diagram for 2 pot installation in the box. Make sure there's enough room for 9v battery in the pot cavity when you install.

**Q: Will these fit in a jackson js32 dinky?**
A: They fit into the cavity of my Jackson Soloist with no problem.

**Q: Does a rechargeable battery work as sufficiently as a standard 9v?**
A: Perfectly. Those pickups work from 7v (old worn battery) to 27v (three batteries in series). The more volts, bigger the headroom. One battery 9v is more than enough for a big sound, and it lasts thousands of hours. Just unplug the guitar cable to conserve the battery. But pay attention to your rechargeables: modern eneloop lithium batteries Keep good charge for years when left unused, while old ni-mh units decay within weeks, being used or not.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bloody awesome pickups
*by S***M on July 3, 2011*

Just received these pickups from amazon last week, and have to say, if you have ever contemplated changing pups and doing it yourself, definately give these a go. Installation was simple, and I had never done this type of thing before. I have to say EMG have put a lot of thought into this set. the installation has been carefully thought out and the instructions are elegant with all the diagrams you should need. NO arcane pictures speckled with geek speak, just clear concise instructions. The pickups themselves are beautiful, especially great for chuggy metal sounds, but when you dial em in right they are very versatile and clean. If you are used to the usual crap passive's that come with most guitars nowadays, these will open up all those sonic possibilities you have been wanting for a long time. For me they are exactly what i wanted, and though they are great for metal and jazzy type of playing, they may be a little crisp for some peoples liking. The reason i say crisp is because they lack that muddy sloppy sound that a lot of pickups seem to favour nowadays, so if you like a muddy sound then maybe these aren't for you, on the other hand though they are incredibly versatile, and at $200 they are more than worth the price of admission. To put things in a pricing perspective, here in Australia these babies tend to clock in at around the $400 mark or close enough. Add to that paying someone to install you can get quoted some insane prices over here (i was quoted anywhere from $600 to $1000). So if you are from Australia and are wanting some EMG's, do yourself a favour, order them from Amazon and do it yourself. The Solderless installation is brain dead easy, almost impossible to got wrong. One note is that i had to resolder my pickup switch, but this was because of my stupidity, this can easily be avoided by cutting the wire further back form the pickup by about 5 centimetres, then all you have to do is strip the end wires and screw them into the bus, nice and simple and solder free. Highly recomended, i love these so much i'm buying another set for another guitar i have coming soon. EMG thank you very much for doing a good job.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ease of Installation
*by D***N on July 14, 2024*

Fantastic pickups. The clarity is amazing! I play an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro II Silverburst, which came stock with the Probucker 2 pickups. I've owned a Gibson SG standard with 490s. The 490s were hot, while probuckers seem pretty dull. These EMG 81/85 pickups are crisp, clear, and bright. Think of looking out a window with a light grey curtain covering it. You cans till see out the window, but it's not a clear picture outside. Remove the curtain, and you can see directly through the clean glass to the outside world. That's the difference with these pickups. Installation was as simple as could be! Directions are plain and simple! Literally just plug and play. No soldering, at all. My only complaint isn't an EMG problem. It's an Epiphone issue. My 3 way selector switch cable wasn't long enough, nor did it have the proper wiring connections because it was originally a quick connect system. Therefore I DID have to order an EMG selector switch!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy instal and the sound Awesome!
*by L***Z on December 1, 2025*

I Still like my passive pickups, but these are Awesome. Installation was easy, just follow the directions. I will definitely be getting a few more EMG sets. Not just the 81/85.

## Frequently Bought Together

- EMG ZW Zakk Wylde Signature Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set, Black
- EMG Solderless Toggle Switch with Cables 3 Position Lever Black Knob B289
- EMG Solderless Wiring Kit for 1-2 Active Pickups - Short Shaft (Strat) 10mm

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