Does it work with F spaced guitars?

Yes, all pickups work with tremolos. The difference between an F space pickup and normally spaced pickup is imperceptible. Enjoy, it’s a great pickup.

does the EMG 85 sound good in a strat in the bridge

Sure does! I really like these pickups in both the neck and bridge positions in a Strat. Have fun!

Can the guitar work with just one pickup?

Yes. It comes with the necessary controls for one pickup. Just configure it and your good.

Can this pick up go into a Squire Bullet Mustang?

Yes any guitar that can fit a humbucker. Just have to make sure you can fit the battery in the back plate if the guitar comes stock with passive pickups.

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EMG 85 Active Guitar Humbucker Bridge/Neck Pickup, Black

Product ID: 9511175

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Back Material Type
Metal
Body Material
Metal
Brand
EMG
Color
Black
Guitar Bridge System
Hard Tail
Guitar Pickup Configuration
H

⚡Higher output than EMG 81 for powerful tone

🎸Active humbucker with Alnico V magnets

🔧Solderless installation for easy swap

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Description

🎶 Unleash your guitar’s soul with EMG 85 — where power meets smooth sophistication.

BUILT TO LAST - Durable stainless steel and metal construction with a 2-year warranty for worry-free performance.
PERFECT PAIRING - Ideal as a neck pickup paired with EMG 81 in the bridge — the same setup used by Zakk Wylde.
POWERFUL OUTPUT - Higher output than the EMG 81 ensures your riffs cut through any mix with clarity and punch.
EFFORTLESS UPGRADE - Solderless installation means you can upgrade your guitar’s sound at home without a tech.
VERSATILE TONE MASTER - Alnico V magnets deliver a muscular growl and smooth leads, perfect for blues to metal.

The EMG 85 Active Humbucker Pickup features Alnico V magnet-loaded coils for a rich, versatile tone with beefy lows and fat highs. Offering higher output than the EMG 81, it excels as a neck or bridge pickup, delivering smooth leads and a muscular growl ideal for genres from blues to metal. Its solderless installation system allows easy at-home upgrades, making it a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Specifications

ASIN	B000RW4B4M
Back Material Type	Metal
Best Sellers Rank	#18,840 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #92 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers
Body Material Type	Metal
Brand Name	EMG
Color	Black
Connector Type	1/4" (6.35mm) stereo jack
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (124)
Global Trade Identification Number	00654330100161
Guitar Bridge System	Hard Tail
Guitar Pickup Configuration	H
Hand Orientation	Right
Included Components	Installation cables, screws, and possibly other necessary components for pickup replacement
Instrument	guitar
Instrument Size	2.38 x 2.63 x 6 inches
Item Dimensions	2.63 x 2.38 x 6 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H	2.63"L x 2.38"W x 6"H
Item Type Name	EMG 85 Active Guitar Humbucker Pickup, Black
Item Weight	7.52 ounces
Manufacturer	EMG Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	EMG85
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Model Name	EMG 85
Model Number	85
Model Series	EMG 85
Neck Material Type	Maple
Number of Items	1
Number of Strings	6
Sound Profile	muscular growl and smooth leads
String Material Type	Metal
Top Material Type	Metal
UPC	700987275988 700987275995 654330100161 759681012986
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Two years from date of purchase, parts and labor.

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