I had two emg 81 in 2000 and 2007 (each rack). I really did not t Packing in 2000 because I thought it sounded trs trs end with a big dsquilibre sound in the treble. DCID rcemment I give it a chance to see if I did not fall on a n'tais SERIES dfectueuse the first shot: nothing new synth is still trs tick, dry, with a spectrum Reduces too (the fault to the kernel raisin bread). I also EMG 85, SA 60 and only the 81 and 60 cores I do not like raisin bread. I want to do even when a large precision: 81 I was the very first time when I played on a transistor amp (DEFINITIONS so big) and deuxime both ENGL amp lamps ( an extreme precision also) so not really suitable gear my opinion. I think the 81 must give a report on much more interresting amps distortion in lgrement drool like boogie or marshall Msa lamp (with a large low trs tuning gauge)
I tried to run and it will trs trs aggressive good for solos as it catches up trs well excs low position that can handle other rendrent a micro sleeves little soft. However, it does not become warmer, however.
The 81 is a good micro but I would much prfre a 85.