Jim Root, a longtime user of the EMG 81/60 combo, began developing his signature set more than three years ago. After testing several prototypes, he drew inspiration from a set of modified Retro Active pickups to refine his sound. He eventually settled on a set that offered everything he liked about the 81/60, plus the added benefits and versatility of the Retro Active design.
Unlike traditional open-coil pickups, both the bridge and neck pickups use pole pieces. The neck pickup features ceramic pole pieces, giving it a clear, percussive, and high-end sound. The bridge pickup has black steel pole pieces and a ceramic magnet, similar to the EMG 81. Both pickups are equipped with custom Retro Active preamps, exclusive to the Root set.
Before making a purchase, be sure to check the pickup dimension instructions to compare your current pickups with EMG models.
IN THE BOX
PACKAGE INCLUDES EMG'S EXCLUSIVE SOLDERLESS INSTALL SYSTEM:
2 VOLUME POTS (25K)
2 TONE POTS (25K)
1 PICKUP IN/OUT BUS
1 STEREO OUTPUT JACK
1 BATTERY BUS
2 PAIRS MOUNTING SCREWS AND SPRINGS
2 PICKUP CABLES
4 CONNECT CABLES
1 OUTPUT CABLE
1 BATTERY CABLE