why are emg pickups good?
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The Quick Answer. EMG pickups are best for heavy genres such as metal and hard rock. The reason is EMG 'active' pickups provide more output and gain than passive pickups. They are also thick and offer great string clarity and definition at high gain, hence, why they are notably popular with metal guitar players.
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Active pickups have a hotter (louder) output than passive pickups. There is less signal loss on the way to the bass amp. Active pickups tend to be bright, clear and snappy sounding. Active pickups use smaller magnets and pickup less external noise and interference.
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To overcome the constraints imposed by DC, researchers have focused on myoelectric pattern recognition (MPR). It has been widely shown that machine learning algorithms can be trained to recognize the patterns of muscles activation enclosed in the EMG signals, and to decode the motor intention of the user.
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EMG's active pickup was first developed by electronics whiz kid and amp repairer Rob Turner in 1976. Its active ingredient is its built-in preamp, which is powered by a nine-volt 'square' battery and is responsible for providing most of an EMG's gain, not the magnets (as is the case with traditional pickups).
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Some guidelines are given for the interpretation of the electromyogram (EMG). In static isometric contractions there is, usually a linear, relationship between muscle force and smoothed rectified EMG (SRE). It should be considered, however, that most of the time several muscles are active simultaneously around a joint.
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The equipment is well-designed and intended to provide muscle stimulation through the entire range of motion, giving a good workout which does not require a spotter and can be completed in a reasonable amount of time.
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Bottom line: the GFS pickups were on par with the Fender MIMs and better than the Epi MIKs. All the other pickups I owned were far superior in tone to the GFSs I tried. This said, it should be noted that most of the others were hand-wound, which, in my opinion, is not a fair comparison to anything wound on a machine.
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Do they really work? Answer: While an EMS device may be able to temporarily strengthen, tone or firm a muscle, no EMS devices have been cleared at this time for weight loss, girth reduction, or for obtaining "rock hard" abs. ... FDA is currently investigating firms that are illegally marketing EMS devices.
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Just for a few examples, the Quantum pickups in the $400 Ibanez line right now are fantastic. The RGA32 for example, has them directed mounted, with offset dots, and a thick maple cap on mahogany. Killer specs for only $400, and when I play it, I actually don't feel the need to replace the pickups at all.
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We use the highest quality materials and manufacture in professional production facilities in order to produce products that are exceptional in every way. All R&D for IronGear Pickups is carried out here in the UK. We don't believe that pickup making is a "black art".
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You simply aren't going to go buy an EMG HZ pickup and get a sound anywhere near its active counterparts. They are mediocre at best.
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Among guitar and bass accessories, the company sells active humbucker pickups, such as the EMG 81, the EMG 85, the EMG 60, and the EMG 89. They also produce passive pickups such as the EMG-HZ Series, which include SRO-OC1's and SC Sets.
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Passive pickups create a weaker electric signal than active pickups, making your amplifier more important. The amp is where your sound is boosted, giving it much better projection. Active pickups have a higher output than passive pickups because they rely on a power source, like a battery.
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they are a very reliable source for cool pedals that get totally wacky when you want them to. one thing they don't have down is build quality and consistency in my experience. almost every EHX pedal i've owned has broken in some way, but i keep em around because they sound killer.
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The best quality Acoustic-Electric guitars sound almost same as an unplugged Acoustic guitar but since the sound is captured by the piezoelectric pickup it can be amplified.
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orange amps are great, and i'd say they're one of the best amps to buy for rock and punk. they have amazing crunch and the cleans sound pretty good too.
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Yes. There is some discomfort at the time the needle electrodes are inserted. They feel like shots (intramuscular injections), although nothing is injected during an EMG. Afterwards, the muscle may feel a little sore for up to a few days.