EMG 81
Checked by hand on 5 October 2026
Across every version sold in the last 12 months. The versions sell for much the same, so this one number holds. 126 for sale right now.
Why these numbers?
Median of 95 recorded sales across all versions in the last 12 months, outliers excluded. 1,333 sales on record all-time. Full method
Pick your version
9 versions, most sold in the last two years first. Same name, different money: prices are per version.
| Version | Typical used | For sale | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81/85-B Active Humbucker Set | Typical used €11010 sold, 90 days | 2 | €149 |
| 81-7 7-String Active Soapbar Pickup | Typical used €7521 sold, 2 years | 8 | €58 |
| 81-W Active Bridge Humbucker | Typical used €5511 sold, 2 years | 5 | €88 |
| 81-BRBC Active Bridge Humbucker | 41 sold | 1 | €115 |
| 81/85-BG Active Humbucker Set | 16 sold | ||
| 81/85-IV Active Humbucker Set | 10 sold | ||
| 81/85-RED Active Humbucker Set | 35 sold | ||
| Kerry King 81/85 Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set | 63 sold | 18 | €173 |
| 81-IV Active Bridge Humbucker | 24 sold |
Best priced right now
8 local pickup ads in Germany, on Kleinanzeigen. Showing 8 local pickup ads in Germany, on Kleinanzeigen. Local pickup near you, in Germany: 8 ads on Kleinanzeigen.
2 local pickup ads in Portugal, on OLX Portugal. Showing 2 local pickup ads in Portugal, on OLX Portugal. Local pickup near you, in Portugal: 2 ads on OLX Portugal.
OLX Portugal
The 7 listings furthest under what their own version sells for. The rest of the 126 for sale are on each version’s page.
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