Hoss632
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Between the 81 and 85, I prefer the 85 more as well, though I still feel in tunings below Drop C the 81 shines more than the 85. The tighter low end really helps it I think. the 57/66 combo is one I really want to try, especially in a 7 string.These comparisons are great and what you said is spot on to me too. They do have less bass than EMGs still!
Im getting more and more impressed with the sound of 85s in the bridge and also that 57 sounds really nice.
Im going to have to finally get around to trying more EMGs soon. Ive been a dual 81 and done kinda guy for years now. I might get dual 85s for my Baritone just to be different. Then buy another Bari and try the 57's
The thing I dislike about my ceramic modern, im still hearing in the alnico version above (all be it much less prominent)