EMG KFK Kerry King Active Humbucker Electric Guitar Pickup Set Black

EMG KFK Kerry King Active Humbucker Electric Guitar Pickup Set Black
EMG KFK Kerry King Active Humbucker Electric Guitar Pickup Set Black - Image 2
EMG KFK Kerry King Active Humbucker Electric Guitar Pickup Set Black - Image 3

Original price was: $469.00.Current price is: $389.00.

FAST
Delivery

EASY
Returns

IN HOUSE
Repairs

2 in stock (can be backordered)

✨ This item qualifies for AU Free Shipping!

Pick-up from store - FREE
Free pickup from our Melbourne Store at 4 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Your order will typically be ready by the next business day. We recommend calling us on (03) 8360 7799 beforehand to check it's ready for collection.

International Shipping
Please proceed to checkout to see international rates and avalability.

EMG KFK Kerry King Signature Active Humbucker Pickup Set - Black

Unleash the ultimate thrash metal assault with a legendary high-output powerhouse. The EMG KFK Kerry King Signature Pickup Set is meticulously engineered to deliver the relentless speed, punishing rhythm punch, and piercing lead cut championed by Slayer's iconic guitarist. This brutal, matched active humbucker set pairs the industry-standard high-gain pickups with a specialized internal booster module. Finished in classic stealth black caps, this comprehensive upgrade kit transforms your guitar into a high-performance machine capable of executing razor-sharp transient tracking and overdriven tones that dominate the loudest stage mixes.

Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: The 81/85 Heavyweight Alliance & PA2 Gain Booster Chemistry

The KFK signature architecture coordinates the ultimate multi-voiced heavy rock configuration. Positioned in the bridge, the EMG 81 Active Humbucker utilizes powerful ceramic magnets and tight close-aperture coils to emphasize razor-sharp upper mids, massive harmonic bite, and zero low-end mud. Positioned in the neck, the EMG 85 Active Humbucker relies on premium Alnico V magnets to deliver a muscular, organic mid-range growl and liquid-smooth solo compression. The secret weapon of this signature pack is the integrated EMG PA2 Gain Boost Switch—a mini-toggle pre-amp module that injects up to +20dB of completely adjustable raw gain at the flick of a finger, driving your tube amplifier or digital modeler into immediate high-gain saturation.

E-E-A-T: Drop-In Electronics Overhaul via 100% Solderless Interconnects

At Angkor Music, we stock high-reliability components that streamline your instrument configuration updates. The KFK Set includes **EMG's exclusive Solderless Installation System**, bundling active 25K volume and tone pots, a dual-pickup terminal distribution hub, and quick-clip wiring leads alongside the PA2 toggle module. This comprehensive electronics package allows you to completely rebuild your instrument's internal control cavity cleanly at your workbench, ensuring flawless shielding and quiet operation without using a traditional soldering iron.

Shop All Guitar Pickups →

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: EMG Pickups
  • Model: KFK Kerry King Signature Set
  • SKU: EMGKFKSET
  • Pickup Configuration: HH (EMG 81 Ceramic Bridge & EMG 85 Alnico V Neck)
  • Pickup Type: Active High-Output Humbuckers
  • Booster Module: PA2 Active Mini-Toggle Gain Switch (Up to +20dB linear boost)
  • Cap Colour: Solid Black Finish
  • Noise Suppression: Low-Impedance Shielded Preamps (Hum-Free Operation)
  • Wiring Format: 100% Quick-Connect Solderless Harness Layout
  • Condition: Brand New

In the Box Comprehensive Solderless Kit Contents

  • Signature Booster Hardware: 1 x PA2 Mini-Toggle Gain Boost Module
  • Active Volume Potentiometers: 2 x 25k Volume Pots
  • Active Tone Potentiometers: 2 x 25k Tone Pots
  • Power Control Distribution: 1 x Onboard Battery Bus Terminal
  • Signal Router: 1 x Two-Pickup In/Out Interface Bus
  • Output Connector: 1 x 1/4" Stereo Output Jack (Battery isolating safety layout)
  • Mounting Hardware: 2 x Pairs of Height Adjustment Screws and High-Tension Springs
  • Cabling Interface: 2 x Quick-Connect Pickup Cables, 5 x Interconnect Cables, 1 x Power Supply Cable, 1 x Master Output Cable, 1 x 9V Battery Snap Cable

Key Product Features

  • Aggressive Thrash metal Voicing: Tuned specifically to deliver devastating, ultra-fast note tracking and tight rhythm chugs with incredible clarity.
  • On-Demand +20dB Gain Blast: Onboard PA2 toggle switch lets you push rhythm passages into screaming lead solos instantly with adjustable decibel boost levels.
  • Flawless 81/85 Dynamic Equilibrium: Merges the sharp high-end slicing cut of a ceramic bridge core with the organic midrange bloom of an Alnico V neck engine.
  • Zero Solder Workshop Prep: Quick-clip cable terminal blocks allow for safe, clean electronic installations without inhaling workshop rosin fumes.
  • Ultra-Quiet High Gain Staging: Ground-isolated active preamplifier blocks ignore stage lighting hum, 60-cycle buzz, and radio frequency crosstalk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I mount the included PA2 gain boost toggle switch on my guitar body face?
The PA2 module is a compact mini-toggle switch designed to drop directly into a standard 1/4-inch hole on your guitar's top face or control plate. If your guitar layout features a standard two-pickup configuration with an extra pot location (such as a traditional four-pot layout), you can swap one tone control out for the booster, or easily drill a small discrete pilot mount point inside your electronics cavity layout.

Can I adjust the total amount of output volume boost provided by the PA2 toggle module?
Yes. The PA2 module is equipped with a small, high-precision micro-potentiometer located directly on its internal circuit board. Using a small screwdriver, you can pre-set your target gain boost level anywhere from a transparent 0dB linear buffer up to a massive +20dB signal lift before mounting the plate assembly securely into your guitar.

Does running the extra PA2 booster switch drain the 9V active battery faster?
The PA2 boost engine is highly efficient and features minimal current draw alongside the EMG 81 and 85 preamps. A single premium 9-volt alkaline battery comfortably provides thousands of hours of playing performance. To prevent slow power drainage when your instrument is resting, remember to unplug your instrument patch cable from your guitar's input jack when you finish practicing.

 

Additional information

Weight 0.5000 kg
colour

Black
type

Humbucker
To Fit Guitar

Electric Guitar
Active/passive

Active
Position

Bridge

Related Items & Accessories

Related products