EMG SL20 - Steve Lukather pickups - are they worth it? @paulbradshawguitar

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Clean tones with the EMG Steve Lukather set
00:44 I'll be over you
01:01 Heavier stuff
01:34 Overview
02:54 EMG Steve Lukather active set compared to passive pickups
05:29 Linear volume and tone control
06:54 Volume dynamics with EMGs
08:29 No 60 cycle hum or noise
08:58 Some chorus'd lead tones
10:02 Final thoughts

EMG SL20 - Steve Lukather pickups - are they worth it?

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EMG SL20 - Steve Lukather pickups - are they worth it?