Set") and Zakk Wylde ("ZW Set"), both are which are based around the EMG 81 and EMG 85 set. There are also signature sets for Judas Priest's Glenn Tipton ("GTV Vengenace" set custom-made for Tipton, based on the 81 / 81 set with steel magnets), James Hetfield ("JH HET Set", set custom-made for Hetfield based on the 81 / 60 set with pole-pieces), and a complimentary set for fellow Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett ("KH Bonebreakers" based on the 81 / 60A set) Exodus' Gary Holt ("GH Set", based around the 81 / 89R in red covers), Children of Bodom's Alexi Laiho (passive custom EMG pickup with a custom-voiced boost preamp), and Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler (passive P and P/J voiced for Butler). Metallica's Robert Trujillo received a signature set ("RT Rip Tide" based on EMG's standard Jazz Bass pickups). Signature pickguards on offer include those made to the specifications of Steve Lukather, David Gilmour, and Vince Gill. Endorsements Some artists and bands who use or endorse EMG pickups include: Aaron Fink Adam Darski Adam Duce Andy James Anthrax Black Veil Brides Cannibal Corpse Children Of Bodom Dan Jacobs David Ellefson David Gilmour Dino Cazares El Hefe Geezer Butler James Hetfield Jason Newsted Jim Root Killswitch Engage Kirk Hammet Kyle Sokol Les Claypool Matt Heafy Mikey Way Nickelback Rammstein Reb Beach Ricky Phillips Rob Trujillo Sepultura Slayer Vince Gill Vito Bratta Zakk Wylde References External links Premier Guitar Video: EMG Inc. Factory Tour Rob Turner Interview NAMM Oral History Library (2009) Companies based in Sonoma County, California Electronics companies established in 1976 Guitar pickup manufacturers Companies based in Santa Rosa, California Privately held companies based in California 1976 establishments in California