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EMG SA Strat Replacement System Set Black
The SA Set is one of EMG's most popular single coil pickup sets. It combines the attributes of the early Strat™ sound but with an added midrange response and higher output, giving it "bell-like" ringing harmonics and increased sustain. This active single coil set, loaded with Alnico V bar magnets sounds bright and airy, with a rich bottom end.
With internal shielding and a low impedance preamp, you get virtually noiseless pickups without sacrificing a true single coil tone. The Alnico V bar magnets allow for the output to remain balanced during big string bends that makes for a beautifully articulate tone. The creamy mid-range warmth creates sublime blues tones that are clear, strong and expressive. Experience why players like David Gilmour, Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton and more have relied on EMG single coil pickups in the studio and on the stage for years.
The SA Set comes with volume and tone controls, and a five-position switch which is all ready to mount onto your pickguard.
With internal shielding and a low impedance preamp, you get virtually noiseless pickups without sacrificing a true single coil tone. The Alnico V bar magnets allow for the output to remain balanced during big string bends that makes for a beautifully articulate tone. The creamy mid-range warmth creates sublime blues tones that are clear, strong and expressive. Experience why players like David Gilmour, Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton and more have relied on EMG single coil pickups in the studio and on the stage for years.
The SA Set comes with volume and tone controls, and a five-position switch which is all ready to mount onto your pickguard.
Q & A
Question: Are they active single coils and require a 9 volt battery?
- asked on Feb 5, 2024
- asked on Feb 5, 2024
Answer: The SA is an active single coil pickup that requires a 9 volt battery, loaded with an Alnico V bar magnet that has an unmistakable Strat™ sound: bright, airy, with a rich bottom end.
- answered by Robert Stayner
- answered by Robert Stayner
Question: If these pickups were to be installed in a fender strat would a hole at the back of the guitar have to be routed out for the battery compartment? Or the battery would go under the pickguard?
- asked on Feb 5, 2024
- asked on Feb 5, 2024
Answer: There should be room for the battery in the body cavity of most Strats.
The only advantage to a separate compartment would be ease of battery replacement.
- answered by Bradford Pettigrew, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
The only advantage to a separate compartment would be ease of battery replacement.
- answered by Bradford Pettigrew, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
Question: Do these pickups come with black tone knobs?
- asked on Feb 6, 2024
- asked on Feb 6, 2024
Answer: This set comes with volume and tone control pots only. No Knobs are included.
- answered by roy shermack, Hamilton, Ontario
- answered by roy shermack, Hamilton, Ontario
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