EMG Pickups

EMG-SA
The EMG-SA pickup 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. One single Alnico bar magnet delivers classic overdrive with a smooth midrange distortion, while still retaining the familiar high-end of a single-coil pickup. These characteristics provide greater versatility than what is normally found in single-coil pickups. Favorites of Steve Lukather and David Gilmour just to name two, the EMG-SA is our most popular pickup for Stratocaster* type guitars

EMG-S
The EMG-S pickup features the same construction as the EMG-SA but replaces the Alnico magnet with ceramic. It has the equivalent output of the EMG-SA but the EMG-S features a brighter tone quality accentuated in the upper middle to high frequency response (similar to later model Strat pickups). By using the EMG Tone Modeling technique, the EMG-S has a "sparkle" with added definition for depth and increased sensitivity. Country artists such as Vince Gill prefer the EMG-S because it can translate a playerís technique faithfully.

EMG-SV
During the "Retro" trend in the early 90's, EMG decided to develop their first "vintage" style pickup, the EMG-SV. Using the same original string interface (staggered Alnico 5 pole pieces), the SV is tone modeled after the 1959 Strat with that familiar peaky response at around 3000 Hz giving it that "plucky" percussive attack. Because it's truly a marriage of vintage design and state of the art electronics, it has a much smoother, less scratchy distortion sound, and more output. If you're looking for a pickup that departs from the usual stop, but takes a different route, the EMG-SV is a perfect choice.

EMG-SAV
Working with Steve Lukather of Toto for several years the latest result is the EMG-SAV. EMG developed the SAV for Steve's "Luke" Guitar made by Ernie Ball, but for Steve they added a special touch. The windings were increased for a meatier tone, they hid away the pole pieces for a more uniform look to the instrument, and used the original preamp from the SA pickup with flat Alnico 5 pole pieces hidden under the cover cap. Still with EMG's classic sound, the flat poles put the pickup closer to the strings for more output and a punchier attack.

EMG-S Set
The EMG-S features the same construction as the EMG-SA but replaces the Alnico magnet with ceramic. It has the equivalent output of the EMG-SA but the EMG-S features a brighter tone quality accentuated in the upper middle to high frequency response (similar to later model Strat pickups).Country artists such as Vince Gill prefer the EMG-S system because it can translate a playerís technique faithfully. Each EMG-S set includes a five-position selection switch, volume and tone controls, and output jack that's ready to install onto your pickguard with only three solder connections required. [+]

EMG-SA Set
The EMG-SA Set 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. One single Alnico bar magnet delivers classic overdrive with a smooth midrange distortion, while still retaining the familiar high-end of a single-coil pickup. These characteristics provide greater versatility than what is normally found in single-coil pickups. Favorites of Steve Lukather and David Gilmour just to name two, the EMG-SA Set comes with volume and tone controls, and a five-position switch which is all ready to mount onto your pickguard. [+]

EMG-SV Set
During the "Retro" trend in the early 90's, We decided to develop EMG's first "vintage" style pickup, the EMG-SV. Using the same original string interface (staggered Alnico 5 pole pieces), the SV is tone modeled after the 1959 Strat with that familiar peaky response at around 3000 Hz giving it that "plucky" percussive attack. Because it's truly a marriage of vintage design and state of the art electronics, it has a much smoother, less scratchy distortion sound, and more output. If you're looking for a pickup that departs from the usual stop, but takes a different route, the EMG-SV is a perfect choice. [+]

EMG-SAV Set
We've worked with Steve Lukather of Toto for several years now and the latest result is the EMG-SAV. We developed the SAV for Steve's "Luke" Guitar made by Ernie Ball, but for Steve we added our special touch. The windings were increased for a meatier tone, we hid away the pole pieces for a more uniform look to the instrument, and we used the original preamp from the SA pickup with flat Alnico 5 pole pieces hidden under the cover cap. Still with EMG's classic sound, the flat poles put the pickup closer to the strings for more output and a punchier attack. [+]

SA/SA/81
Back in the early 80's the idea to add a humbucking pickup to a Stratocaster* caught fire. In response to that demand we released two pre-wired combination systems, the SA/SA/81 and the SA/SA/85. Since then we've added just about every conceivable combination you can think of, and they're all available factory pre-wired. Once you've decided on the system you want, it can either be fully or partially assembled depending on how your guitar is setup. Since all EMG's use the Quik-Connect system you can change your system at any time without any soldering. [+]

S/S/81
Back in the early 80's the idea to add a humbucking pickup to a Stratocaster* caught fire. In response to that demand we released two pre-wired combination systems, the SA/SA/81 and the SA/SA/85. Since then we've added just about every conceivable combination you can think of, and they're all available factory pre-wired. Once you've decided on the system you want, it can either be fully or partially assembled depending on how your guitar is setup. Since all EMG's use the Quik-Connect system you can change your system at any time without any soldering. [+]

The following is a list of the combination system pickups you can purchase.
Pictures are a combination of above.
Systems are shipped with a pre-assembled control assembly that includes master volume, two tones and a 5 position selecter switch

EMG S/S/81             Ł189.41
EMG S/S/85             Ł189.41
EMG S/S/89             Ł196.00
EMG SA/SA/81        Ł189.41
EMG SA/SA/85        Ł189.41
EMG SA/SA/89        Ł196.00
EMG SV/SV/81        Ł196.00
EMG SV/SV/85        Ł196.00
EMG SV/SV/89        Ł196.00
EMG SAV/SAV/81   Ł189.41
EMG SAV/SAV/85   Ł189.41
EMG SAV/SAV/89   Ł196.00
EMG SLV/SLV/81    Ł189.41
EMG SLV/SLV/85    Ł189.41
EMGSLV/SLV/89     Ł196.00
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