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EMG DG20 Pro Series Pickguard/Pickup Set Ivory


Description
The system comes prewired on a custom 11-hole, 3-ply pickguard. This is the ivory version.

Features
- Complete and ready to mount to your guitar
- Includes output jack and battery clip set for the EMG EXG
Specs
- Magnet Type: Alnico
- Resonant Frequency: 4.45kHz
- Output Voltage (String): 1
- Output Voltage (Strum): 1.50
- Output Noise @ 60Hz: -91
- Output Impedance: 10 kohms
- Current @ 9V: 1,240 microamps
- Battery Life: 500 hours
- Maximum Supply: 27V DC
- Noise: -117 dBV
- Output Impedance: 2 kohms
- Current: 410 microamps
- Battery Life: 600 hours
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Reviews
4.69
16 Reviews
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
EMG EMG-DG20 David Gilmour Pre-Wired Pickguard/Pickup Set
I was very skeptical about changing the stock vintage pickups and the sound of my 1987 Fender USA Standard Strat. The Guitar Center employee was very helpful as I struggled with the decision in the store. I am very pleased to report that this upgrade far exceeds my expectations. The installation was straightforward and very simple. I have no complaints but I really don�ۡ���t understand why such a very well engineered and designed upgrade would not have a predetermined accommodation clip or secure placement for the battery. In any case, this set of pickups is just perfect for my style of playing and sound choices. I could not be happier with this product. I offer that it would not be the first choice for most metal or crunch players. However, if you are a player that is looking to expand the color pallet of a standard Stratocaster...look no further. I also have a 1989 Clapton Strat but these EMG pickups allow more character and tone to shine through. I highly recommend this setup.
Most Liked Negative Review
Two purchases...One Good...One Terrible
This pickguard set is solid. Made a huge tonal difference upon first installation when replacing stock pickups.
- Concerts2
- Practicing2
- Back-Up1
- For everything1
- Experienced5
- Professional Musician1
- Good Quality6
- Easy To Use5
- Functional5
- Improves Sound5
- Easy installation1
Reviewed by 16 customers
This is the second one of these I have purchased...
submitted2 years ago
byMark
fromDublin Texas
This is my second pre wired pickup assembly I have purchased. While having my Strat re fretted, my guy cracked the printed circuit board of the first EMG-DG20. I was bummed as I have really LOVE the tone that this thing produces with my Mesa... So I bought another one. I just installed it and EMG has done a major upgrade over my original as there is no longer any soldering required no at all. Very fast and easy installation. I cannot say enough good things about this product...as a matter of fact, I am going to send the damaged one back to EMG and ask them to fix it and I will gladly pay for it and then install it in another of my Strats (don't judge me) BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Have a great day!
Spot On for Gilmour Sound
submitted6 years ago
byWD
fromRaleigh, NC
Surprised at how easy it was to swap this out. Took very little time and sounds fantastic.
All that and a bag of chips
submitted7 years ago
byMike
fromUndisclosed
I've been meaning to try this pickup system ever since it came out. But being a vintage wind guy, I hadn't made it a priority. If you are even thinking of trying these, do so without hesitation. They sound (and feel) fantastic. I recently did several recording sessions using nothing more than the onboard controls.
Worth every penny
submitted8 years ago
byBrozz
fromRhode Island
This set up made my already great American Deluxe even better. Don't listen to the people who say these pick ups cant do vintage tones, they absolutely can. You just need to lose the "set everything on 10" mentality. They installed in minutes, the fit was perfect and the tones are incredible. From SRV style Texas Blues to high gain, these pick ups handle everything I throw at them. No, they wont do drop tuned modern Metal, but who would want to play that noise anyway? And if you do, a Strat isnt your best choice of a guitar. No, dropping this into your guitar wont make you sound or play like Mr Gilmour. If you believe it will, I don't know what to tell you. Overall the DG20 has been everything I hoped for, and more. It's nothing like stock Strat electronics, and there's a learning curve to getting the most out of this set up, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
It screams!
Verified Buyer
submitted8 years ago
byAlejandro
fromundisclosed
These pups are amazing and the installation is easy. They sound great and one can get many tones with the different knobs. Word of caution: The reviews that complaint that the pups are noisy, etc. come from those used to turning everything to 10, as one pretty much has to do many times with passive pups. The key with these active pups is to modulate the volume a lot in order to get the sound you're looking for. I've been able to get Gilmour, AC/DC, and Satriani tones. Easy on the volume and play with the other knobs in order to get the sound you're looking for.
Two purchases...One Good...One Terrible
Verified Buyer
submitted8 years ago
by215Live
fromPhiladelphia, PA
This pickguard set is solid. Made a huge tonal difference upon first installation when replacing stock pickups.
Q&A
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submitted2 years ago
asked byJacks
fromCarver, MN
Can this be installed into the Squier Classic 60's Vibe Stratocaster?
Yessubmitted4 years ago
asked byPhoenix
fromMacon Missouri
I have a Ritchie Blackmore signature strat. It's a Mexico Strat but very nice to play and I love the scolloped neck. It really has no versatility even thought the Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounders do have some punch. I am playing through a DSL 100 full stack but have a Silver Jubilee full stack ordered. I am on the verge of ordering the DG pickup setup and asking opinions of what people might think it will work with these two amps and the basically Mexico strat???
It'll be greatsubmitted4 years ago
asked byjeff
fromDoty,Wa.
is this considered an active circuit?
Activesubmitted4 years ago
asked byIzzy
fromWesley Chapel Florida
is this a solderless pickguard
No, it's not