EMG Crossroads Set WH
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EMG
Crossroads Set WH
Product Info
Article Number:
539111
Brand:
EMG
Model:
Crossroads Set WH
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EMG Crossroads set is a really clever package, delivering a genuine vintage Strat vibe without the usual hum. It’s a great option for players seeking that classic blues and rock tone—think SRV—and the included wiring really streamlines the install. If you're looking for a straightforward, authentic Strat upgrade, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- EMG Crossroads Set WH
- Set of Pickups for ST-Style Electric Guitar
- Positions: Bridge
- Middle & Neck
- Humbuckers
- Output: Vintage
- Classic 60s/70s Strat sounds
- Each pickup is tuned to a different resonance frequency
- which results in an amazing balance when they are combined in positions 2 or 4
- Proven blues tone in positions 1
- 3 and 5
- Full dynamics of passive vintage pickups without hum or buzz
- Connections: Solderless - EMG's solderless installation system
- Cover colour: White
- Made in USA
- *Set contents: *
- EMG 3 Pickup
- 1 25k volume pots
- 2 x 25k tone potentiometer
- 1 x Stereo output jack
- 1 x 5-Way selector switch
- 3x Pick-up cable
- 3 x Connection cable
- 1 x Output cable
- 1 x Battery cable
- 3 Pairs of mounting screws and springs
PROS
- • Provides authentic vintage Strat tones with modern hum-free operation.
- • The included pots, jack, and switch simplify installation significantly.
- • Unique resonance tuning across pickups delivers excellent position-switching balance.
- • EMG's solderless system offers a clean, reversible installation process.
CONS
- • The pre-wired electronics, while convenient, might limit customization options.
- • While versatile, the tone leans heavily towards classic 60s/70s Strat sounds.
- • The included pots are standard quality; serious tone tweakers may want upgrades.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge, Middle, Neck (ST-Style)
Magnet
Alnico V (Bridge & Neck), Ceramic (Middle)
Output Level
Vintage (approx. 2.5V Bridge, 2.2V Middle, 2.0V Neck)
DC Resistance
Bridge: 7.5kΩ, Middle: 5.5kΩ, Neck: 6.5kΩ
Mounting
Standard Stratocaster routing, included screws and springs
Cover
White
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ceramic magnet in the middle provides a slightly brighter, more focused sound, which helps cut through in position 4 and balances the overall voicing when using multiple pickups.
It's significantly easier than traditional soldering, but a basic understanding of guitar wiring diagrams and pickup connections will be helpful for optimal results.
The Crossroads offers a more authentic vintage feel than Fender's noiseless pickups, while providing a slightly more aggressive edge than the warmer PAF-style DiMarzios, all without the hum.
