EMG RA-2 Pro Pickguard WH
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EMG
RA-2 Pro Pickguard WH
Product Info
Article Number:
539109
Brand:
EMG
Model:
RA-2 Pro Pickguard WH
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This EMG RA-2 Pro is a fantastic, pre-wired upgrade for Strat players chasing classic tones. It nails that vintage vibe – think early Hendrix or SRV – with a remarkably clean and consistent sound. Perfect for blues, rock, and roots music where hum and buzz are unwelcome guests.
Product Description
- EMG RA-2 Pro Pickguard WH
- Pre-Wired Pickguard for Electric Guitar
- Pickup design: Active noiseless single coils
- Output: Vintage
- Positions: Bridge
- Middle & Neck
- Cover colour: Black
- Equipped with the Crossroads Set for classic 60s/70s Strat sounds
- Each pickup is tuned to a different resonant 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
- Volume and tone control
- 5-Way switch
- Switch positions: 1: bridge
- 2: bridge & middle
- 3: middle
- 4: middle and neck
- 5: neck
- Pickguard colour: White
- 3-Ply
- 11 Hole
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Pre-wired pickguard simplifies installation, saving time and potential headaches.
- • Active noiseless design delivers clean tone, eliminating hum and interference.
- • Crossroads set provides balanced tonal response across all pickup combinations.
- • 3-ply construction offers a robust, premium feel and aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • Active pickups require a 9V battery, adding maintenance and potential weight.
- • The 'vintage' output may lack the high-gain character some modern players desire.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to individual pickups or other pickup sets.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge, Middle, Neck (Pre-Wired)
Magnet
Ceramic (estimated, based on EMG active single coils)
Output Level
Medium-High (typical of EMG active pickups)
DC Resistance
5.5k - 6.5k Ohms (estimated, typical for EMG SA series)
Mounting
Standard 11-Hole Stratocaster Pickguard
Cover
Black
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Frequently Asked Questions
They are designed to be significantly quieter than passive pickups, but extremely high-gain rigs or poor grounding can still introduce some noise.
The RA-2 offers a more compressed and focused tone, lacking the more open and airy quality of a Fender pickup. It’s a warmer, more aggressive vintage sound.
Yes, there's a battery compartment accessible from the back of the pickguard; no disassembly needed for battery changes.
