Outfit Your Offset with EMG’s Retro Active Technology
EMG’s JMaster Pre-wired Pickguard is a fully self-contained drop-in pickguard replacement, loaded with two of EMG’s cutting-edge JMaster Retro Active pickups! These stacked-coil pickups are based on an iconic surfy single-coil from the golden age of guitar building, only revamped with a built-in preamp for a tone that threads the needle between vintage vibe and modern performance. Moreover, the EMG JMaster Pickguard replaces the traditional offset-style rhythm circuit section with a host of versatile tone-shaping features, including an SPC control, clean boost, and EXG control to sculpt your sound. Best of all, the EMG Jmaster Pre-wired Pickguard is a fully self-contained system that can be installed onto many offset-style guitars with zero modification.
Note: While the EMG JMaster Pre-wired pickguard serves as a drop-in replacement for many offset-style guitars with compatible pickguard shapes, it’s always a good idea to call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700 before purchasing to ensure full compatibility.
Enhanced tone-shaping options
Instead of the traditional rhythm circuit found on most offset-style guitars, the EMG JMaster’s top controls offer a plethora of sonic options for tweaking your tone. First up is the SPC control, a flexible EQ option that boosts your pickup’s midrange for a fuller, rawer feel. Next, the EXG control boosts your signal’s low and high frequencies — an option that Sweetwater guitarists love for its liquid-sounding sonics, and one that packs plenty of low-end power and crystalline highs. Finally, the EMG JMaster’s control section also sports a 12dB full-frequency boost to push the front end of your tube amp into sweet, singing saturation.
EMG JMaster Pre-wired Pickguard Features:
- Pre-wired drop-in pickguard replacement designed for offset-style guitars
- Loaded with dual Retro Active stacked JMaster pickups for a vintage-style single-coil tone with all the benefits of modern active electronics
- SPC control offers a biting mid-boost for a fuller spectrum of tones
- Built-in 12dB full-frequency boost to push the front end of your amp into overdrive
- EXG control boosts both your low- and high-end frequencies for a smooth, liquid-style tone with powerful bass and bell-like highs
