EMG SA/SA/81 Active HSS Pickup Set - Black Certified Open Box

Name: EMG SA/SA/81 Active HSS Pickup Set - Black
Brand: EMG
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Active Pickup Set with 2 Single-coils, 1 Humbucker, Quik-Connect Wiring Harness, Volume and Tone Controls, 5-way Switch, Output Jack, and Battery Mounting Hardware - Black

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Item ID: SASA81d2

EMG SA/SA/81 Active HSS Pickup Set - Black

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Product performs to factory specifications. Product shows signs of light handling from previous use. Does not include battery mounting foam. Product is in original packaging. Packaging is in good condition.

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A Great Set for a Wide Range of Tones

This EMG SA/SA/81 Active Pickup Set is a powerful addition to your favorite guitar when you need it to cover an extremely wide tonal territory. The active EMG 81 humbucker in the bridge position is famous around Sweetwater for its high output, billowing low end, and cutting top. The active SA single-coils in the neck and bridge offer vintage Strat-like tones with noiseless performance and higher headroom. And the SA/SA/81 set includes your volume and tone controls along with everything else you need to get up and running easily.

EMG SA/SA/81 Active Pickup Set Features:

Active pickup set with everything you need for an easy install
Active 81 humbucker in the bridge is powerful and clear
SA single-coils offer vintage Strat tones with modern performance
1 volume and 2 tone controls included
EMG's Quik-Connect makes wiring it up a piece of cake
Battery clip, 5-way switch, and output jack included

The SA/SA/81 Active Pickup Set is a great do-it-all setup.

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Tech Specs

Type: Set: Humbucker, 2 x Single-coil
Active/Passive: Active
Configuration: HSS Set
Magnet Material: Ceramic/Steel (bridge), Alnico V (neck, middle)
Number of Conductors: 2 wire plus battery
DC Resistance: 10K
Connectivity: Solderless
Number of Strings: 6
Covering: Covered
Color: Black
Format: Strat-sized
Manufacturer Part Number: 147.00

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Dropped this set into a MIM strat, hss. Stupid easy, took 45 min but I also changed machine heads.

Best decision I ever made. Always loved the 81 in other guitars, not sure why I waited this long to make my favorite strat active, but its maybe the best decision I ever made. I really dont need a gate anymore, novel concept for a strat player in a rock band.

Ill also add, that I shopped the DG20 and SL20 sets too and ultimately decided that the mods on those set ups could technically be achieved later through this one and some creative wiring. The kit includes a guide for multiple combinations, super cool.

Great sounding pickups. Only issue I had was the lead wires for the were a tad short and made installing them a little harder than it should have been.

Dropped them in the guitar . Easy to install solder-less connectors and sound great!

I bought this set for my 1991 Jackson soloist lighting sky, USA made of course. Easy to use from the start had mild set back, but all Sweetwater associates were able to help me just fine. This was my best experience with a music-friendly company. plus they called to check on me often if everything was going well. the best service ever. To all involved thank you so much your friend Richard Flora.

I rebuilt a terrible Ibanez Gio with my son and wanted to see if these pickups would make the guitar worth keeping, and boy did they. They turned the $30 p.o.s into an very playable and fantastic sounding guitar. It sounds as good (and even better depending on the style) as my Carvin DC. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I wish the included harness was a little longer, I had to splice in a section. But other than that, no complaints. Tone is great in each position! And a big shout out to Ryan and the Crew at Sweetwater, best customer service in the industry!

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