EMG DG20 Pro Series Strat Pickguard Collection

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   Frederic L.28/07/2018

   A pure treat. Pickups with vintage sound, and versatile as you can imagine.
   
   The installation to begin with: not being a professional welder, the electronic plugs are very practical, and the plate is changed in 10 minutes! (Provide a 9V battery however, it is not included in the kit although it is essential.)
   
   Aesthetically speaking, the microphones -although their modern look is in contrast to their sound- are very simple and beautiful.
   As for the pearl plate, it is also magnificent: however, I preferred the white plate of my Stratocaster Fiesta Red (... A little air of deja vu among Pink Floyd fans of the post-Waters era?)
   
   Let's get to the main thing now: The sound.
   From the first notes... A SOUND SENDING P.U.L.S.E!
   
   To hell with the purists who will tell you that active microphones are cold and tasteless!
   Slamming and vintage to perfection, with breathtaking sustain. The EXG allows you to go from the classic sound of a 60's Stratocaster to a more modern and powerful sound, without distorting the sound of a Stratocaster in any way. Finally, the SPC acts like a real boost that has nothing to envy to humbukers! The change of position is done without any clap, and this silence... “Come on you painter, you piper, you prisoner, and shine!”
   
   Finally, I want to highlight the versatility of these microphones. They allow an incredible variety of sound thanks to the tone potentiometers that 90% of guitarists usually leave in position 10 without touching it. And although this plate is a Holy Grail for fans of Pink Floyd, it allows you to play Dire Straits songs clean, for example, with the greatest respect. (And yes! The microphones on Mark Knopfler's Pensa Suhr are EMG-SA too!)
   
   From Comfortably Numb to Sultans Of Swing... There is only one step.
   From clean to big distortion... also!
   With the SPC potentiometer set to full, I was surprised to be able to play Maiden without a hitch.
   
   In short, a delight of silence, sustain, and versatility. Finally, microphone activity adds a real plus, both in terms of sound and originality. These microphones definitely stand out, no more “Another Brick in the Wall!”

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   Frederic L.28/07/2018

   A pure treat. Pickups with vintage sound, and versatile as you can imagine.
   
   The installation to begin with: not being a professional welder, the electronic plugs are very practical, and the plate is changed in 10 minutes! (Provide a 9V battery however, it is not included in the kit although it is essential.)
   
   Aesthetically speaking, the microphones -although their modern look is in contrast to their sound- are very simple and beautiful.
   As for the pearl plate, it is also magnificent: however, I preferred the white plate of my Stratocaster Fiesta Red (... A little air of deja vu among Pink Floyd fans of the post-Waters era?)
   
   Let's get to the main thing now: The sound.
   From the first notes... A SOUND SENDING P.U.L.S.E!
   
   To hell with the purists who will tell you that active microphones are cold and tasteless!
   Slamming and vintage to perfection, with breathtaking sustain. The EXG allows you to go from the classic sound of a 60's Stratocaster to a more modern and powerful sound, without distorting the sound of a Stratocaster in any way. Finally, the SPC acts like a real boost that has nothing to envy to humbukers! The change of position is done without any clap, and this silence... “Come on you painter, you piper, you prisoner, and shine!”
   
   Finally, I want to highlight the versatility of these microphones. They allow an incredible variety of sound thanks to the tone potentiometers that 90% of guitarists usually leave in position 10 without touching it. And although this plate is a Holy Grail for fans of Pink Floyd, it allows you to play Dire Straits songs clean, for example, with the greatest respect. (And yes! The microphones on Mark Knopfler's Pensa Suhr are EMG-SA too!)
   
   From Comfortably Numb to Sultans Of Swing... There is only one step.
   From clean to big distortion... also!
   With the SPC potentiometer set to full, I was surprised to be able to play Maiden without a hitch.
   
   In short, a delight of silence, sustain, and versatility. Finally, microphone activity adds a real plus, both in terms of sound and originality. These microphones definitely stand out, no more “Another Brick in the Wall!”

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   Patrick S.02/06/2018

   Having two left hands, it took me a bit of time. Installed on a Squier Standard Stratocaster and not a Fender, the plate is very close to the bottom of the guitar, so there is no “pit” to place the drums.
   First solution: place the 9V battery between the two microphones (bridge and medium)
   Second solution I adopted, place the 9V battery against the large zinc plate of the tremolo. There is just room and it is not tight. Pass the power wire through the hole where the mass that goes to the springs passes.
   Once all this is done we end up with microphones that completely change the identity of the guitar. The two systems adapted to the “tone” buttons allow you to shape the sound and are very effective. My amp woke up when I turned up the guitar volume.
   On a guitar like mine with a very poor microphone, this completely changes the character of the guitar.
   It's still Stratocaster, but you can feel that the beast has some under the hood. You can limit the effects and stay strat type or you can go for the Humbucker sound practically.
   I am very happy with my purchase.

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   Patrick S.02/06/2018

   Having two left hands, it took me a bit of time. Installed on a Squier Standard Stratocaster and not a Fender, the plate is very close to the bottom of the guitar, so there is no “pit” to place the drums.
   First solution: place the 9V battery between the two microphones (bridge and medium)
   Second solution I adopted, place the 9V battery against the large zinc plate of the tremolo. There is just room and it is not tight. Pass the power wire through the hole where the mass that goes to the springs passes.
   Once all this is done we end up with microphones that completely change the identity of the guitar. The two systems adapted to the “tone” buttons allow you to shape the sound and are very effective. My amp woke up when I turned up the guitar volume.
   On a guitar like mine with a very poor microphone, this completely changes the character of the guitar.
   It's still Stratocaster, but you can feel that the beast has some under the hood. You can limit the effects and stay strat type or you can go for the Humbucker sound practically.
   I am very happy with my purchase.

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   sdw12/06/2024

   The pickups are great, super long sustain. The system is efficient even if there is a background noise when activating the EXG and the SPC mainly in clean sound according to the first tests (vox mini 5 amp).
   
   Although the pickgard was compatible with my Squier CV60, I not only had to sand it to adapt it to the handle but also drill a new mounting hole because it was not in the same place as on my old one. The installation is quite fast if you follow a tutorial found on the net and not counting the small adjustments.
   
   However, the product is still an excellent choice, I am amazed by the dynamic sound of the system.

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