EMG RA-5 RetroActive Pro Series Prewired Pickguard

The EMG RA-5 RetroActive Pro Series Prewired Pickguard assembly features Alnico 5 magnets. This system features the traditional 1 Volume control, 2 tone controls (High-End rolloff), and a 5 position selection switch. In both Systems each pickup position (Neck/Mid/Bridge) have their own resonant frequency. With different resonant frequencies for each pickup, the in-between tones (positions 2 and 4 on the switch) are strongly pronounced.

The Neck pickup having the highest resonance (around 4.5Khz) with a very fluid, even sparkly response. The middle pickup is typically around 3.5Khz, while the bridge pickup is built for bite and "in your ear" direct tone with a resonance in the 3Khz region.

The Alnico 5 version is brighter with more attack because of the slightly higher magnetism of the Alnico 5 and a lower magnet iron content.

The RetroActive Pickups use EMG's new discrete FET preamp that has more than enough headroom for a single coil pickup and is so low-noise you won't even know your guitar is plugged in. No need for string grounding, so no shock hazard. Low-impedance output so you can sound the same through a cable as well as wireless. and on top of that the whole system only requires 600 Micro-Amps of 9 Volt battery power.

The Systems are completely pre-wired for installation directly into most Strat* Style Guitars. The pickguard is a modern style with 11 holes.