EMG David Gilmour DG20 Active Prewired Pickguard Pickup in Ivory BWB P
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- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
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- EMG7437
Description
EMG David Gilmour DG20 Active Prewired Pickguard Pickup in Ivory BWB Pickguard
The DG20 delivers the articulate, bell-like single-coil character that defined David Gilmour's tone across decades of classic recordings. This complete prewired pickguard assembly arrives ready to drop into a compatible Fender Stratocaster body, combining three Alnico V-loaded SA single-coil pickups with active buffering and presence control for transparent high-end detail without the noise floor of passive designs.
Tone & Electronics
Three Alnico-loaded SA single-coil pickups with a 4.45 kHz resonant frequency preserve the woody midrange and natural breakup essential for lead recording sessions where note articulation and harmonic clarity cut through dense arrangements. The active circuit runs on a single 9V battery (200-hour life) and generates just -91 dB noise at 60 Hz, eliminating hum in the tracking phase and providing a clean foundation for subtle overdrive and sustain—critical for layered lead work that demands definition over saturation.
Installation & Build
The 11-hole, 3-ply white pearl pickguard arrives fully assembled and wired with a solderless install system, eliminating the need for a soldering iron and reducing studio setup time to minutes. The 2-wire plus battery conductor configuration and prewired harness make this a straightforward drop-in replacement for standard Stratocaster pickguards, keeping your session moving without technical delays.
Key Features
- Three Alnico V-loaded SA single-coil pickups
- Active circuit with 9V DC power supply
- 200-hour battery life per charge cycle
- Output noise: -91 dB (60 Hz)
- Output voltage: 1.00 V (single string), 1.50 V (strum)
- Output impedance: 2000 Ohms
- DC resistance: 2K
- EXG Guitar Expander (treble/bass boost) and SPC presence control
- 11-hole, 3-ply white pearl pickguard
- Solderless prewired installation system
- Resonant frequency: 4.45 kHz
- 2-wire plus battery conductor configuration
This pickguard assembly captures the tonal essence of one of rock's most influential lead voices while eliminating hum and ground-loop noise that plagued passive single-coil setups.
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At a Glance
The DG20 captures David Gilmour's signature woody midrange and bell-like character in a ready-to-install prewired assembly, pairing three Alnico V SA pickups with an active circuit that delivers -91 dB noise floor for clean, detailed recordings. The EXG treble/bass boost and SPC presence control give you studio-grade tone-shaping without the hum that plagues passive setups, making it ideal for recording lead tracks, overdubs, and layered session work in home studios. Drop it into any standard Strat body and start capturing articulate, noise-free tones immediately.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar does this fit, and how hard is installation?
This is a complete prewired pickguard assembly designed for any standard Fender Stratocaster body with 11-hole routing. The solderless system requires no soldering iron—just connect the 2-wire plus battery conductor to your guitar's electronics, and you're done in minutes.
What's the tone like compared to a stock Fender single-coil setup?
The DG20 delivers the articulate, bell-like character of Gilmour's classic recordings while eliminating the hum and noise floor of passive single-coils. Three Alnico V-loaded SA pickups at 4.45 kHz resonance provide a woody midrange and transparent high end, with natural breakup suited to lead work and blues rather than heavy gain or metal.
How does the active circuit work, and what's the battery life?
The active circuit runs on a single 9V battery with a 200-hour life per charge cycle, generating just -91 dB noise at 60 Hz for a clean foundation. The EXG Guitar Expander and SPC presence control provide treble/bass boost and transparent high-end detail control without passive noise penalties.
Is this pickup set suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
No—the DG20 is voiced for blues, rock, studio sessions, and lead work that rely on note definition and natural breakup, not saturation. The Alnico V design and active circuit prioritize transparent tone and articulation over the compression and sustain metal and djent styles demand.
What's included in the box?
You get the complete prewired pickguard assembly with three Alnico V-loaded SA single-coil pickups, active circuit, 11-hole 3-ply white pearl pickguard, and solderless wiring harness. You do not need to source or solder any components; just drop it in and connect the battery conductor.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $24 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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