EMG David Gilmour DG20 System - Complete Pickup System SA Single Coil
EMG David Gilmour DG20 System - Complete Pickup System
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Description
David Gilmour is recognized the world over for his revolutionary and incomparable sound with the legendary Pink Floyd and his work as a solo artist. When you hear the tones coming out of his red Strat® you're hearing his signature EMG Pro Series system: the DG20. This set utilizes our ivory Alnico loaded SA single coil pickups, an EXG Guitar Expander for increased treble and bass frequencies, and an SPC presence control to enhance your Strat's earthiness and mid-range. The system comes prewired on a custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard with white knobs for easy installation.
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| Condition | New |
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| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The EMG David Gilmour DG20 brings studio-grade single-coil tone and presence shaping into your Strat—ideal for tracking rock, blues, and progressive sessions where articulate treble and warm mid-range character matter. The integrated EXG expander and SPC presence control let you dial in clarity and earthiness without rewiring, making it a fast way to refresh your tone chain during recording without sacrificing versatility across overdubs. The prewired pickguard and complete system eliminate installation fuss, letting you focus on capture instead of troubleshooting.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Rock, Blues, Progressive, Solo |
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| Tonal character | Articulate single-coils, enhanced treble and bass, warm mid-range, presence-controlled, vintage-modern hybrid |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Punk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the DG20 system?
The system includes ivory Alnico-loaded SA single-coil pickups for all three positions, an EXG Guitar Expander for enhanced treble and bass, an SPC presence control to shape mid-range and earthiness, and a prewired white pearl pickguard with white knobs ready for drop-in installation on a standard SSS Stratocaster.
Is this system suitable for metal or punk?
No—the DG20 is voiced for rock, blues, progressive, and solo work where articulate single-coil response and vintage-modern warmth are priorities. The presence-controlled character is not designed for the aggressive, high-output demands of metal or punk styles.
How does the presence control circuit work?
The integrated SPC presence control enhances your Strat's mid-range earthiness and allows you to dial in how much presence boost you want in the signal, giving you tonal shaping without adding noise or requiring external pedals.
What skill level do I need to install this?
The prewired pickguard is designed for straightforward drop-in installation on a standard SSS Strat, making it accessible to intermediate players with basic soldering confidence; advanced and professional users will find the wiring clean and ready to integrate into any setup.
How does this compare to a Fender Custom Shop or Suhr Pro Series Strat?
The DG20 offers comparable single-coil articulation and presence shaping at a budget-friendly price point; you get the tone-shaping flexibility and Alnico character without committing to a complete instrument purchase, making it ideal for upgrading an existing Strat.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $24 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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