EMG RA2 Pro Retro Active Prewired Pickguard Pickup in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG6052
Description
EMG RA2 Pro Retro Active Prewired Pickguard Pickup in Black
The EMG RA2 Pro brings studio-grade single-coil character into your recording chain through a complete prewired pickguard assembly. This retrofit solution pairs noiseless active circuitry with vintage-voiced output, eliminating 60-cycle hum and noise artifacts that complicate tracking and mixing—ideal for home studios and project work where clean signal integrity matters.
Electronics & Recording Performance
Built around three active noiseless single-coil pickups with Alnico II magnets, this assembly produces a vintage output level that reproduces the harmonic character of classic designs while leveraging active circuitry's noise floor and gain stability. The configuration includes volume and tone control with a 5-way switch, plus dedicated tone controls for neck and middle pickups, enabling surgical tonal adjustment during recording and mix-down without re-tracking.
Installation & Integration
The 3-ply pickguard assembly arrives fully prewired and ready to drop into compatible instruments, eliminating soldering and assembly work. Its 11-hole configuration ensures proper fitment with standard single-coil cavity routing, while USA manufacturing guarantees quality control and component selection throughout.
Key Features
- Active noiseless single-coil pickup design
- Three-pickup configuration: Bridge, Middle, and Neck
- Alnico II magnet material
- Vintage output level
- Fully active electronics
- Volume and tone control with 5-way switch
- Tone controls for neck and middle pickups only
- 3-ply pickguard construction
- 11-hole configuration
- Black color finish
- Made in USA
- Prewired and ready to install
This prewired assembly combines single-coil articulation with active noise elimination, capturing transparent, hum-free recordings in a straightforward retrofit package.
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At a Glance
The EMG RA2 Pro brings articulate vintage single-coil character into the studio with active noise elimination, so you get clean, hum-free recordings without sacrificing the dynamics and warmth that make single-coils work in mix. The prewired assembly and dedicated tone controls for neck and middle pickups give you quick tonal shaping during tracking and overdubs, and the noiseless active circuitry ensures your home-studio recordings stay pristine during long sessions. Pick this for blues, rock, and country home-recording projects where you want authentic single-coil vibe with modern studio reliability.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Home Recording
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to solder anything to install this?
No. The RA2 Pro arrives fully prewired and ready to drop into any compatible Stratocaster-style guitar with standard single-coil cavities and an 11-hole pickguard configuration. Installation is purely mechanical.
Will this eliminate hum in my guitar?
Yes. The active noiseless circuitry is engineered specifically to reject hum and noise while maintaining the vintage output level and articulate tone of classic single-coils, so you get quiet, consistent performance on stage and in the studio.
What guitars is this compatible with?
This assembly fits any Stratocaster-style guitar with standard single-coil cavity routing and an 11-hole pickguard configuration. Verify your guitar's pickguard hole pattern before ordering.
How does this compare to vintage Fender or Seymour Duncan single-coils?
The RA2 Pro delivers vintage-voiced tone and dynamics similar to classic single-coils like the Fender Original 57/62 or Seymour Duncan SSL-1, but adds active noise rejection and modern consistency without the hum and noise of passive designs.
Can I shape the tone with this assembly?
Yes. You get a master volume and tone control with a 5-way pickup selector, plus dedicated tone controls for the neck and middle pickups, allowing precise tonal adjustment across all positions.
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 $21 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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