EMG DG20 Inspired by David Gilmour Active Pickup Set with Pickguard
EMG DG20 Pro Series Pickguard is inspired by the iconic red Strat® known for delivering some of the legendary tones that defined David Gilmour's sound.
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If you’ve ever chased the soaring, stadium-filling tone of rock's most legendary solos, the EMG DG20 Pro Series Pickguard is your golden ticket. Inspired by the iconic red Strat® that defined David Gilmour's signature sound, this prewired powerhouse drops that unmistakable sonic magic right into your favorite guitar. It blends vintage warmth with modern active reliability, giving you a massive tonal palette without the hum.
Dial in a Decade-Defining Tone
Chasing the perfect single-coil snap can feel like a lifelong quest, but EMG did the heavy lifting for you. This setup is engineered to give you crystalline highs, meaty mids, and a rich, dynamic response that responds beautifully to your picking dynamics.
Ivory Alnico-Loaded SA Single-Coil Pickups: These bad boys serve up a creamy, smooth overdrive and a sparkling clean tone. They perfectly capture that classic, early Stratocaster chime, but with absolutely zero hum.
EXG Guitar Expander: Give this knob a twist to simultaneously supercharge your treble and bass while scooping the mids. The result? A massive, hi-fi sound that slices through any mix like a hot knife through butter.
SPC Presence Control: Think of the Strat Presence Control as your personal "fatten-up" switch. It boosts your midrange and overall volume, launching your single-coils into rich, warm, humbucker-like territory.
Drop-In Brilliance
Nobody wants to spend their entire weekend soldering tiny wires when they could be playing. The DG20 takes the headache completely out of guitar surgery. It’s a brilliant, frustration-free way to completely overhaul your instrument's voice in a matter of minutes.
Prewired Perfection: Forget complex wiring diagrams and burnt fingertips. The entire system is fully assembled right out of the box.
Custom 11-Hole Fit: Designed to drop straight into most standard 11-hole Stratocaster bodies, making the swap ridiculously simple.
Solderless Installation: Thanks to EMG's modern solderless connections, you can plug everything together and get back to making music in minutes.
Dressed for the Gig
A guitar that sounds this good needs to look the part. The DG20 series gives you visual versatility to match your instrument's unique vibe, ensuring your axe looks exactly as sharp as it sounds.
Classic White Pearl: For that unmistakable vintage flair, this traditional pickguard features a stunning white pearl design loaded with classic ivory pickups.
The Eclipse: Looking for something a little stealthier? This option mounts those classic ivory pickups onto a sleek, aggressive black pickguard.
The Total Eclipse: For the modern player who wants it all blacked out, this version features a black pickguard equipped with stealthy black pickups.
The Ultimate Axe Upgrade
The EMG DG20 Pro Series Pickguard is what happens when brilliant engineering meets rock royalty. It captures the soul of a guitar legend while offering the reliability and completely noiseless operation of premium active electronics. It’s the ultimate upgrade for players who want to explore the outer limits of their guitar's voice.
Frequently Asked Questions about the EMG DG20
What is the EMG DG20 Pro Series Pickguard?
It's a prewired pickguard with active single-coil pickups and tone controls, inspired by David Gilmour's iconic sound.
Does the EMG DG20 require a battery?
Yes, it requires a 9-volt battery to power the active electronics.
Will the EMG DG20 fit my Stratocaster?
Yes, its 11-hole pattern is designed to fit most Stratocaster-style bodies.
What do the EXG and SPC knobs actually do?
The EXG knob boosts bass and treble, while the SPC knob boosts the midrange for a thicker, humbucker-like tone.
Who is the EMG DG20 best suited for?
It's ideal for guitarists seeking versatile, noiseless single-coil tones, especially those chasing classic stadium-rock lead sounds.
EMG DG20 Inspired by David Gilmour Active Pickup Set with Pickguard Features:
Ivory Alnico-loaded SA single-coil pickups for rich, dynamic response
EXG Guitar Expander to enhance treble and bass frequencies
SPC presence control to bring out warmth and midrange depth
Prewired on a custom 11-hole 3 Ply Pickguard for easy installation
Available in White Pearl, Eclipse, and Total Eclipse color configurations
wow ! easy to install. sounds awesome like you dreamed of ! such a clean and sweet sound ! your going to love it ! I recommend it to you! buy these pick ups ! you wont regret it !
Published date
07/28/25
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Great!! Excellent guitar upgrade, easy
Great!! Excellent guitar upgrade, easy to install, great quality material, and most importantly the guitar sound is phenomenal… I recommend it!!!
Published date
11/02/24
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Combined this loaded pick guard with the Keeley Darkside Fuzz Delay !
This active pick guard pushed me into the realm of active pickups. Glad I went that directions. Thanks AMS!
Published date
06/29/23
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Scott 🇺🇸
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Made my Strat Sing!
I tried different pickups, but these sound great. They are really quiet which is perfect for what I use my strat for. I just which EMG would let you customize the set by changing the pickguard. I did it myself, really easy to do, but it would be a cool feature.
Published date
04/05/23
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Love how it sounds it truly woke up my squier bullet Stratocaster
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