Detail 01
Alnico magnets
Alnico is the softer, warmer magnet family compared with ceramic. Less aggressive attack, more give under hard picking.
Product detailSKU #1273887998197
EMGDG20 Pro Series Pickguard/Pickup Set - Ivory
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Loaded pickguard with a complete pickup and wiring set in ivory. For Strat-style guitars where the whole electronics assembly is being replaced at once.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing an entire Strat-style electronics assembly in one drop-in
- Players who want minimal soldering on a pickup upgrade
- Changing pickguard color and pickups together
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars whose pickguard shape or screw pattern differs from the set
- Players who want to keep their existing pickguard or control layout
- Anyone needing a black or aged-white cosmetic match
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Resonant frequency 4.45 kHz
The peak sits in the upper presence range, so string attack and pick detail come through clearly rather than dark.
Detail 03
Noise at –117 dBV
Very low noise floor. Hum and hiss stay down under high gain and near computer screens or lighting dimmers.
Detail 04
Battery life 600 hours
Roughly a year of casual playing. Unplug the cable when not playing; leaving it in drains the battery.
Detail 05
Maximum supply 27V DC
Can run on three 9V batteries for extra headroom, though a single 9V is the normal setup.
Detail 06
Ivory / white finish
A warm off-white rather than pure white. Will not match bright white or aged cream parts exactly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Battery not included, and the guitar needs room for a 9V
- 02Check your body route and screw holes against the pickguard shape before ordering
- 03Output jack and battery wiring may need changing from the stock passive setup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this really drop-in?
The pickups and wiring come mounted to the pickguard. You still connect the output jack and battery, and the pickguard shape must match your body.
02How long does the battery last?
About 600 hours of play. Unplugging the guitar cable shuts the circuit off, so battery life depends on leaving it plugged in.
03Will the ivory match my guitar's other white parts?
Ivory is an off-white with a warm tint. It will not match pure white knobs or covers, and it is lighter than heavily aged cream.
04Can I run it on 18 or 27 volts?
Yes, up to 27V DC. More voltage gives more headroom before the preamp clips, at the cost of extra batteries in the cavity.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Resonant Frequency
- 4.45kHz
1 detailsPlayability
- Output Voltage String
- 1
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Ivory
- Color Finish
- White
4 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 2 kohms
- Output Voltage Strum
- 1.50
- Battery Life
- 600 hours
- Output Noise 60hz
- –91
5 detailsOther
- Maximum Supply
- 27V DC
- Current
- 410 microamps
- Current 9v
- 1,240 microamps
- Noise
- –117 dBV
- Magnet Type
- Alnico
