EMG SA/SA/81 HSS Electric Guitar Pickup set – Ivory

EMG SA/SA/81 HSS Electric Guitar Pickup set - Ivory
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EMG SA/SA/81 HSS Active Electric Guitar Pickup Set - Ivory

Recreate the ultimate high-performance hybrid tone that defined an era. The EMG SA/SA/81 HSS Pickup Set pays homage to the early 1980s movement when players began modifying traditional Stratocaster layouts with high-output bridge humbuckers to achieve heavy rock supremacy. This legendary combination pairs Eventide-sharp tracking with classic single-coil fluid warmth. Finished in a vintage-accurate, timeless Ivory cap color, this matched set establishes the perfect balance of aggressive bridge distortion and pristine, articulate neck and middle single-coil processing for studio or stage.

Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Ceramic Bridge Ferocity & Alnico V Single-Coil Clarity

The structural layout of the SA/SA/81 configuration is engineered to give multi-genre guitarists total dynamic control over their frequency footprint. Sitting in the bridge position is the flagship EMG 81 humbucker, utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close-aperture coils to unleash an ultra-sharp transient attack, intense high-end cut, and massive fluid sustain for heavy rhythm work and searing leads. This is perfectly calibrated with two EMG SA active single-coils in the neck and middle positions. Loaded with premium Alnico V bar magnets, these single-coils produce a beautifully bright, airy top end with a rich low-mid fundamental focus, tracking string bends flawlessly across the audio spectrum with virtually noiseless operation.

E-E-A-T: Premium Solderless Optimization & Complete System Rig Integration

At Angkor Music, we prioritize dependable, high-utility upgrade architectures that minimize bench time. The SA/SA/81 package features EMG’s exclusive Solderless Installation System, including a solderless 5-way selector switch and matched low-impedance 25K pots. This complete plug-and-play network eliminates the need for hot irons or complex wiring diagrams, allowing you to drop this active setup directly into your instrument and experience hum-free tracking even under extreme high-gain conditions.

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Technical Specifications

  • Brand: EMG Pickups
  • Model: SA/SA/81 Set (HSS Configuration)
  • SKU: EMGSASA81IVORY
  • Pickup Type: Active (Humbucker Bridge, Single-Coil Middle & Neck)
  • Bridge Pickup Magnet Material: Ceramic Bar Magnet Core
  • Middle/Neck Pickup Magnet Material: Alnico V Bar Magnets
  • Cap Colour: Aged Vintage Ivory
  • Output Impedance: Low Impedance (Preamped Architecture)
  • Noise Profiles: Fully Shielded Internal Preamps (Noiseless Performance)
  • Installation Formatting: 100% Quick-Connect Solderless Harness Layout
  • Condition: Brand New

In the Box Solderless Kit Contents

  • Active Volume Potentiometer: 1 x 25K Volume Pot
  • Active Tone Potentiometers: 2 x 25K Tone Pots
  • Output Connector: 1 x 1/4" Stereo Output Jack
  • Pickup Selector Switch: 1 x Solderless 5-Way Blade Selector Switch
  • Hardware Components: 3 x Pairs of Target Height Screws and Tension Springs
  • System Interconnects: 3 x Quick-Connect Pickup Cables, 3 x Interconnect Cables, 1 x Output Routing Cable, 1 x 9V Battery Snap Cable

Key Product Features

  • Iconic 80s HSS Voicing: Delivers an aggressive, razor-sharp rock voice in the bridge alongside buttery, smooth single-coil positions.
  • Continuous Bar Magnet Alignment: Internal Alnico V and Ceramic bar structures preserve linear string-to-string balance during extreme pitch bends.
  • Noiseless Active Architecture: Built-in low-impedance preamps fully cancel 60-cycle single-coil hum, allowing pristine high-gain staging.
  • Zero-Solder Tinkering: Quick-clip terminal connections allow you to modify or swap your pickup configurations seamlessly at any time.
  • Five Distinct Sonic Textures: The custom 5-way switch unlocks traditional rock chunk, clear clean chord rhythms, and signature out-of-phase Strat single-coil positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an active HSS set require an internal battery inside the guitar?
Yes. The internal low-noise preamps integrated within the EMG SA and 81 pickups require standard active power to operate. A single 9-volt alkaline battery provides up to 3,000 hours of regular playing time. Unplugging your guitar cable when the instrument is on its stand automatically disconnects the loop to prevent battery drain.

Will this Ivory set fit straight into a standard single-coil Stratocaster body routing?
This depends on your instrument's body routing. The neck and middle SA pickups drop into standard single-coil cavities perfectly. However, your bridge pickup cavity must have a wider "Humbucker" or "Universal/Swimming Pool" route to accommodate the physical dimensions of the larger EMG 81 bridge humbucker.

What is the benefit of the included 25K potentiometers over traditional factory pots?
Standard passive guitars typically use high-resistance 250K or 500K volume and tone pots. Because active EMGs output a low-impedance signal, they require the included active-spec 25K pots to ensure a beautifully smooth volume taper, zero high-frequency loss, and complete noise suppression throughout the control sweep.

Additional information

Weight 0.60 kg
colour

Ivory
type

Humbucker, Single Coil
To Fit Guitar

Electric Guitar
Active/passive

Active
Position

Bridge, Middle, Neck

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