Description
When builders started dropping humbuckers into Stratocasters back in the early ’80s, EMG took notice and ran with it. The SA/SA/81 is one of the results—an active pickup configuration that combines two SA single-coils with an 81 humbucker in the bridge, giving you Strat-style sparkle alongside a thicker, more aggressive tone when you need it.
Like all EMG systems, this one arrives fully prewired and ready to drop into your guitar, either fully or partially assembled depending on your setup. The Quik-Connect system means everything snaps together without a soldering iron in sight, and if you ever want to swap pickups or reconfigure down the line, you can do it the same way—no desoldering required.
What’s in the box:
- 3 EMG Quik-Connect cables
- Prewired control set with volume control
- 2 tone controls
- 5-way selector switch
- Output jack and battery clip
- Mounting screws and springs
Because these are active pickups, they run on battery power, so it’s worth reading through EMG’s own notes on powering their pickups before you install. EMG also provides solderless wiring instructions specific to S/S/H configurations, which cover the details of getting this exact setup dialed in on your instrument.
Whether you’re upgrading a Strat that’s ready for more output or building a guitar around this exact tonal blend, the SA/SA/81 gives you a straightforward path to get there without rewiring your whole guitar from scratch.
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