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?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $21 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

EMG RA2 Pro Retro Active Prewired Pickguard Pickup in Black

The EMG RA2 Pro brings classic single-coil character to the stage with modern active electronics engineered into a complete prewired pickguard assembly. This retrofit solution combines noiseless active circuitry with vintage-voiced output, giving you authentic Stratocaster-style tone without the hum and noise that plague traditional passive designs—critical for live reliability and consistent performance night after night.

Electronics & Tone Character

Built around three active noiseless single-coil pickups with Alnico II magnets, this assembly produces a vintage output level that captures the dynamics of classic designs while benefiting from active circuitry's noise rejection and consistency. The configuration includes volume and tone control with a 5-way switch, plus dedicated tone controls for neck and middle pickups, offering precise tonal shaping across all positions—essential for dialing in your sound through a variety of rigs and venues.

Build & Specifications

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, delivering the durability and road reliability gigging musicians demand.

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 the responsiveness of single-coil magnetics with active noise elimination, delivering articulate, hum-free tone in a bolt-on retrofit package built for the stage.

Best suited for	Blues, Rock, Country, Home Recording, Gigging
Tonal character	Articulate, vintage-voiced, noiseless, dynamic, hum-free
Less specialized for	Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced