Detail 01
Ceramic magnets
All three pickups are built around ceramic magnets.
Product detailSKU #1273887998308
EMGKH20 Kirk Hammett Prewired Pickguard/Pickup Set Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A prewired Kirk Hammett pickup-and-pickguard set pairing an EMG-81 with two ceramic-magnet EMG-S single-coils.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking the KH20’s EMG-81 and dual EMG-S configuration.
- Players who want a pre-assembled pickguard with five-position switching and master volume/tone controls.
- Players seeking the EMG-S’s brighter, upper-mid-to-high-frequency response.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want a prewired pickguard/pickup set.
- Players seeking pickups with alnico magnets.
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
EMG-S pickups
They use EMG-SA-style construction with ceramic rather than alnico magnets, with equivalent output and a brighter tone quality.
Detail 03
Five-position switch
The prewired set includes five-position switching.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The set comes pre-assembled on a custom pearl white pickguard with contrasting black knobs.
- 02It uses an EMG-81 plus two EMG-S single-coil pickups.
- 03The stated current draw is 240 µA at 9V, with a stated battery life of 1,000 hours.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickups are included?
One EMG-81 and two EMG-S single-coil pickups.
02What controls are included?
A five-position switch, master volume control, and master tone control.
03What is the pickguard like?
The set is pre-assembled on a custom pearl white pickguard with contrasting black knobs.
04What battery life is stated?
1,000 hours, with a stated 9V current draw of 240 µA.
Reference
Full specifications
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