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EMG JMaster Pickup Set

The JMaster pickup is inspired by the look, feel and sound of classic, time-tested design. The pickups are hand built with Alnico 5 magnets and wide stacked coils for a rich and balanced single coil.

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    The JMaster pickup is inspired by the look, feel and sound of classic, time-tested design. The pickups are hand built with Alnico 5 magnets and wide stacked coils for a rich and balanced single coil tone.

    A standalone addition to the EMG Retro Active lineup, the pickups feature a preamp design that gives the player a vintage feel and response with the added benefits of an active preamp.

    The set includes EMG’s solderless wiring kit with a master volume and master tone. This set allows the player to install the pickups into their existing instrument to avoid any modifications.

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    EMG JMaster Pickup Set Specifications

    EMG JMaster Pickup Set Specifications
    Product Specifications

    EMG JMaster Pickup Set Specifications

    • Model: JMASTER
    • Logo Color: Gold
    • Magnet Type: Alnico V
    • Resonant Frequency (kHz): 3.15
    • Output Voltage (String): 0.50
    • Output Voltage (Strum): 0.80
    • Output Noise (dBV): -120
    • Output Impedance (kO): 3.16
    • Current @9V (Microamps): 350
    • Battery Life (Hours)*: 715
    • Maximum Supply (Volts DC): 27

    *estimate for two pickups powered by a single 9V, 500mAh battery

    Installation notes:

    The JMASTER™ Set is an active pickup option for Jazzmaster style guitars. The contents of this set allow for a basic control scheme consisting of master volume, master tone, and a three-position toggle switch (not included). The unique upper horn controls (i.e. rhythm circuit) found on many Jazzmaster style guitars will NOT be compatible with the EMG JMASTER™ Pickups, and should be removed or disconnected when installing the JMASTER Set. If you’d like to add a robust active EQ section to your instrument, please consider the EMG JMASTER™ SYSTEM which is available as a pre-loaded pickguard. The standalone JMASTER Set is intended for more basic setups and/or instruments which lack sufficient cavity space for upper horn controls. Please verify that your instrument’s pickguard can accommodate the JMASTER Pickups before installation.

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