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product_id: 9511178
title: "EMG KH20 Pro Series Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Prewired Guitar Pickguard Set"
brand: "emg"
price: "2208.65 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Emg"
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region: Tunisia
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# Active ceramic bar magnets for powerful sustain H-S-S pickup config for tonal versatility Prewired on custom 11-hole pearl pickguard EMG KH20 Pro Series Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Prewired Guitar Pickguard Set

**Brand:** emg
**Price:** 2208.65 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unleash your inner metal legend with KH20’s killer tone and effortless install!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EMG KH20 Pro Series Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Prewired Guitar Pickguard Set by emg
- **How much does it cost?** 2208.65 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9511178-emg-kh20-pro-series-kirk-hammett-active-pickup-prewired-guitar)

## Best For

- emg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted emg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** No soldering needed—drop in this prewired set and transform your guitar in under an hour.
- • **Sleek Pearl Aesthetic:** Custom white pearl pickguard with contrasting black knobs adds instant stage-ready style.
- • **Built to Last & Perform:** Durable stainless steel hardware backed by a 2-year warranty ensures reliability gig after gig.
- • **Ergonomic Control Layout:** Thoughtful knob spacing for comfortable volume and tone adjustments during intense play.
- • **Signature Metal Tone Mastery:** Kirk Hammett’s Pro Series EMG 81 humbucker + dual S single-coils deliver fierce, controlled sound with zero noise.

## Overview

The EMG KH20 Pro Series Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Prewired Guitar Pickguard Set combines a powerful EMG 81 humbucker with two S single-coil pickups, all wired on a custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard. Featuring ceramic bar magnets for tight, versatile sound and exceptional sustain, this prewired set offers a no-solder, easy installation upgrade that delivers professional-grade tone and style, trusted by metal icon Kirk Hammett.

## Description

Kirk Hammett is the guitar soloist for a generation of metal fans, and EMG pickups are the tools of his trade. One of the ways he gets his fierce tone and tight searing harmonics is from his signature Pro-Series system: the EMG KH20. This system joins the EMG 81 humbucker with a pair of S single-coil pickups. These pickups are all built using ceramic bar magnets for the tightest, most controlled sound with incredible versatility and sustain. This setup comes with one tone and a master volume all wired on a custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard with contrasting black knobs.

Review: Super Easy Way To Turn a Cheap Pawn Shop Squire Strat Into a Metal Machine! - I picked up a squire Strat from my local pawn shop. It was in great shape, and the original neck and middle pickups had a really nice tone. However, the bridge pickup was a single coil... and well, I was not so impressed with how that one sounded. i.e. it didn't chug. Swapping this unit in was super easy, no soldering required! It took less than an hour to complete the mod... which included a trip my local store to get a 9V battery. One hole out of eleven didn't quite line up. I had to drill that hole in the guitar using the unit as the template. I also had to widen the hole from the jack cavity into the pickup cavity a little to allow the wires to slide through with ease. Now this guitar rocks!!!! And the neck & middle pickups still provide excellent tone diversity. One other really important feature worth mentioning... Strats traditionally have the volume knob way too close to the bridge for my liking. This unit has some space between the bridge and the volume knob. Besides the humbucker bridge pup, the location of the volume knob was the thing that sealed the deal for me. The pearl color of the pick guard is totally awesome looking too! I am super happy with it and would recommend to anyone looking for fun and easy project to get a killer sounding guitar for not a whole lot of money.
Review: I built my own SUPER STRAT! - I had an old Squier 70's Vibe Black Strat that needed a new bridge and pickups. It sat in my attic for years collecting rust and dust. I saw a YouTube video about the EMG KH20 loaded pickguard and heard how great it sounded and decided to restore my old Squier Strat. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! Installing the KH20 was so easy! No soldering necessary. I had to drill a SLIGHTLY bigger hole between the control cavity and the jack cavity for proper wiring but that was easily done. The screw holes in the pickguard lined up PERFECTLY with the ones on my guitar and the battery fit perfectly underneath the volume/tone control knobs. The tones are AMAZING! The clean tones from the S single coils are very Straty, tight and clear. The 81 humbucker is a BEAST with distortion! Plenty of dirt with little to no noise. I also replaced the bridge. Now I have a SUPER STRAT that I can play anything with. And THANKS to desertcart for overnight delivery!

## Features

- Pro Series Kirk Hammett signature system
- Joins the EMG 81 humbucker with a pair of S single-coil pickups
- Ceramic bar magnets for controlled sound and incredible versatility and sustain
- Wired on a custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard with contrasting black knobs
- Complete and ready to mount to your guitar

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0016P6YEE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,550 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #104 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Body Material Type | Wood |
| Brand | EMG |
| Brand Name | EMG |
| Color | BLACK |
| Connector Type | Guitar Pickup Mounting System |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 57 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Wood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00654330300035 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-S-S |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | EMG KH20 Pro Series Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Set, custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard with contrasting black knobs |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Instrument Size | Medium |
| Item Dimensions | 12.5 x 10 x 2.38 inches |
| Item Type Name | Guitar Pickguard Set |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Manufacturer | EMG Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EM943300 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | 1506 |
| Model Number | KH20 |
| Model Series | Pro Series |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Set Name | EMG KH20 Pro Series Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Prewired Guitar Pickguard Set |
| String Material Type | Ceramic |
| Top Material Type | Wood |
| UPC | 654330300035 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Two years from date of purchase, parts and labor. |

## Product Details

- **Body Material:** Wood
- **Brand:** EMG
- **Color:** BLACK
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Wood
- **Guitar Bridge System:** Adjustable
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H-S-S
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Ceramic
- **Top Material Type:** Wood

## Images

![EMG KH20 Pro Series Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Prewired Guitar Pickguard Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tE-ho4sjL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it difficult to switch the pickguard for this set. I am not a big fan of the pearl white.**
A: Extremely easy to switch the pick guard and new equipment.  Also, I believe order in black with white or black EMGs ...   You will not be disappointed with DG20 - excellent product and upgrade to your guitar.

**Q: Will this product fit on a Squier Affinity Strat ?**
A: I just had it put on an Affinity.  It fit fine, and it sounds unbelievable.

**Q: Where does the power source pack go?**
A: In a typical Strat there is room in the control cavity just under the pots (where the knobs are). It fits there quite well. It uses a 9V battery, not a "power pack".

**Q: Hola incluye los mics todo el cableado y el pick guard????**
A: Incluye todo excepto la baterías para las cápsulas, todo lo demás viene incluido. Me salió super bueno el sistema gilmour, 100% recomendable

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super Easy Way To Turn a Cheap Pawn Shop Squire Strat Into a Metal Machine!
*by A***R on November 9, 2023*

I picked up a squire Strat from my local pawn shop. It was in great shape, and the original neck and middle pickups had a really nice tone. However, the bridge pickup was a single coil... and well, I was not so impressed with how that one sounded. i.e. it didn't chug. Swapping this unit in was super easy, no soldering required! It took less than an hour to complete the mod... which included a trip my local store to get a 9V battery. One hole out of eleven didn't quite line up. I had to drill that hole in the guitar using the unit as the template. I also had to widen the hole from the jack cavity into the pickup cavity a little to allow the wires to slide through with ease. Now this guitar rocks!!!! And the neck & middle pickups still provide excellent tone diversity. One other really important feature worth mentioning... Strats traditionally have the volume knob way too close to the bridge for my liking. This unit has some space between the bridge and the volume knob. Besides the humbucker bridge pup, the location of the volume knob was the thing that sealed the deal for me. The pearl color of the pick guard is totally awesome looking too! I am super happy with it and would recommend to anyone looking for fun and easy project to get a killer sounding guitar for not a whole lot of money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I built my own SUPER STRAT!
*by T***S on May 20, 2025*

I had an old Squier 70's Vibe Black Strat that needed a new bridge and pickups. It sat in my attic for years collecting rust and dust. I saw a YouTube video about the EMG KH20 loaded pickguard and heard how great it sounded and decided to restore my old Squier Strat. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! Installing the KH20 was so easy! No soldering necessary. I had to drill a SLIGHTLY bigger hole between the control cavity and the jack cavity for proper wiring but that was easily done. The screw holes in the pickguard lined up PERFECTLY with the ones on my guitar and the battery fit perfectly underneath the volume/tone control knobs. The tones are AMAZING! The clean tones from the S single coils are very Straty, tight and clear. The 81 humbucker is a BEAST with distortion! Plenty of dirt with little to no noise. I also replaced the bridge. Now I have a SUPER STRAT that I can play anything with. And THANKS to Amazon for overnight delivery!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Took some work (for my Ibanez Gio GRX40), BUT WORTH IT!
*by D***D on June 8, 2024*

I want to start off by saying this product- installed- is incredible. Beautiful, and wildly different-sounding tones with all five pickup variations on the 5-way switch. That said, on my Ibanez Gio GRX40, it took some thinking and modification to make it work. First off after removing strings and old yellowing pickgaurd, I checked the fit of the KH-20. The side of the main electronics (volume/tone/5way area is the hub where everything meets) didnt quite clear the cutout on my guitar. So i simply marked the wood that was in the way and grabbed my oscilating tool and cut it out. Then i swapped the input jack- easy peasy. Then i tried to find where the 9V battery would fit. After some thinking and frustration i took off the back plate and removed the center tremolo spring (out of 3) and drilled a small hole between that pocket and the other side and slid the wire through. I put the 9V in a toddler sock and tightened the tensioner bracket to try to compensate for the loss of a spring. (I dont ‘whammy’ much) then i put the pickgaurd into place and it didnt fit the shape of my guitar at all (BTW if you have a Squire I think you won’t have any of these issues or the ones to come), so I marked roughly the new shape I wanted to make it look right, grabbed my little wheel sander and carefully ate away at it until it was about right. Then with fine sand paper, at around a 45° angle I lightly smoothed and beveled the edges to match the rest of the pickgaurd. Lastly I drilled all new holes, because none of the pickgaurd ones matched my guitar. Plus when reshaping a couple holes were eliminated and needed new ones. Before I screwed it down I made all the connectionsfor the electronics, which was refreshingly simple. Although I did have to solder the green wire back onto the terminal it belongs to on the switch (could have been my fault that it came off, hard to say), I’m still giving this 5 starts because of how great the pickups are and how much I like the white pearl finish! It took a fair bit of tools and confidence sonif you dont have one of the two, find someone who does or maybe re-evaluate. The former would be better though, trust me. I’m ‘iffy’ on the pricepoint, because of my experience vs. how easy it is advertised to be. Would still recommend! Pictures kind of show the original look, the stages/hiccups of installation, and then the finished product.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-22*