The Dual EMG-RB10 Block®

The Dual EMG-RB10 Block®

Pickup Module for all RAILBOARD models with tone and volume controls

  • Now replaces the R-Block Pickup on all Railboards

Components

EMG-RB10 BLOCK Pickup Module

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We worked with Rob Turner of EMG on getting the best basic passive audio output from the shielded single coil pickups, a rich and warm tone with enhanced mid-ranges and alnico magnets. The pair of pickup coils have the same precise height and “tilt” adjustment screws and fit into the same but slightly modified “R-Block” black anodized aluminum housing. There are no active components and thus no mono mode (except of course through a mixing board). The module fits into the same position on the Railboard neck beam using a pair of attachment screws at the same locations – interchangeable with the existing Villex module.

The thinner magnets the Railboard requires produce slightly less volume than our Stickup passive pickups, for example, but these EMGs have an excellent signal to noise ratio, very low hum, and minimal crosstalk, even with hi-gain distortion on the melody side.

This basic R-Block is very easy to repair and with parts easily replaceable. For those of you who enjoy simplicity, we recommend this new “EMG-RB”.

KEVIN KEITH TALKS ABOUT THE EMG-RB10 BLOCK®

Why I Swear by EMG Pickups

I’ve been using EMG pickups since their early days, and now they’re on all my Sticks and most of my basses. Here’s why:

  1. They have a distinct tonality that cuts through any mix – the bass strings become one with the kick drum and the melody side just shimmers—perfect for bands and heavy electronic sounds.
  2. Plug & Play Consistency – Same effects, same settings, always killer tone across all my basses and Sticks.

For my Phil Collins cover, the bass went straight into an 1176 compressor (Waves or Arturia, factory bass preset). The melody ran through Kuassa Ampilfikation Matchlok for that warm, tweed-amp vibe.

The goal? A huge yet simple Stick sound—where every note hits harder. Love gear, but sometimes less is more!

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