Description
The SA-2 sits right in the middle of Tom Anderson’s SA lineup — a hum-canceling, single-coil-sized pickup built on the same construction as the SD series, but voiced with a fuller, more full-bodied midrange that never sacrifices note-to-note articulation. It’s the kind of pickup that rewards players chasing that elusive balance between vintage snap and modern clarity.
Where the SA1 is Anderson’s most requested, medium-output option, the SA-2 steps things up with slightly increased power and fullness — perfect if you want a bit more grit and presence without tipping into hot-rodded territory. It’s a natural fit for hollow body guitars and swamp ash builds, where the extra midrange helps the pickup cut through the wood’s natural airiness.
A popular application: drop the SA-2 in the bridge position and pair it with SA1 pickups in the neck and middle to even out output across positions — a classic Anderson trick for keeping tonal balance consistent no matter where you’re picking.
- Hum-canceling single-coil-sized design
- Slightly hotter than SA1, milder than SA2+
- Reverse-wound SA2R also available for split-humbucker hum canceling setups
- Ideal for hollow body and swamp ash guitars
If you’re building out a full SA set or just topping off the bridge slot, the SA-2 delivers that extra bit of push exactly where you want it.
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