Emg 57 Pickup User Manual
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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL: 57 PICKUP
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
57
Magnet Type* A
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 2.11
Output Voltage (String) 3.00
Output Voltage (Strum) 4.50
Output Noise (60 Hz) -100
Output Impedance (Kohm) 10
Current @9V (Microamps) (Set) 160
Battery Life (Hours) (Set) 1500
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) (Set) 27
2.75
(69.8)
(3.76)
3.09
.725 (18.4)
*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico)
Installation notes:
All EMG Pickups are compatible with each other. EMG accessories, the VLPF, EXG, SPC or RPC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System
without requiring an extra battery. DO NOT reconnect the bridge ground wire, EMG Pickups do not require string grounding. Use the 25K Ohm
controls that are included for best results. If your output jack is a long panel style you will need a stereo jack, use a SwitchCraft 152B , soldering
will be required (see the bottom of page 2). Adjust the pickup level to the strings, and at a distance that works for you, experiment. Alternate
wiring diagrams are available at; emgpickups.com.
Included with each pickup:
1 VOLUME CONTROL (25K)
1 TONE CONTROL (25K)
.390
(10)
BATTERY
BUSS
(6)
.235
.310
(8)
STEREO OUTPUT
JACK
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS & SPRINGS
2 PICKUP IN/ OUT
BATTERY BUSS
PICKUP CABLE 15” (38cm)
2 CONNECT CABLES 5.5” (14cm)
OUTPUT CABLE 6” (15cm)
BATTERY CABLE 7” (18cm)
B245
- 9V +
Warranty
All EMG Pickups and accessories are warranted for a period of two years. This warranty does not cover failure due to improper installation, abuse or damage. If
upon examination the pickup is determined to be defective, a replacement will be made. Warranty replacement products are covered by this same warranty. This
warranty covers only those pickups and accessories sold by authorized EMG Dealers. This warranty is not transferable.
© 2014 Copyright EMG INC. All Rights Reserved.
Installation Instructions:
General Notes:
Every attempt has been made to make this a solderless installation.
There are some instances where this is not possible;
1) If your instrument uses the long panel output jack and you had passive pickups
you will need a new stereo output jack, the Switchcraft 152B is recommended.
Soldering to the new jack will be required, see diagram #4 below.
2) Some instruments may already have a battery holder installed and in that case
soldering may be required to the battery buss, see diagram #5 below.
3) Instruments with two pickups may need soldering to the selection
switch in some installations.
If you are installing only one pickup use the instructions on this page.
If you are installing two pickups go to page 3 and begin there.
Installation (One Pickup Guitars):
1) Plug the pickup cable onto the EMG Pickup header as shown
in diagram #1 and route the cable to the control cavity.
If the cable is too long, wind up the excess and keep it
under the pickup if possible.
Master Volume control only
2) Refer to diagram #2. Plug both the Pickup cable and the output
cable onto the Volume control as shown, then go to step 4.
Master Volume and Tone control
3) Refer to diagram #3. Plug the Pickup cable onto the Volume
control as shown. Plug a coax cable from the Volume control
to the Tone control. Plug the output cable onto the tone
control as shown.
4) Connect the wires of the output cable to the output jack by
pushing the connectors on as shown.
WHITE wire to the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire to the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire to the RING (R) contact.
5) Using the battery buss, insert the RED wire of the pickup,
and the battery RED wire. Extra pins can be used for
EMG Accessories.
6) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided
and place it securely in the control cavity.
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and
test it before closing the control cavity.
Diagram #3
One Pickup
One Volume
One Tone
Diagram #2
One Pickup
One Volume
FROM PICKUP
MASTER
VOLUME
Diagram #1
Insert the plug onto the 3 pin header
of the pickup as shown above.
Note the orientation arrow.
- 9V +
MASTER
VOLUME
VOLUME
B122rH
RED
RED
- 9V +
VOLUME
RED
RED
BATTERY
OUTPUT CABLE
BATTERY
BUSS
MASTER
TONE
B124rH
NEG (-)
BATTERY
BUSS
BATTERY
R
S
T
NEG (-)
Diagram #4
Soldering to the 152B Panel Jack:
If your instrument has a long Panel Jack like the one below
you will have to solder the output cable as shown.
Ground (Black) to the sleeve
Signal (White) to the Tip
Battery Negative (Black) to the Ring
- 9V +
FROM TONE
OR VOLUME
RED to BATTERY BUSS
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RING
SLEEVE
FROM PICKUP
TIP
B122rH
OUTPUT CABLE
TONE
Diagram #5
Soldering to the battery buss:
If your instrument has an older EMG Pickup you can solder the
pickup RED wire to the buss. Simply use some needle nose pliers,
pull out the V+ header and solder the RED Wire from the pickup(s)
to any of the pins and then re-insert the header into the housing.
1
2
Solder the RED wire from the Battery Holder and/or
pickups and re-insert the Header into the insulation cover
3
R
S
T
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