EMG EMG-S User manual

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: EMG-S, SA, SV, SAV, SLV

SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
S SA SV SAV SLV

Logo Color White Gold Gold Gold Gold
Magnet Type * C A A A A
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 4.05 3.70 2.41 4.41 3.33
Output Voltage (String) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Output Voltage (Strum) 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Output Noise (60 Hz) -101 -101 -102 -101 -103
Output Impedance (Kohm) 10 10 10 10 10
Current @9V (Microamps) 80 80 80 80 80
Battery Life (Hours) 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27 27 27 27 27

*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico) C (Ceramic)

Installation notes:

All EMG Pickups are compatible with each other. The connector system is an easy method of installation, avoiding the need to solder.
Older systems may need to be soldered, while the newer systems can be easily connected and modified. If you have an older EMG
Pickup you can install the new system along with it.
EMG accessories like the VLPF, EXG, SPC or RPC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System without the need for an extra battery.

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:

1) Only one 9-Volt battery is required to power the pickups and any
accessories such as the SPC, RPC, EXG, AB, PA-2, and Pi-2.
Use an Alkaline or Lithium battery for longest life.

2) The Volume and Tone controls included with this EMG System are
25K Ohm. This value is required for the system to work correctly.

EMG Pickups are shielded internally and DO NOT require string

grounding. This greatly reduces the possibility of reverse
polarity shock from microphones and other equipment.

5) EMG Active Pickups have very little magnetism compared to
passive pickups. We recommend you adjust the pickups as
close to the strings as possible. Sustain and string movement

3) A stereo output jack (12B) is included with the EMG Pickups;
it grounds the black battery wire to turn on the pickups when
the plug is inserted into the jack. If you are replacing passive
pickups, make sure to use the jack included. If your guitar has a
long panel jack (see Page 2, bottom), make sure it is a stereo

will not be inhibited by close adjustment.

6) If your installation is different from the diagrams in these
instructions or you need additional diagrams visit our website:
emgpickups.com for a complete listing of available diagrams.

type, a Switchcraft 152B is recommended.

7) SPECIAL NOTE:

4) When installing EMG Active Pickups, DO NOT connect the bridge
ground wire. This wire is usually soldered to a volume or tone
control casing and goes to the bridge. This wire grounds the
strings and uses them and your body as a shield against hum and
buzz. It also creates a shock hazard.

The diagrams shown are for EMG Active Pickups.
All diagrams show the Red Wire coming from the pickups
connected to the battery. If you are installing EMG-HZ
Passive Pickups refer to their diagrams. The Red Wire of
the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire.

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.

© 2009 Copyright EMG INC. All Rights Reserved.

Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: EMG-S, SA, SV, SAV, SLV

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.

FROM PICKUP

Diagram #2

One Pickup
One Volume

FROM PICKUP

Diagram #3

One Pickup
One Volume
One Tone

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

RED

RED

- 9V +

RED

RED

OUTPUT CABLE

BATTERY

BUSS

PAS SIV E
TONE

BATTERY

BATTERY

NEG (-)

BUSS

OUTPUT

R

S

T

BATTERY

NEG (-)

OUTPUT

R

S

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 +

RED to BATTERY BUSS

BATTERY

NEG (-)

RING

FROM TONE

SLEEVE

OR VOLUME

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TIP

OUTPUT CABLE

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

Solder the RED wire from the Battery Holder and/or
pickups and re-insert the Header into the insulation cover

2

3

T