EMG 45-TW-X Manuals

INSTALLATION INFORMATION EMG MODEL: 45-TW-X 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. © 2010 Copyright EMG INC. All Rights Reserved. PO BOX 4394 SANTA ROSA, CA 95402 USA P (707) 525-9941 F (707) 575-7046 EMGPICKUPS.COM 0230-0141A Installation notes: EMG-X Series Pickups are compatible with all EMG Active Pickups. They use the connector system for easy installation, avoiding the need to solder. Older EMG Pickups may need to be soldered, while the newer systems can be easily connected and modified. The X-Series Active Tone Control (VLPF) is compatible with older EMG Pickups and can be used in place of the passive tone control used with other EMG Active Pickups. EMG accessories like the EXG, SPC or RPC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System without the need for an extra battery. When using a selection switch, refer to the included B157 Pickup Buss Instructions for a detailed explanation of the Buss. SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL: 45-TW-X Single-Coil Dual-Coil Logo Color* Copper Magnet Type Alnico Resonant Frequency (KHz) 3.50 2.50 Output Voltage (String) 1.00 4.00 Output Voltage (Strum) 3.00 8.50 Output Noise (60 Hz) -107 -109 Output Impedance (Kohm) 2.00 2.00 Current @9V (Microamps) 160 Battery Life (Hours) 1500 Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27 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 Control included with the EMG-X System is 25K Ohm. This value is required for the system to work correctly. 3) A stereo output jack (12B) is included with the EMG-X 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 type, a Switchcraft 152B is recommended. 4) When installing any EMG-X Active Pickup, 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. 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-X 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 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. 7) SPECIAL NOTE: 7) SPECIAL NOTE: The diagrams shown are for EMG-X Active Pickups. The diagrams shown are for EMG-X Active Pickups. All diagrams show the Red Wire coming from the pickups All diagrams show the Red Wire coming from the pickups connected to the battery. If you are installing EMG-HZ connected to the battery. If you are installing EMG-HZ Passive Pickups refer to their diagrams. The Red Wire of Passive Pickups refer to their diagrams. The Red Wire of the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire. the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire. X-SERIES MAXIMUM RECOMMEMDED STRING WIDTH 3.75" 4.500 1.500 R .125 TYP 4.250 .125 DIA. MOUNTING HOLES .750 .880 3.985 EMG-45-TW-X (SIDE VIEW) In Dual-coil mode, coils C1 and C2 are active. In Single-coil mode, coils C2 andC3 are active. C1 C2 C3