EMG 57-TW Service manual

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: 57-TW/66-TW SET
OUTPUT CABLE 6” (15cm)
4 CONNECT CABLES 5.5” (14cm)
BATTERY CABLE 7” (18cm)
- 9V +
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.
B245
BATTERY
BUSS
2 PICKUP IN/ OUT
BATTERY BUSS
STEREO OUTPUT
JACK
2 TONE CONTROLS (25K)
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS & SPRINGS (2 pr)
EMG 57-TW
2 TW P/P SWITCH
W/POT (25K)
TW PICKUP CABLE 16” (40.64cm)
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
57-TW Single-Coil Dual-Coil 66-TW Single-Coil Dual-Coil
Logo Color Copper Copper
Magnet Type* A/S A/C
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 3.47 1.77 3.47 1.77
Output Voltage (String) 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00
Output Voltage (Strum) 3.00 4.50 3.00 4.50
Output Noise (60 Hz) -107 -107 -107 -107
Output Impedance (Kohm) 10 10 10 10
Current @9V (Microamps) 160
Battery Life (Hours) 1500
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27
*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico) A/S (Alnico/Steel) C (Ceramic) C/S (Ceramic/Steel)
**Note: Logo Colors are not distinguished on the Metalworks Sets
2.75
1.50
3.09
3/48 MOUNTING HOLES
(69.8)
(38.1)
(78.5)
1.087*.900 (22.8)*
2.75
1.50
3.09
(69.8)
(38.1)
(78.5)
* The TW is taller than the typical EMG Pickup,
Be sure to it will fit in your guitar before you start the installation.
In Dual-coil mode, coils L1 and L2 are active.
The 57-TW in Single-coil mode, coils L2 and L3 are active.
The 66-TW in Single-coil mode, coils L1 and L3 are active..
L1 L2
L3
L1 L2
L3
EMG 66-TW
TW PICKUP CABLE 11” (27.94cm)
Included IN THE SYSTEM:

57-TW/66-TW SET INSTRUCTIONS Page 2
Using the Pot Section as:
1) The Pickup Volume control, or a Master Volume for the Instrument.
Refer to Diagrams #3 and #4
The pot section (25KA) can be used either as a Volume control
for the pickup or, it can be used as the Master Volume for the guitar.
Diagrams #3 and #4 show how to connect either option.
Use the dual-line 12-pin header and push the cables on and
install the shunts as needed onto the labeled headers H1 thru H6.
Use Diagram #3 if you have a single TW installed in your instrument,
or have two or more pickups in your instrument and want to use the
pot as the Volume control for the TW Pickup only.
Installing the shunts on positions H4 and H6 sends the pickup signal
to the wiper of the 25K Pot, and the output of the 25K Pot is at position
H1 or H2.
Diagram #4 allows you to use the 25K Pot independently of the pickup output.
By taking the output of the pickup from position H5, the Volume control is now
available to use as a Master Volume with H1 or H2 being the input to the Volume
control. H1 and H2 positions are interchangeable.
Position H5, now the output of the pickup, would typically go to a selection switch
or a pan-pot. Don’t forget to install the shunt on H6.
Using the TW Push-Pull Pot Section
The Push-Pull Pot side of the EMG-TW allows you 4 different options:
1) Use the pot as a Master Volume for the Instrument
2) Use the pot as a Volume control for the TW Pickup
3) Use the pot as a Master Tone control for the Instrument
4) Use the pot as a Tone control for the TW pickup
On the PC Board there is a dual-line header with 6 pairs of pins. They are
listed on the PC Board as H1 through H6. By using the the connections
shown in Diagrams #3 through #6, you can choose any of the 4 options.
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.
2) Some instruments may already have a battery holder installed, in that case
soldering may be required.
3) Instruments with two pickups may need soldering to the selection
switch in some installations.
Using the TW Push-Pull Switch
The Push-Pull Switch included with the TW Pickup allows you to choose between
two internal pickups of the EMG-TW, single-coil and dual-coil. The Push-Pull Pot
has two seperate sections: The Switch and the pot, described below.
Refer to Diagrams #1 and #2
The Push-Pull Switch section (DPDT) lets you choose between the
single-coil sound and a dual-coil sound by pulling or pushing the pot shaft
up or down. You have the option of having the single-coil sound in either
the up or down position and vice-versa for the dual-coil sound.
Diagrams #1 and #2 show how to connect the TW Pickup cable to choose
either option. Select the diagram that suits you and push the cable
connectors onto the single line 6-pin header.
Simply turn over cable connectors 1 and 2 to change the wire order
and this will choose between the two options.
Connector 3 remains the same for either choice.
Diagram #1
HUMBUCKING ON: DOWN POSITION
SINGLE COIL ON: UP POSITION
Diagram #2
SINGLE-COIL ON: DOWN POSITION
HUMBUCKING ON: UP POSITION
FLIP CONNECTORS 1 AND 2
AS SHOWN
WIRE ORDER:
WHITE
GREEN
BLUE
YELLOW
ORANGE
SHIELD
WIRE ORDER:
GREEN
WHITE
YELLOW
BLUE
ORANGE
SHIELD
SHUNT ON (H6)
PICKUP OUTPUT (H5)
MASTER VOLUME
OUTPUT (H3)
MASTER VOLUME
INPUT (H1 OR H2)
Diagram #4
PUSH / PULL POT USED AS
THE MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
TO SELECTION SWITCH
(VIA B245 BUSS)
OR PAN-POT
PICKUP OUTPUT
(H1 or H2)
INSTALL SHUNT (H6)
INSTALL SHUNT (H4)
1
2
3
1
2
3
Diagram #3
PUSH / PULL POT USED AS
THE PICKUP VOLUME CONTROL
OR TO THE OUTPUT JACK IN SINGLE
PICKUP GUITARS WITH NO TONE
CONTROL
PICKUP OUTPUT:
TO TONE CONTROL OR
SELECTION SWITCH OR BUSS
FOR 2 OR 3 PICKUP GUITARS

57-TW/66-TW SET INSTRUCTIONS Page 3
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
Diagram #8
2 TW Pickups
1 Push-Pull Pot as Master Volume
(1 Push-Pull Pot as Master Tone
B245 Buss
Toggle Style Switch
- 9V +
T
R
S
OUTPUT
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
RED
OUTPUT CABLE
MASTER
VOLUME
EMG-TW PICKUP (NECK)
MASTER
TONE
EMG-TW PICKUP (BRIDGE)
B245 BUSS
SEE DIAGRAM #4
SEE DIAGRAM #6
Diagram #7
Insert the plug onto the 7 pin header
of the pickup as shown above.
Note the orientation arrow.
Using the Pot Section as:
2) The Pickup Tone control or as a Master Tone control for the instrument.
Refer to Diagrams #5 and #6
The pot section (25KA) can be used either as a Tone control
for the pickup or it can be used as a Master Tone control for the guitar.
Diagrams #5 and #6 show how to connect either option.
Use the dual-line header, push the cables on and install the shunts
as needed onto headers H1 thru H6.
Use Diagram #5 if you have a single 57-TW installed in your instrument,
or have two or more pickups in your instrument and want to use the pot as the
Tone control for the 57-TW Pickup only.
Installing the shunt on position H4 connects a tone capacitor on the PC Board
to the wiper of the 25K Pot and creates a passive Tone control. The output of
pickup can be either position H1 or H2.
Diagram #6 uses the 25K Tone control independently of the pickup output.
By taking the output of the pickup from Position H5, the control is now
available to use as a Tone Control independent of the pickup output.
Position H3 is the input to the Tone Control, with H1 or H2 being the output of
the control, if necessary.
Position H5, the output of the pickup, would typically go to a selection switch
or output jack.
PICKUP OUTPUT:
TO VOLUME CONTROL
SELECTION SWITCH OR...
PICKUP OUTPUT
(H1 or H2)
INSTALL SHUNT ON (H4)
OUTPUT OF TONE CONTROL
(H1 or H2) ONLY IF NEEDED
INPUT TO TONE CONTROL (H3)
PICKUP OUTPUT
(H5)
PICKUP OUTPUT TO
SELECTION SWITCH,
EMG ACCESSORY, OR...
Diagram #5
PP POT USED AS THE PICKUP
TONE CONTROL
Diagram #6
PUSH-PULL POT USED AS A MASTER
TONE CONTROL

57-TW/66-TW SET INSTRUCTIONS Page 4
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
Diagram #10
2 TW Pickups
2 Push-Pull Pots as Volume controls
(Volumes are independent)
2 Tones (Passive)
Toggle Style Switch
- 9V +
T
R
S
OUTPUT
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
RED
OUTPUT CABLE
NECK
VOLUME
EMG-TW PICKUP (NECK)
BRIDGE
VOLUME
EMG-TW PICKUP (BRIDGE)
B124rH
TONE
BRIDGE TONE
B124rH
TONE
NECK TONE
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
Diagram #9
2 TW Pickups
2 Push-Pull Pots as Volume controls
(Volumes are independent)
1 Master Tone (Passive)
Toggle Style Switch
- 9V +
T
R
S
OUTPUT
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
RED
OUTPUT CABLE
NECK
VOLUME
EMG-TW PICKUP (NECK)
BRIDGE
VOLUME
EMG-TW PICKUP (BRIDGE)
B124rH
TONE
MASTER TONE