EMG NECK 89R User manual

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: GARY HOLT- GH SET
**Note: Magnet Type: C (Ceramic) C/S (Ceramic/Steel)
*Note: Logo Colors are not distinguished on the JH Set
1 PICKUP CABLE 15” (27.94cm) and 15” (38cm)
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
2.75
1.50
3.09
3/48 MOUNTING HOLES
.900 .725
(69.8)
(38.1) (22.8) (18.4)
(78.5)
BATTERY
BUSS
2 PICKUP IN/ OUT
BATTERY BUSS
STEREO OUTPUT
JACK
1 VOLUME CONTROL (25K)
2 TONE CONTROLS (25K)
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS & SPRINGS (2 pr)
L1 L2
L3
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
NECK 89R Single-Coil Dual-Coil BRIDGE 81
Logo Color Copper Silver
Magnet Type A C/S
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 3.80 2.00 1.63
Output Voltage (String) 1.00 2.00 3.00
Output Voltage (Strum) 3.00 4.50 4.50
Output Noise (60 Hz) -107 -109 -100
Output Impedance (Kohm) 10 10 10
Current @9V (Microamps) 160 80
Battery Life (Hours) 1500 3000
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27 27
EMG 89R
1 TW P/P SWITCH
W/POT (25K)
TW PICKUP CABLE 16” (40.64cm)
Included IN THE SYSTEM:

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 #6.
2) Some instruments may already have a battery holder installed and in that case
see the diagram at the bottom of page 4.
3) Instruments with two pickups may need soldering to the selection
switch in some installations.
Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: EMG-GH Set
GH INSTRUCTIONS Page 2
****Tips and Tricks**** Start your installation by:
****Tips and Tricks**** Start your installation by:
1) Determine which type output jack your instrument has.
1) Determine which type output jack your instrument has.
A Stereo 12B type is Included, but if you have a long panel jack
A Stereo 12B type is Included, but if you have a long panel jack
a SwitchCraft 152B Long Panel Jack will be required.
a SwitchCraft 152B Long Panel Jack will be required.
2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls
2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls
(remember the order and function of each control)
(remember the order and function of each control)
3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
rather than in the control cavity.
rather than in the control cavity.
6) IMPORTANT: EMG Active pickups do not require a string ground wire!
6) IMPORTANT: EMG Active pickups do not require a string ground wire!
DO NOT Reconnect the string ground, it is unnecessary.
DO NOT Reconnect the string ground, it is unnecessary.
TONE
B124rH
MASTER
TONE
BRIDGE PICKUP
BATTERY
NEG (-)
T
R
S
RED
RED
RED
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
- 9V +
Diagram #5
2 Pickups (1 EMG / 1 EMG-TW)
Toggle Style Select Switch
Push-Pull Pot as Master Volume
with a Master Tone (Passive)
NECK EMG-TW PICKUP
OUTPUT CABLE
MASTER
VOLUME
Diagram #3
Insert the plug onto the 3 pin header
of the pickup as shown above.
Note the orientation arrow.
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
1
2
3
1
2
3
Diagram #4 (Dual Mode)
Insert the plug onto the 7 pin header
of the pickup as shown above.
Note the orientation arrow.

GH INSTRUCTIONS Page 3
TIP
RING
SLEEVE
Diagram #7c
FROM TONE
OR VOLUME
NOT USED
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
Diagram #7a
Connecting to the B289 3 Way Toggle:
Install the 4 pin Connector housing on the switch as shown
in the diagram below. Install both of the 2 pin connectors on
to the 4 pin connector between the black and red housings
as shown. The black and green terminal blocks will not be
used for the switch.
For more details you can refer to the B289 Instructions.
Diagram #7b
2 Pickups
Lever Style Select Switch
Master Volume & Master Tone
1234
5
6
7
8
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity.
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body.
Plug both pickup cables onto the Volume controls as shown.
Plug a connect cable from the Bridge Volume control to the Pickup Buss
(Position 1)
Plug a connect cable from the Neck Volume control to the Pickup Buss (Position 2)
3) Plug a connect cable from the Pickup Buss (position 3) to the Master Tone
control as shown.
4) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal
The Neck Pickup goes to the NK Terminal
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black
terminals on the terminal block.
5) Plug the output cable onto the Tone control and connect the wires to the
output jack by pushing the connectors on as shown.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
6) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
along with the RED of the battery clip. Extra pins are for EMG Accessories.
7) Put the battery in the insulating foam and place it securely in the
control cavity.
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / 2 Volumes and Master Tone
Refer to Diagram #6
Diagram #6
2 Pickups (1 EMG / 1 EMG-TW)
Toggle Style Switch
Volume each Pickup (Volumes are independent)
Master Tone
EMG-TW PICKUP (NECK)
VOLUME
B122rH
TONE
B124rH
BRIDGE PICKUP
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
RED
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
- 9V +
BR VOLUME
MASTER
TONE
OUTPUT CABLE
T
R
S
NK VOLUME

GH INSTRUCTIONS Page 4
If the instrument has a Battery Holder:
If your instrument has a 9 or 18 Volt battery holder you can still
use the EMG Connectors to supply power to the pickups.
Simply cut and strip the wires from the battery clip provided.
Twist the wires together and use the shrink tubing included
to cover the connections. Soldering the wires is the preferred.
9/18 VOLT
BATTERY
HOLDER
1) Install the Pickups and route the cables to the control cavity.
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body
Plug both Neck and Bridge pickup cables onto the Volume Controls as shown.
Plug a connect cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the Pickup Buss
(Position 1). See Diagram #8
Plug a connect cable from the Neck (NK) Volume control to the Neck (NK) Tone
control as shown.
3) Plug a connect cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the Bridge (BR) Tone
control as shown.
4) Plug a connect cable from the Neck (NK) Tone control to the Pickup Buss
(Position 2). See Diagram #8
5) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal
The Neck Pickup goes to the NK Terminal
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black
terminals on the terminal block.
6) Plug the output cable onto the Pickup Buss (Position 3) and push the connectors
onto the jack as shown.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
7) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
along with the RED of the battery clip. Extra pins are for EMG Accessories.
8) Put the battery in the foam insulator 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 #8
2 Pickups (1 EMG / 1 EMG-TW)
2 Volume (either volume will act as a master)
2 Tone
Toggle Style Switch
2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / 2 Volumes and 2 Tones)
Refer to Diagram #8
Cover these connections with the
shrink tubing provided.
BLACK to RING terminal
of the Output Jack
RED to BATTERY BUSS
TONE
B124rH
VOLUME
B122rH
RED
RED
T
R
S
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP BR VOLUME
BATTERY
NEG (-)
NK TONE
BR TONE
OUTPUT CABLE
- 9V +
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
RED
B124rH
TONE
NK VOLUME
EMG-TW PICKUP (NECK)