EMG HB Service manual

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL: HB
PO BOX 4394
SANTA ROSA, CA
95402 USA
P [phone]
F [phone]
EMGPICKUPS.COM
0230-0159rB
*Note: Logo Colors are not distinguished on Chrome and Gold Models
**Note: Magnet Type: C/S (Ceramic/Steel)
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.
MAXIMUM STRING WIDTH 2.10"
1.200 1.200
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
HB
Logo Color* Silver
Magnet Type ** C/S
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 3.20
Output Voltage (String) 2.00
Output Voltage (Strum) 4.50
Output Noise (60 Hz) -106
Output Impedance (Kohm) 10
Current @9V (Microamps) 80
Battery Life (Hours) 3000
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27
2.75
1.50
3.09
3/48 MOUNTING HOLES
.900 .725
(69.8)
(38.1)
(22.8) (18.4)
(78.5)
Installation notes:
The EMG-HB is a bass pickup in a standard guitar humbucking housing. It is designed for narrow width 4-string basses only. The drawing above
shows the maximum recommended string width.
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.
PICKUP CABLE 15” (38cm)
OUTPUT CABLE 6” (15cm)
2 CONNECT CABLES 5.5” (14cm)
BATTERY CABLE 7” (18cm)
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS & SPRINGS
- 9V +
BATTERY
BUSS
STEREO OUTPUT
JACK
1 VOLUME CONTROL (25K)
Included with each pickup:
1 TONE CONTROL (25K)

Diagram #2
One Pickup
One Volume
Diagram #3
One Pickup
One Volume
One Tone
VOLUME
B122rH
VOLUME
B122rH
TONE
B124rH
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 page 4.
2) Power Supply tips are on page 4. If your instrument has a battery holder,
you are installing this pickup with an older EMG, or you want to supply your
instrument with +18 Volts, see page 4 for tips to avoid soldering.
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 Instructions:
EMG Model: HB
HB Page 2
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
Refer to Diagram #2.
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
Refer to Diagram #3.
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.
****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.
Diagram #1
Insert the plug onto the 3 pin header
of the pickup as shown above.
Note the orientation arrow.
MASTER
VOLUME
FROM PICKUP
T
R
S
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
BATTERY
BUSS
T
R
S
MASTER
TONE
FROM PICKUP
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
BATTERY
BUSS
OUTPUT CABLE
OUTPUT CABLE
MASTER
VOLUME
- 9V +
- 9V +

BRIDGE PICKUP INPUT
NECK PICKUP INPUT
OUTPUT
NECK PICKUP
BRIDGE PICKUP
TO SELECTION SWITCH
PLUG IN
LIKE THIS!
VOLUME
B122rH
TONE
B124rH
VOLUME
B122rH
HB Page 3
Installation Instructions:
EMG Model: HB
2 Pickups, 2 Volume controls and Master Tone, no selection switch
J-Bass Style wiring
Refer to Diagram #4
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity.
If the cables are too long, keep any excess under the pickup.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body / pickguard.
Plug the Neck Pickup Cable onto the Neck Volume control.
Plug the Bridge Pickup Cable onto the Bridge Volume control.
3) Plug a coax cable from the Neck Volume control to the Bridge Volume
Control.
4) Plug a coax cable from the Bridge Volume control the Master Tone control.
5) Plug the output cable onto the Master Tone control and connect the output
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 on the V+ Supply Buss are for EMG Accessories.
7) 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 #4
Volume / Volume
Master Tone (Passive)
- 9V + OUTPUT
T
R
S
OUTPUT CABLE
NECK PICKUP
BRIDGE PICKUP
BR VOLUME
MASTER
TONE
NK VOLUME
****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.
OUTPUT TO...
If your instrument has a selection switch:
Shown at the right is the EMG B245 Pickup Buss which is used for
instruments that have 2 pickups and a 3 position selection switch.
If you have a selection switch and want your installation to
remain solderless, you’ll need a B245 Buss.
Either send an e-mail to: [email protected]
or call: 800 821-1446 to get the buss.
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
BATTERY
BUSS

TIP
RING
SLEEVE
Diagram #6
FROM TONE
OR VOLUME
RED WIRES
FROM PICKUPS
MASTER
VOLUME
BATTERY
NEG (-) BLACK
B125
ACTIVE BALANCE
CONTROL
ACTIVE TONE
9V+ POWER BUSS
NOTE REVERSED CONNECTOR
RED
RED
RED
Neck Pickup
(To Upper 3 pin header)
Bridge Pickup
(To Lower 3 pin header)
BOTTOM
VIEW
- 9V +
Diagram #8
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 (Red to Red and Black to Black) and
use the shrink tubing included to cover the connections.
Soldering the wires is recommended.
9/18 VOLT
BATTERY
HOLDER
Cover these connections with the
shrink tubing provided.
BLACK to RING terminal
of the Output Jack
RED to BATTERY OR PICKUP BUSS
BLACK to RING terminal
of the Output Jack
RED TO BATTERY BUSS (+18Volts)
Diagram #9
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED to BATTERY BUSS
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 +
- 9V +
- 9V +
T
R
S
RED
BLACK
Diagram #5
B125 Active Balance Control
Active Tone / Master Volume
This installation can be used for instruments with 3 control positions like
the diagram above, but use a Balance control instead of 2 Volume controls.
Again, the EMG Active Tone Control shown in this diagram can be replaced
with the EMG-EXB Expander, or the EMG-BTC.
NECK
PICKUP
BRIDGE
PICKUP
ABC
CONTROL ACTIVE
TONE
MASTER
VOLUME
OUTPUT
JACK
PREFERRED WIRING ORDER
OUTPUT
T
R
S
HB Page 4
Diagram #7
13
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.
2
+18 Volt Wiring Option:
If you want to operate your instrument at +18 Volts for more
headroom then use 2 batteries wired as below.
Also, if you are using any type of EQ in your instrument
(EMG-BT, BQ) or anything that boosts the pickup signal then
+18 Volts is recommended.
Solder the Black and Red
wires together and cover
the connection with shrink
tubing, or other insulation.
VOLUME
B122rH