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Refer to Diagrams #1, #2, and #3

1) Install the Pickups ddedand 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 B245 Pickup Buss (BLACK Shroud) as shown,

Refer to diagram #2

Bridge Pickup to position 1

Neck Pickup to position 2.

3) Plug a coax cable from the Pickup Buss (position 3) to the Master Volume

control as shown in diagram #3.

4) Plug a coax cable from the Master Volume to the Master Tone as shown.

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 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.

7) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Buss (RED Shroud)

along with the RED of the battery clip.

Extra pins on the V+ Buss are for EMG Accessories.

8) 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.

BRIDGE PICKUP INPUT

NECK PICKUP INPUT

OUTPUT

NECK PICKUP

BRIDGE PICKUP

TO SELECTION SWITCH

PLUG IN

LIKE THIS!

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 3.

3) Instruments with two pickups may need soldering to the selection

switch in some installations.

Installation Instructions:

EMG Models: EMG-JH Set

JH INSTRUCTIONS Page 2

TONE

B124rH

VOLUME

B122rH

2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / Master Volume and Tone

Diagram #3

2 Pickups

Toggle Style Select Switch

Master Volume & Master Tone

Diagram #3a

2 Pickups

Lever Style Select Switch

Master Volume & Master Tone

OUTPUT TO

MASTER VOLUME

Diagram #2

MASTER

TONE

BRIDGE PICKUP

NECK PICKUP

BATTERY

NEG (-)

MASTER

VOLUME

OUTPUT CABLE

RED

GROUND

BRIDGE P/U

NECK P/U

OUTPUT

- 9V +

****Tips and Tricks**** Start your installation by:

1) Determine which type output jack your instrument has.

A Stereo 12B type is Included, but if you have a long panel jack

a SwitchCraft 152B Long Panel Jack will be required.

2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls

(remember the order and function of each control)

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,

4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.

5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup

rather than in the control cavity.

6) IMPORTANT: EMG Active pickups do not require a string ground wire!

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.

Installation (Two Pickup Guitars with Selection switch):

Guitars with two pickups and a selection switch will use the EMG B245 Pickup Buss

as shown in diagram #2.

The Pickup Buss is a convenient way to wire your guitar without soldering.

There is a separate sheet attached to these instructions that describes the B245

Pickup Buss in detail.

In all installations it’s best to find a place to mount the Pickup Buss in the control

cavity before starting. Then, after the cables are routed use the velcro to mount it

securely.