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0.025

LOG FREQ (kHz)

20 

10 dB/div

Dimensions:

.975

.650

CLICK 1 (+8db)

CLICK 2 (+15db)

MAXIMUM

UNITY

MAX (+20db)

INPUT

GROUND

GROUND

OUTPUT

V++

AB 220

      

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Impedance (Ohms) 

250K

Input Referred Noise 

-130dbV

Output Impedance (Ohms) 

2K

Current @ 9V (Microamps) 

980

Battery Life (Hours) 

250

Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 

18

INSTALLATION INFORMATION

 

EMG MODEL: 

 AB 220

(ACTIVE/PASSIVE PICKUP INPUTS) 

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.   

 

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SANTA ROSA, CA
95402  USA

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Frequency Response and Gain:

EMG-AB 220

1.325

.400

.309 
(8mm)

GENERAL OPERATION and INSTALLATION NOTES:

 

The AB 220 is a full bandwidth boost circuit with a maximum of +20db of gain. It features two detented positions, the first at +8db, the second 
at +15db. It can operate on a single 9 volt battery and can be easily installed in any guitar with active or passive pickups. It can also be used for bass. 
When the control is turned all the way down (counter-clockwise) it is in the bypass mode. 
The AB 220 is wired in series with the signal path and should be the last effect in the guitar, just before the output jack.

If you have EMG Active pickups, the installation is very simple, If you have passive pickups, either EMG or other, and your instrument does not have a 
battery, you will need to make space for a battery and change the output jack to a stereo type similar to the one included with the AB 220.

Connector for EMG Active Tone controls 
and accessories.

Pin 1  

Input

Pin 2 

Ground for Input

Pin 3 

Ground for Output

Pin 4 

Output

Pin 5 

V+ Supply

1
2
3
4
5

1 2 3 4 5

(10)

(33.6)

(16.5)

(24.7)

INCLUDED:

1 AB 220 Boost Control

1 Battery Clip with Buss Connector 

1 Stereo Output Jack (Battery Switching) 

2 Interconnect cables 

Summary of Contents for AB 220

Page 1: ... Gain EMG AB 220 1 325 400 309 8mm GENERAL OPERATION and INSTALLATION NOTES The AB 220 is a full bandwidth boost circuit with a maximum of 20db of gain It features two detented positions the first at 8db the second at 15db It can operate on a single 9 volt battery and can be easily installed in any guitar with active or passive pickups It can also be used for bass When the control is turned all th...

Page 2: ...ickup and do not use a selection switch Page 3 has diagrams that have 2 pickups and a selection switch Page 4 has diagrams that have 3 pickups and use the B161v4 five position selection switch buss If you have the B161v4 refer to that data sheet where more options regarding the 3 pickup instruments are available Keep in mind that all of the EMG Accessory controls can be substituted for one another...

Page 3: ...ckup Guitars using a selection switch Diagrams 5 and 6 show the pickups connected to the B245 Pickup Buss To learn more about the B245 Pickup Buss be sure to go to the EMG Website http www emgpickups com More diagrams are available at the EMG website The ABA 220 or any EMG Active Tone Control is shown following the pickup buss and then to the output jack AB 220 Page 3 Diagram 5 2 Pickups Toggle St...

Page 4: ...g the output cable from the 220 to the output jack 5 Plug the Red wire from the 220 to one of the supply pins on the B161 Switch Buss Be sure the 3 shunts are installed on the bypass header of the B161 switch or you won t get any output from the guitar Refer to Diagram 7 Diagram 7 shows 2 active controls installed AB 220 and VLPF This is the same as the X Series Pickups that use an active tone VLP...

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