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INSTALLATION INFORMATION

 

EMG MODELS:

 EMG-ZW SET (EMG-81 / EMG-85)

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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*Note:  Logo Colors are not distinguished on Chrome and Gold Models

**Note:  Magnet Type: A (Alnico) C/S (Ceramic/Steel)

   

                                 

                                 

Installation notes:

 

All EMG Pickups are compatible with each other. The connector system is an easy method of installation, avoiding the need to solder. 

EMG accessories like the VLPF, EXG, SPC or RPC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System without the need for an extra battery.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  

                   

   

MODEL

:

 

 

 

 

 

 81 

 85

Logo Color* 

                           

Silver 

Gold

Magnet 

Type 

** 

  C/S 

A

Resonant Frequency (KHz) 

 

1.63 

1.87

Output Voltage (String) 

 

3.00 

3.10

Output Voltage (Strum) 

 

4.50 

4.50

Output Noise (60 Hz) 

 

-100 

-101

Output Impedance (Kohm) 

 

10 

10

Current @9V (Microamps) (System) 

160 

Battery Life (Hours)  

 

1500 

Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 

 

27 

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:

 

1) Only one 9-Volt battery is required to power the pickups and any

     accessories such as the SPC, RPC, EXG, AB, PA-2, and Pi-2. 

     Use an Alkaline or Lithium battery for longest life.  

2) The Volume and Tone Controls included with this EMG System are

     25K Ohm. This value is required for the system to work correctly.             

3) A stereo output jack (12B) is included with the EMG Pickups; 

     it grounds the black battery wire to turn on the pickups when

     the plug is inserted into the jack. If you are replacing passive

     pickups, make sure to use the jack included. If your guitar has a

     long panel jack (see Page 3, bottom),  make sure it is a stereo

     type, a Switchcraft 152B is recommended.

 4) When installing EMG Active Pickups, DO NOT connect the bridge

     ground wire. This wire is usually soldered to a Volume or Tone

     Control casing and goes to the bridge. This wire grounds the

     strings and uses them and your body as a shield against hum and

     buzz. It also creates a shock hazard.

     

  

   EMG Pickups are shielded internally and DO NOT require string        

     grounding. This greatly reduces the possibility of reverse 

     polarity shock from microphones and other equipment.  

5) EMG Active Pickups have very little magnetism compared to 

     passive pickups. We recommend you adjust the pickups as 

     close to the strings as possible. Sustain and string movement 

     will not be inhibited by close adjustment. 

 

6) If your installation is different from the diagrams in these 

     instructions or you need additional diagrams visit our website: 

     emgpickups.com for a complete listing of available diagrams

.

7) SPECIAL NOTE:

7) SPECIAL NOTE:

     The diagrams shown are for EMG Active Pickups.

     The diagrams shown are for EMG Active Pickups.

     All diagrams show the Red Wire coming from the pickups

     All diagrams show the Red Wire coming from the pickups

     connected to the battery. If you are installing EMG-HZ

     connected to the battery. If you are installing EMG-HZ

     Passive Pickups refer to their diagrams. The Red Wire of

     Passive Pickups refer to their diagrams. The Red Wire of

     the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire. 

     the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire. 

SPECIAL NOTE:

The ZW System comes with Long Shaft Volume and Tone Controls.

If you are installing the ZW System in a Gibson Les Paul manufactured

before 1975 or another make of guitar that may require Short Shaft

Volume and Tone Controls, you can purchase these controls by going

to emgpickups.com and clicking on the Store button. You may also 

call the EMG sales desk at (800) 821-1446 to place an order. 

2.75

1.50

3.08

3/48 MOUNTING HOLES

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