INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL:
MM5TW
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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Installation notes:
The EMG-MM5TW has a variety of ways it can be wired into a bass. The diagrams included are limited to the most popular because of space.
The additon of the plug-on PC Board on the Push-Pull Pot adds further flexibility as you will see in the diagrams. We suggest you look fully at the
installation diagrams included in this sheet along with the B157 Pickup Buss data sheet included in this package before beginning your installation.
The Push-Pull Pot allows you 2 options as a volume control and 2 other options using the pot as a tone control. If you don’t see a diagram that
fits your instrument directly, or you want to do something completely different, contact our technical department and we’ll create a diagram you can
follow for your installation. Certain limitations apply...
SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL
:
MM5TW Single-Coil Dual-Coil
Logo Color
Copper
Magnet
Type*
C/S
Resonant
Frequency
(KHz)
3.50
2.50
Output
Voltage
(String)
1.00
2.00
Output
Voltage
(Strum)
3.00
4.50
Output
Noise
(60
Hz) -107
-107
Output
Impedance
(Kohm)
10
10
Current @9V (Microamps)
160
Battery Life (Hours)
1500
Maximum Supply (Volts DC)
27
* Magnet Type CS (Ceramic and Steel)
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:
1) We recommend operating Dual-Coil EMG Pickups with an 18 Volt
power supply. This will help avoid distortion, especially if you add
EQ accessories to your instrument.
Use an Alkaline or Lithium battery for longest life.
2) The Volume Control included with the EMG System is 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 make sure it is a stereo type, a Switchcraft 152B
is recommended.
4) When installing any EMG Active Pickup, 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) Dynamic performance is affected by the distance between the
pickup and the strings. We recommend experimenting with pickup
height adjustment. Lowering the pickup will help reduce attack
transients and often give your instrument a more natural sound.
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.
EMG-MM5TW (SIDE VIEW)
In Dual-coil mode, coils L1 and L2 are active.
In Single-coil mode, coils L2 and L3 are active.
L1 L2
L3
B136rE
.750
R .250 TYP
4.400
1.935
4.180
.945
.880
.125 DIA. MOUNTING HOLES
MAXIMUM RECOMM5ENDED STRING WIDTH 3.08"
3.460
