INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL:
MM5CS
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: C/S (Ceramic and Steel)
SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL
:
MM-CS
Logo Color
Silver
Magnet
Type
*
C/S
Resonant Frequency (KHz)
2.50
Output Voltage (Finger, Thumb)
2.00
Output Voltage (Thump)
4.50
Output Noise (60 Hz)
-107
Output Impedance (Kohm)
10
Current @9V (Microamps)
80
Battery Life (Hours)
3000
Maximum Supply (Volts DC)
27
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:
1) Only one 9-Volt battery is required to power the pickups (unless
otherwise recommended) and any accessories such as the EXB,
BTC, B125 Blend, and BQ Controls.
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 4) 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:
The diagrams shown are for EMG Active Pickups.
All diagrams show the Red Wire coming from the pickups
connected to the battery. If you are installing EMG-HZ
Passive Pickups refer to their diagrams. The Red Wire of
the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire.
.750
R .250 TYP
4.400
1.935
4.180
.945
.850
.125 DIA. MOUNTING HOLES
ABOUT THE MM5CS:
The MM5CS Pickup is a direct replacement for the Music Man 5-String Pickup. It has an aperture of .950 Inches that yields a very high output.
The Ceramic and Steel Design was chosen for milder string attack and overall mellower tone. The MM5CS will operate on 9-Volts, but It is
recommended to run the MMCS with a +18 Volt Supply (2 - 9-Volt Batteries) in order to handle the signal strength, especially if you play
the instrument hard (See Page 4 for 18-Volt wiring).
EMG accessories like the EXB, BTC or VMC Controls can be added to further enhance your experience.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED STRING WIDTH 3.08"
3.460
