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(57.15) (3.17) TYP
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(5.94) TYP
1.100
(27.94)
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FOR MOUNTING
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.875 .750
(22.22) (19)
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: P, PA, P-CS (4-STRING)
P5 (5-STRING)
P6, P6-CS (6-STRING)
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
P, P5, P6 PA P-CS, P6-CS
Logo Color Silver Gold Silver
Magnet Type * C A C/S
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 3.20 2.61 2.61
Output Voltage (Finger, Thumb) 2.00 2.00 2.00
Output Voltage (Thump) 8.0 8.0 8.0
Output Noise (60 Hz) -106 -101 -101
Output Impedance (Kohm) 3 3 3
Current @9V (Microamps) 380 380 380
Battery Life (Hours) 1000 1000 1000
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27 27 27
*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico) C (Ceramic) C/S (Ceramic and Steel)

PICKUP AND MAGNET DIMENSIONS:

All EMG-P Models (P, P5, and P6) have the same housing dimensions (shown above).
The differences in each of the models are in the magnet width only. Models EMG-P and EMG-PA are direct replacements for the 4-string
Fender Precision Bass. The P5, P6, and P6-CS models are intended for guitars that are custom or that will be modified to fit the pickups.
The drawings below show the magnet placement for all versions, 4, 5, and 6-string. Be sure to align the magnet with the strings
in order to assure even pickup from the strings.

EMG-P, PA EMG-P5 EMG-P6, P6-CS

E/A SIDE B/E/A SIDE B/E/A SIDE
1.200 1.650 1.650
(30.48) (41.91) (41.91)

1.200 1.200 1.650

(30.48) (30.48) (41.91)
D/G SIDE D/G SIDE
D/G/C SIDE

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.
© 2014 Copyright EMG INC. All Rights Reserved.
Included with each pickup:
1 VOLUME CONTROL (25K) 1 TONE CONTROL (25K)

PICKUP CABLE 13.5” (34cm)

.235 (6)
SOLID
.390 .310 (8)
(10)

2 CONNECT CABLES 5.5” (14cm)

STEREO OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS (4)

BATTERY JACK OUTPUT CABLE 6” (15cm)
BUSS

BATTERY CABLE 7” (18cm)

- 9V +

Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: EMG-P, PA-V1, PA-V2, P-CS (4-STRING) E/A SIDE D/G SIDE
B/E/A SIDE D/G/C SIDE
P5, P5-CS (5-STRING)
P6, P6-CS (6-STRING) Diagram #1

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 page 4.
2) Power Supply tips are on page 4. If your instrument has a battery holder,
you are installing this pickup with an older EMG, or you want to supply your
instrument with +18 Volts, see page 4 for tips to avoid soldering. BATTERY
RED BUSS
If you are installing only one pickup use the instructions on this page.
If you are installing two pickups go to page 3 and begin there. RED

- 9V +
Diagram #2 BATTERY
One Pickup MASTER NEG (-)
Installation (One Pickup Guitars): One Volume VOLUME
1) Plug the pickup cable onto the EMG Pickup header as shown VOLUME

in Diagram #1 and route the cable to the control cavity.

If the cable is too long, wind up the excess and keep it
R
B122rH
under the pickup if possible. S
Master Volume control only FROM PICKUP
2) Refer to Diagram #2. Plug both the Pickup cable and the output
cable onto the Volume control as shown, then go to step 4. OUTPUT CABLE T
Master Volume and Tone control
3) Refer to Diagram #3. Plug the Pickup cable onto the Volume
control as shown. Plug a coax cable from the Volume control
to the Tone control. Plug the output cable onto the tone
control as shown. BATTERY
BUSS
4) Connect the wires of the output cable to the output jack by RED
pushing the connectors on as shown.
RED
WHITE wire to the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire to the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire to the RING (R) contact. - 9V +
BATTERY
5) Using the battery buss, insert the RED wire of the pickup, Diagram #3 NEG (-)
and the battery RED wire. Extra pins can be used for One Pickup MASTER
VOLUME MASTER
EMG Accessories. One Volume VOLUME TONE
One Tone B124rH
6) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided
and place it securely in the control cavity.
B122rH R
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and TONE

test it before closing the control cavity. S

FROM PICKUP

OUTPUT CABLE T
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Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: EMG-P, PA-V1, PA-V2, P-CS (4-STRING)
P5, P5-CS (5-STRING)
P6, P6-CS (6-STRING)
2 Pickups, 2 Volume controls and Master Tone, no selection switch ****Tips and Tricks**** Start your installation by:
J-Bass Style wiring 1) Determine which type output jack your instrument has.
Refer to Diagram #4 A Stereo 12B type is Included, but if you have a long panel jack
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity. a SwitchCraft 152B Long Panel Jack will be required.
If the cables are too long, keep any excess under the pickup. 2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body / pickguard. (remember the order and function of each control)
Plug the Neck Pickup Cable onto the Neck Volume control. 3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
Plug the Bridge Pickup Cable onto the Bridge Volume control. cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
3) Plug a coax cable from the Neck Volume control to the Bridge Volume
5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
Control.
rather than in the control cavity.
4) Plug a coax cable from the Bridge Volume control the Master Tone control. 6) IMPORTANT: EMG Active pickups do not require a string ground wire!
5) Plug the output cable onto the Master Tone control and connect the output DO NOT Reconnect the string ground, it is unnecessary.
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.
6) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
along with the RED of the battery clip.
Extra pins on the V+ Supply Buss are for EMG Accessories.
7) 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 BATTERY
control cavity. RED BUSS

RED

BRIDGE PICKUP - 9V +
BATTERY
Diagram #4 NEG (-)
OUTPUT
Volume / Volume
Master Tone (Passive) MASTER R
NK VOLUME BR VOLUME TONE
B122rH B124rH S
NECK PICKUP B122rH

VOLUME VOLUME TONE

T
OUTPUT CABLE

Diagram #5
B125 Active Balance Control PREFERRED WIRING ORDER
Active Tone / Master Volume NECK
PICKUP
This installation can be used for instruments with 3 control positions like ABC ACTIVE MASTER OUTPUT
CONTROL TONE VOLUME JACK
the diagram above, but use a Balance control instead of 2 Volume controls. BRIDGE
The Active Tone Control shown in this diagram can be replaced with the PICKUP
EMG-EXB Expander, or the EMG-BTC Control (Active Bass and Treble EQ).

9V+ POWER BUSS

RED

- 9V +
BATTERY
NEG (-) BLACK

RED WIRES B118

EMG Active Neck FROM PICKUPS ACTIVE BALANCE MASTER NOTE REVERSED CONNECTOR OUTPUT
Pickup (Upper 3 CONTROL VOLUME
RED
pin header) B122rH
R

EMG Active Bridge S

VOLUME
Pickup (Lower 3
pin header) ACTIVE TONE
RED (VLPF)
T
BOTTOM
VIEW

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 - 9V +
BATTERY
NEG (-)
GROUND

NECK P/U
MASTER R
TONE
OUTPUT RED B124rH S

RED
BRIDGE P/U
TONE

RED T

OUTPUT CABLE
NK VOLUME
Diagram #6 NECK PICKUP
B122rH

2 Pickups
Toggle Style Switch
VOLUME
B245 Buss
Volume each Pickup (Volumes are independent)
BR VOLUME
Master Tone BRIDGE PICKUP
B122rH

VOLUME

Diagram #7 Diagram #8
Soldering to the 152B Panel Jack: Soldering to the battery buss:
If your instrument has a long Panel Jack like the one below If your instrument has an older EMG Pickup you can solder the
you will have to solder the output cable as shown. pickup RED wire to the buss. Simply use some needle nose pliers,
Ground (Black) to the sleeve pull out the V+ header and solder the RED Wire from the pickup(s)
Signal (White) to the Tip to any of the pins and then re-insert the header into the housing.
Battery Negative (Black) to the Ring

RED to BATTERY BUSS

- 9V +
BATTERY
NEG (-)

RING
FROM TONE SLEEVE
OR VOLUME 1 2 3
TIP

Diagram #9 Diagram #10

If the instrument has a Battery Holder: +18 Volt Wiring Option:
If your instrument has a 9 or 18 Volt battery holder you can still If you want to operate your instrument at +18 Volts for more
use the EMG Connectors to supply power to the pickups. headroom then use 2 batteries wired as below.
Simply cut and strip the wires from the battery clip provided. Also, if you are using any type of EQ in your instrument
Twist the wires together (Red to Red and Black to Black) and (EMG-BT, BQ) or anything that boosts the pickup signal then
use the shrink tubing included to cover the connections. +18 Volts is recommended.
Soldering the wires is recommended.
RED TO BATTERY BUSS (+18Volts)
Cover these connections with the - 9V + Solder the Black and Red
shrink tubing provided. BLACK
wires together and cover
the connection with shrink
RED to BATTERY OR PICKUP BUSS tubing, or other insulation.
9/18 VOLT RED R
BATTERY - 9V +
HOLDER BLACK to RING terminal
BLACK to RING terminal S T
of the Output Jack
of the Output Jack
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