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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: GARY HOLT- GH SET
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
NECK 89R Single-Coil Dual-Coil BRIDGE 81
Logo Color Copper Silver
Magnet Type A C/S
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 3.80 2.00 1.63
Output Voltage (String) 1.00 2.00 3.00
Output Voltage (Strum) 3.00 4.50 4.50
Output Noise (60 Hz) -107 -109 -100
Output Impedance (Kohm) 10 10 10
Current @9V (Microamps) 160 80
Battery Life (Hours) 1500 3000
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27 27
*Note: Logo Colors are not distinguished on the JH Set
**Note: Magnet Type: C (Ceramic) C/S (Ceramic/Steel)

Installation notes:
All EMG Pickups are compatible with each other. EMG accessories, the VLPF, EXG, SPC or RPC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System
without requiring an extra battery. DO NOT reconnect the bridge ground wire, EMG Pickups do not require string grounding. Use the 25K Ohm
controls that are included for best results. If your output jack is a long panel style you will need a stereo jack, use a SwitchCraft 152B , soldering
will be required (see the bottom of page 2). Adjust the pickup level to the strings, and at a distance that works for you, experiment. Alternate
wiring diagrams are available at; emgpickups.com.
TW PICKUP CABLE 16” (40.64cm)
Included IN THE SYSTEM:
1 VOLUME CONTROL (25K) 1 TW P/P SWITCH
2 TONE CONTROLS (25K) W/POT (25K) 2 PICKUP IN/ OUT
BATTERY BUSS
.235 (6) 1 PICKUP CABLE 15” (27.94cm) and 15” (38cm)

.390 .310 (8)

(10)
B245

4 CONNECT CABLES 5.5” (14cm)

OUTPUT CABLE 6” (15cm)

BATTERY STEREO OUTPUT
ADJUSTMENT JACK
BUSS SCREWS & SPRINGS (2 pr)

BATTERY CABLE 7” (18cm)

- 9V +

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 Instructions: ****Tips and Tricks**** Start your installation by:
EMG Models: EMG-GH Set 1) Determine which type output jack your instrument has.
A Stereo 12B type is Included, but if you have a long panel jack
General Notes:
a SwitchCraft 152B Long Panel Jack will be required.
Every attempt has been made to make this a solderless installation.
2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls
There are some instances where this is not possible; (remember the order and function of each control)
1) If your instrument uses the long panel output jack and you had passive pickups 3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
you will need a new stereo output jack, the Switchcraft 152B is recommended. cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
Soldering to the new jack will be required, see diagram #6. 4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
2) Some instruments may already have a battery holder installed and in that case 5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
see the diagram at the bottom of page 4. rather than in the control cavity.
3) Instruments with two pickups may need soldering to the selection 6) IMPORTANT: EMG Active pickups do not require a string ground wire!
switch in some installations. DO NOT Reconnect the string ground, it is unnecessary.

Using the TW Push-Pull Switch

The Push-Pull Switch included with the TW Pickup allows you to choose between 1 WIRE ORDER:
two internal pickups of the EMG-TW, single-coil and dual-coil. The Push-Pull Pot 2 WHITE
has two seperate sections: The Switch and the pot, described below. 3 GREEN
BLUE
Refer to Diagrams #1 and #2 Diagram #1 YELLOW
The Push-Pull Switch section (DPDT) lets you choose between the HUMBUCKING ON: DOWN POSITION ORANGE
single-coil sound and a dual-coil sound by pulling or pushing the pot shaft SINGLE COIL ON: UP POSITION SHIELD
up or down. You have the option of having the single-coil sound in either
the up or down position and vice-versa for the dual-coil sound.
Diagrams #1 and #2 show how to connect the TW Pickup cable to choose
either option. Select the diagram that suits you and push the cable FLIP CONNECTORS 1 AND 2
connectors onto the single line 6-pin header. AS SHOWN
Simply turn over cable connectors 1 and 2 to change the wire order 1
WIRE ORDER:
and this will choose between the two options. 2 GREEN
Connector 3 remains the same for either choice. 3 WHITE
YELLOW
BLUE
ORANGE
Diagram #2
SHIELD
SINGLE-COIL ON: DOWN POSITION
HUMBUCKING ON: UP POSITION

Diagram #3
Insert the plug onto the 3 pin header Diagram #4 (Dual Mode)
of the pickup as shown above. Insert the plug onto the 7 pin header
Note the orientation arrow. of the pickup as shown above.
Note the orientation arrow.

- 9V +
BATTERY
NEG (-)
GROUND

NECK P/U
MASTER
TONE
OUTPUT RED B124rH

RED R
TONE
BRIDGE P/U MASTER S
RED
VOLUME
Diagram #5 BRIDGE PICKUP
2 Pickups (1 EMG / 1 EMG-TW) T
Toggle Style Select Switch
Push-Pull Pot as Master Volume
with a Master Tone (Passive)

NECK EMG-TW PICKUP

OUTPUT CABLE
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2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / 2 Volumes and Master Tone
Refer to Diagram #6
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity. 5) Plug the output cable onto the Tone control and connect the wires to the
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup. output jack by pushing the connectors on as shown.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body. WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
Plug both pickup cables onto the Volume controls as shown. BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
Plug a connect cable from the Bridge Volume control to the Pickup Buss BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
(Position 1) 6) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
Plug a connect cable from the Neck Volume control to the Pickup Buss (Position 2) along with the RED of the battery clip. Extra pins are for EMG Accessories.
3) Plug a connect cable from the Pickup Buss (position 3) to the Master Tone 7) Put the battery in the insulating foam and place it securely in the
control as shown. control cavity.
4) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver. control cavity.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal
The Neck Pickup goes to the NK Terminal
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal Diagram #6
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black 2 Pickups (1 EMG / 1 EMG-TW)
terminals on the terminal block. Toggle Style Switch
Volume each Pickup (Volumes are independent)
Master Tone

- 9V +
BATTERY
NEG (-)
GROUND
R
NECK P/U S
MASTER
TONE
OUTPUT RED B124rH
T
RED TONE
BRIDGE P/U
OUTPUT CABLE
NK VOLUME

EMG-TW PICKUP (NECK) RED

BR VOLUME
BRIDGE PICKUP B122rH

VOLUME

Diagram #7a Diagram #7b

Connecting to the B289 3 Way Toggle: 2 Pickups
Install the 4 pin Connector housing on the switch as shown Lever Style Select Switch
in the diagram below. Install both of the 2 pin connectors on Master Volume & Master Tone
to the 4 pin connector between the black and red housings Diagram #7c
as shown. The black and green terminal blocks will not be
used for the switch. Soldering to the 152B Panel Jack:
For more details you can refer to the B289 Instructions. If your instrument has a long Panel Jack like the one below
you will have to solder the output cable as shown.
Ground (Black) to the Sleeve
Signal (White) to the Tip
Battery Negative (Black) to the Ring
5

RING
4

NOT USED
6

FROM TONE SLEEVE

7

OR VOLUME
TIP
8

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2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / 2 Volumes and 2 Tones)
Refer to Diagram #8
1) Install the Pickups and route the cables to the control cavity. 6) Plug the output cable onto the Pickup Buss (Position 3) and push the connectors
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup. onto the jack as shown.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
Plug both Neck and Bridge pickup cables onto the Volume Controls as shown. BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
Plug a connect cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the Pickup Buss BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
(Position 1). See Diagram #8 7) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
Plug a connect cable from the Neck (NK) Volume control to the Neck (NK) Tone along with the RED of the battery clip. Extra pins are for EMG Accessories.
control as shown. 8) Put the battery in the foam insulator and place it securely in the
3) Plug a connect cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the Bridge (BR) Tone control cavity.
control as shown. We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
4) Plug a connect cable from the Neck (NK) Tone control to the Pickup Buss control cavity.
(Position 2). See Diagram #8
5) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal
The Neck Pickup goes to the NK Terminal
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black
terminals on the terminal block.

- 9V +
BATTERY
NEG (-)

R
GROUND
S
NECK P/U

OUTPUT CABLE T
OUTPUT

BRIDGE P/U
RED

EMG-TW PICKUP (NECK)

RED

B124rH

Diagram #8
2 Pickups (1 EMG / 1 EMG-TW) NK VOLUME TONE

2 Volume (either volume will act as a master) NK TONE

2 Tone
Toggle Style Switch
RED
B122rH B124rH

VOLUME TONE

BR VOLUME BR TONE
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP

Cover these connections with the

If the instrument has a Battery Holder: shrink tubing provided.
If your instrument has a 9 or 18 Volt battery holder you can still
use the EMG Connectors to supply power to the pickups.
RED to BATTERY BUSS
Simply cut and strip the wires from the battery clip provided. 9/18 VOLT
Twist the wires together and use the shrink tubing included BATTERY
to cover the connections. Soldering the wires is the preferred. HOLDER
BLACK to RING terminal
of the Output Jack

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