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MAXIMUM STRING WIDTH 3.62" (91.9) R .125
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INSTALLATION INFORMATION (108)
EMG MODEL: 45-HZ PICKUP .125 (3.17) DIA. MOUNTING HOLES

SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
45-HZ .880 (22.3)
Logo Color Silver
Magnet Type * C/S
Inductance (Henries) (1) 3.62
DC Resistance (kOhm) 11 Pin 1 (GRN)
COIL WIRING Pin 2 (WHT)
Resonant Frequency (KHz) (2) 2.40 Pin 3 Braid (GND)
Resonant Frequency (KHz) (3) 4.05 (REAR VIEW) Pin 4 (RED)
Pin 5 (BLK)
Impedance at Resonance (kOhm) (2) 54.5
*Note: Magnet Type: C/S (Ceramic/Steel)
(1) Wired in Series
(2) Loaded with 500K Volume and Tone with a 20’ (6M) Cable FRONT
(3) Loaded with 1 MegOhm / 47pf GRN _ + WHT
REAR
RED _ + BLK
Installation notes:
All EMG-HZ Pickups are compatible with each other. The connector system is an easy method of installation, avoiding the need to solder,
and provides an easy way to interchange pickups. The 5-Wire cable allows Series/Parallel switching or simple single/dual-coil combinations
can be used. For more information go to http://www.emgpickups.com.
EMG Accessory Circuits like the EXB, BT,C or BQC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System, all have buffered inputs and can
be used on either passive or active pickups. The B245 Buss included with the set will be used on instruments that use a selection switch.
If your installation is passive only and doesn’t require a battery the RED V+ port of the Buss will not be used.
If you decide to add active circuitry the V+ port can power as many as 5 EMG Accessories.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Red Wire of the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire.
Included with each pickup:
PICKUP CABLE 15” (30cm)
1 VOLUME CONTROL (250K) 1 TONE CONTROL (250K)

.235 (6) ADJUSTMENT SCREWS

SOLID
.390 .310 (8)
(10) 2 CONNECT CABLES 5.5” (14cm)

2 PICKUP IN/ OUT

BATTERY BUSS
MONO OUTPUT BRIDGE GROUND OUTPUT CABLE 6” (15cm)
JACK CONNECTOR

B245
BRIDGE GROUND WIRE 6” (15cm)

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:
EMG Model: 45-HZ
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, soldering will be required
2) Instruments with two pickups may need soldering to the selection
switch in some installations.

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. Diagram #1
Diagram #2
BLACK AND WHITE
Installation (One Pickup Guitars):
1) Plug the pickup cable onto the EMG Pickup as shown in Diagram #1 RED
and route the cable to the control cavity.
If the cable is too long, wind up the excess and keep it
under the pickup if possible.
Diagram #3 GREEN AND SHIELD
Diagram #2 shows the other end of the pickup cable.
One Pickup
The Green wire and shield are pre-wired to Pin 1 and the Red wire is
One Volume
pre-wired to Pin 2. The Red wire is the signal output from
MASTER TO STRING GROUND
the pickup. The White and Black wires are wired together and SEE DIAGRAM #5
VOLUME
covered with shrink tubing. This is standard humbucking series
250K 500K VOLUME
wiring. OUTPUT CABLE

Master Volume control only

2) Refer to Diagram #3. OUTPUT
B159A
Plug both the Pickup cable and the output cable onto the
Volume control as shown. Also, plug the bridge ground wire S
onto terminal #2 of the volume control. See diagram #5 for
further information about the bridge ground.
3) Connect the wires of the output cable to the output jack by
T
pushing the connectors on as shown.
WHITE wire to the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire to the SLEEVE (S) contact
FROM PICKUP
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and
test it before closing the control cavity.

Master Volume and Tone control MASTER

4) Refer to Diagram #4. VOLUME TO STRING GROUND MASTER
Plug the Pickup cable onto the Volume control as shown. 250K 500K VOLUME SEE DIAGRAM #5 TONE
Plug a connect cable from the Volume control to B160A EMG

the Tone control.

OUTPUT
Plug the output cable onto the tone control as shown.
Also, plug the bridge ground wire onto terminal #2 of B159A
S
TONE 250K 500K
the volume control.
See diagram #5 for further information about the T
bridge ground. OUTPUT CABLE
5) Connect the wires of the output cable to the output
jack by pushing the connectors on as shown.
WHITE wire to the TIP (T) contact, Diagram #4
BLACK wire to the SLEEVE (S) contact One Pickup
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and FROM PICKUP One Volume
test it before closing the control cavity. One Tone

Attaching the bridge ground wire

6) Refer to Diagram #5. Diagram #5 BLACK WIRE INCLUDED STRING GROUND WIRE
NECK WITH CONNECTOR COMING FROM THE BRIDGE
As mentioned on page 1, it is common to “ground” (earth) VOLUME
the strings on guitars that have passive pickups. 250K VOLUME
1
Included with the system is a black wire with a single black 2
connector attached. Also included is an IDC connector for 3
4
connecting the two wires together. Insert the bridge ground wire, 5
and the connector wire into the IDC connector, crimp the connector 6 B159A
with a pair of pliers until it snaps and this will connect the two wires.
CRIMP CLOSED
You don’t need to strip the insulation from the wires. (INSERT WIRES)
Push the black connector onto terminal 2 (GND) of the volume control
as shown in the diagram. This will ground the strings to the system.

45-HZ INSTRUCTIONS Page 2

FROM NECK PICKUP FROM BRIDGE PICKUP

BLACK WIRE
WITH CONNECTOR
TO STRING GROUND BRIDGE MASTER
VOLUME TONE
B160A EMG
250K 500K VOLUME OUTPUT
S
TONE 250K 500K
B159A
NECK T
VOLUME OUTPUT CABLE
Diagram #6
2 Pickups
Volume / Volume/ Tone

Installation (Two Pickup Guitars with Selection switch): ****Tips and Tricks****
The Pickup B245 Buss is a convenient way to wire your guitar without soldering. Start your installation by:
There is a separate sheet attached to these instructions that describes the 1) Remove the strings
Pickup Buss in detail. Since you are installing passive EMG-HZ Pickups the RED 2) Remove any existing Pickups and controls
Shroud of the B245 Buss will not be used. It is for battery power. (remember the order and function of each control)
3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity. cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup. 4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body. 5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
Plug both Pickup cables into the Pickup Buss (BLACK Shroud) as shown, rather than in the control cavity.
Refer to Diagram #5
Bridge Pickup to BR IN
Neck Pickup to NK IN
3) Plug a connect cable from the Pickup Buss (OUT) to the Master Volume
control as shown in the diagram.

Diagram #7 TO STRING GROUND

SEE DIAGRAM #5
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Select Switch 6
Master Volume / Master Tone 5
4 MASTER
3
2 VOLUME
1

FROM NECK PICKUP OUTPUT

S
B160A EMG
MASTER
TONE
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
TONE 250K 500K
T

OUTPUT CABLE

Diagram #8, 8a
Wiring the Selection Switch
4) Refer to diagrams 8 and 8a, strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert
BR NK O GND

them into the GREEN Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver.
The Bridge pickup to the BR Terminal
245B
EMG

The Neck pickup to the NK Terminal FROM

The Output of the switch to the O Terminal
SWITCH
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the
black (GND) terminals on the terminal block.
5) Plug the output cable onto the Master Volume control and connect the output
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
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.

45-HZ INSTRUCTIONS Page 3

 GROUND

NECK P/U MASTER OUTPUT

TONE
B160A EMG
S
OUTPUT
TONE 250K 500K
T
BRIDGE P/U OUTPUT CABLE

FROM NECK PICKUP NK VOLUME

B159A EMG

Diagram #9
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Switch 250K 500K VOLUME

Volume each Pickup

(Volumes are independent) FROM BRIDGE PICKUP BR VOLUME
B159A EMG
Master Tone 6
5
4
3
2
VOLUME 250K 1
TO STRING GROUND
SEE DIAGRAM #5

OUTPUT
GROUND S

NECK P/U T
OUTPUT CABLE
OUTPUT

BRIDGE P/U
FROM NECK PICKUP B160A EMG

TONE 250K 500K

Diagram #10 NK VOLUME NK TONE

2 Pickups
2 Volume (either volume will act as a master)
2 Tone BR VOLUME BR TONE
Toggle Style Switch B160A
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP

TONE 250K 500K

TO STRING GROUND
SEE DIAGRAM #5

Soldering to the 151 Panel Jack: Diagram #11

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
TIP
FROM TONE
OR VOLUME
SLEEVE

45-HZ INSTRUCTIONS Page 4