Installation

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION

EMG MODELS: J-X, JA-X, J-CS-X (4 /5 STRING)

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.

PO BOX 4394

SANTA ROSA, CA

95402 USA

P (707) 525-9941

F (707) 575-7046

EMGPICKUPS.COM

0230-0117A

*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico) C (Ceramic) C/S (Ceramic and Steel)

SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:

J-X JA-X J-CS-X

Logo Color Silver Gold Silver

Magnet Type * C A C/S

Resonant Frequency (KHz) 4.05 3.48 3.48

Output Voltage (Finger, Thumb) 2.00 1.75 1.75

Output Voltage (Thump) 8.00 6.50 6.50

Output Noise (60 Hz) -105 -101 -101

Output Impedance (Kohm) 2.00 2.00 2.00

Current @9V (Microamps) 80 80 80

Battery Life (Hours) 3000 3000 3000

Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27 27 27

PICKUP AND MAGNET DIMENSIONS:

All EMG J-X Models (J-X, JA-X, and J-CS-X) have the housing dimensions shown below.

The shorter housing (SJ) is for the neck pickup, while the longer housing (LJ) is for the bridge pickup. Each of the housings also have

different mounting hole distances. Both SJ and LJ Housings can work with both 4 and 5-string instruments, but you should check the width

of your strings against the magnet dimensions below to make sure there is sufficient string coverage. A rule of thumb for any pickup is that

the magnet should be wider than the strings at least by the distance the pickup is from the strings. If the pickup is 3/16” from the strings,

the magnet should be wider by 3/16” on each side of the outside strings. If your string width is too wide for a J Pickup, then choose one of

the EMG Extended Series Bass Pickups, with a 4-inch housing, where there are several models available.

3.590

1.500

.920

R .250 TYP

R .093 TYP

.730

#4 WOOD SCREW

FOR MOUNTING

.750

LONG J HOUSING

(LJ)

SHORT J HOUSING

(SJ)

.920

3.700

R .250 TYP

R .093 TYP

.730

1.560

#4 WOOD SCREW

FOR MOUNTING

.750

X-SERIES

Summary of content (4 pages)

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0230-0117A S E I R SE X- PO BOX 4394 SANTA ROSA, CA 95402 USA P (707) 525-9941 F (707) 575-7046 EMGPICKUPS.COM INSTALLATION INFORMATION EMG MODELS: J-X, JA-X, J-CS-X (4 /5 STRING) SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL: Logo Color Magnet Type * Resonant Frequency (KHz) Output Voltage (Finger, Thumb) Output Voltage (Thump) Output Noise (60 Hz) Output Impedance (Kohm) Current @9V (Microamps) Battery Life (Hours) Maximum Supply (Volts DC) J-X Silver C 4.05 2.00 8.00 -105 2.00 80 3000 27 JA-X Gold A 3.48 1.75 6.
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Installation Instructions: EMG Models: J-X, JA-X, JCS-X SET (4/5-STRING) ****Tips and Tricks**** Start your installation by: 1) Read the General Notes on Page 2 if you haven’t already and determine if you have the right output jack for your instrument. A Stereo 12B type (Included) or a 152B Long Panel Jack will be required. 2) Remove the strings 3) Remove any existing Pickups and controls (remember the order and function of each control) 4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
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Diagram #4 Diagram #5 Soldering to the 152B Panel Jack: Soldering to the battery buss: 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 If your instrument has an older EMG Pickup you can solder the pickup RED wire to the buss.
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Refer to Diagram #7 1) Install the Pickups and route the cables to the control cavity. If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup. 2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body. Plug both Neck and Bridge pickup cables onto the Volume Controls as shown. 3) Plug a coax cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the (BR) Active Tone Control. Note the reversed connector on pins 1 and 2.