Active Guitar Pickups

LENA ABE / MY DYING BRIDE / J SET. TXETXU AGUADO / POSITIVA / 35DC. TED AGUILAR / DEATH ANGEL / 81, 60. DOMINIC AITCHISON / MOGWAI / J SET, 35DC.
PAUL ALLENDER / CRADLE OF FILTH / 81TW, 89, 85, 60, 81. AZARAK / SATYRICON / T SET, DG20. MARTEN ANDERSSON / STARWOOD + GEORGE LYNCH GROUP +
LIZZY BORDEN / 40DC, 40CS. TOM ARAYA / SLAYER / 40DC. ARCHAON / 1349 / 81, 85. ROB ARNOLD / CHIMAIRA / 81. MATT BACHAND / SHADOWS FALL / 81, 60.
DEAN BACK / THEORY OF A DEADMAN / 35DC. JOHN BAIZLEY / BARONESS / 81X, 85X. CHELSEA BAKER / AROARAH / 35P4, 35TW. KURT BALLOU / CONVERGE / 81,
89. COREY BARHORST / KYLESA / HB, P, BQC SYSTEM. LARRY BARRAGAN / HELSTAR / KH21, 81, AB. ROB BARRETT / CANNIBAL CORPSE / 81, 85. MICHAEL ANGELO
BATIO / 81, SAV, 85. REB BEACH / WHITESNAKE / SA, 85. CHRIS BEATTIE / HATEBREED / 35HZ, 35DC. COREY BARHORST / KYLESA / HB, P, BQC SYSTEM. JASON
BEHAN / AGENDA OF SWINE / 81, 85, AB. JIMI BELL / HOUSE OF LORDS / 81, 85. BRIAN BENOIT / DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN / 81. SARA BETH / KILL SLOWLY / MMCS.
RAVI BHADRIRAJU / JOB FOR A COWBOY / 81, SA, 85. MAUS BIAZZI / LACUNA COIL / 707, 81-7. ANDERS BJORLER / THE HAUNTED / 81, 85. JONAS BJORLER / THE
HAUNTED / 40DC, 40CS. JACK BLADES / NIGHT RANGER / HB. BLASKO / OZZY OSBOURNE / 35HZ. BOBZILLA / HELLYEAH + DAMAGEPLAN / 40HZ. GEORGIOS BOKOS
/ ROTTING CHRIST / 81. WES BORLAND / LIMP BIZKIT / 81, 85, 707. BRITTANY BOUCK / GUILT BY ASSOCIATION / 40DC. JD BOUCK / GUILT BY ASSOCIATION / 81,
85. STEVEN BRADLEY / I WRESTLED A BEAR ONCE / 81X, 85X, 60X. JERRY DON BRANCH / STRATOBLASTERS / SA SET. VICTOR BRANDT / SATYRICON / J SET.
EVAN BREWER / ANIMOSITY / P. REX BROWN / DOWN + PANTERA / PJ SET, BTC CONTROL. JB BRUBAKER / AUGUST BURNS RED / 81, 85. MARCUS BRYANT / TANK
/ 45DC, 40DC, BQC SYSTEM, BQS SYSTEM. MICHAEL BURKS / 85, SV. KEVIN BUNHOBER / ENTICE / J SET. JONATHAN BUSKE / TERROR / P. RYAN BUTLER / LANDMINE
MARATHON / 81X, 85X. JON BUTTON / SHERYL CROW / P, 35DC. ERNIE C. / BODY COUNT / 81, 85. ALEXX CALISE / 81, 85, P60, P85. JOHN CAMPBELL / LAMB OF
GOD / 35DC, P, BQC SYSTEM. TONY CAMPOS / STATIC-X + MINISTRY + ASESINO / 40DC, BTS CONTROL, MM5. CHRIS CANNELLA / AUTUMN´S END / 81X, 85X.
CHRISTOPHER CAPPELLI / IT DIES TODAY / 81, 60. LARRY CARLTON / S SET, SAV. JASMINE CAIN / JASMINE CAIN BAND / J SET. CHRIS CANNELLA / AUTUMN’S END
/ 81X, 85X. STEPHEN CARPENTER / DEFTONES / 707, 808. ADAM CARROLL / WARBRINGER / 81, 85. JOHN CARROLL / CHRIS CAGLE / P60. NICK CATANESE / BLACK
LABEL SOCIETY / 81, 60. JEFF CAUGHRON / JASMINE CAIN BAND / 81, 85. ROB CAVESTANY / DEATH ANGEL / 81, 85. BRENNAN CHAULK / HASTE THE DAY / 81, 85.
CURT CHAMBERS / FRANKLIN BRIDGE + P-DIDDY + LL COOL J / 89, SA, 85. SERGIO CHOTSOURIAN / LOS NATAS / H4A, H3, H1 B/N, H2A B/N. CRAIG CISNEROZ / THE
PRISONERS DILEMMA / P. T.D. CLARK / 81X, 85X. LES CLAYPOOL / PRIMUS / 35DC, 40DC, 45DC, BQS SYSTEM. ADAIR COBLEY / MANNTIS / 81, 85, 60. RUSTY
COOLEY / OUTWORLD / 707. RANDY COOPER / TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION / 81, 85. DOC COYLE / GOD FORBID / 85, 81. ANDREW CRAIGHAN / MY DYING BRIDE / 81.
JEREMY CREAMER / DAATH / 35DC. DARRELL CROOKS / CHAKA KHAN / 89, SA. JOHN CUMMINGS / MOGWAI / H2, 60, 81. LIGE CURRY / PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC
/ 40CS, 40DC. JESSE DAYTON / JESSE DAYTON BAND / T SET. ANTHONY DEJESUS / AUTUMN’S END / 81X, 85X. PHIL DEMMEL / MACHINE HEAD / 81, 60. XANDER
DEMOS / INTO THE ARENA / SA, 89R, AB. JEREMY DEPOYSTER / THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA / 81, 85. JOHN “JD” DESERVIO / BLACK LABEL SOCIETY / 35DC. MATT
DEVRIES / CHIMAIRA / 81, 85. PAUL DILEO / NENA + BILLY JOEL + ENRIQUE IGLESIAS / PJ SET, BQC SYSTEM. JON DONAIS / SHADOWS FALL / 81, 85. KK DOWNING
/ JUDAS PRIEST / 81, 85. DY´RIKKI DRE-SIIKK / TRIKK BABY / 85, SA. LES DUDEK / AB, SA SET. JOSH DUNHAM / NEW POWER GENERATION / 45DC, BQS SYSTEM,
J SET. ADAM DUTKIEWICZ / KILLSWITCH ENGAGE / 81, 85, 89. RICH ECKHARDT / TOBY KEITH / H2HZ, H2AHZ. EDSEL DOPE / DOPE / 81, 85. MIKE EINZIGER /
INCUBUS / DG20. “EL” / AUTUMN’S END / HB, MMCS. DAVID ELLEFSON / F5 + HAIL! / P5J SET, 40P5, BQC SYSTEM. SHANE EMBURY / NAPALM DEATH / 81, 85. NICK
EMDE / THE DESTRO / 707. PER ERIKSSON / BLOODBATH / 81, 85. RON ESCHETE / THE RON ESCHETE / 91. STEEV ESQUIVEL / RE:IGNITION + SKINLAB / 81, 85,
35DC. EAN EVANS / LYNYRD SKYNYRD / 35DC, P. TODD EVANS / TEMPEST / SA, T. MIKE FACCI / FULL BLOWN CHAOS / 81, 85. ETHAN FARMER / CHRISTINA
AGUILERA / PJ SET, BTC CONTROL. JOSE FERRO / THE SCREAMIN´ LORDS / 35DC, J SET. CLAUDIO FILADORO / BUFFALO / 81, 85. WAYNE FINDLAY / MICHAEL
SCHENKER GROUP + SLAVIOR / 707. AARON FINK / BREAKING BENJAMIN / 81, 85. MAURICE FITZGERALD / SOLO + BRIAN CULBERTSON / J SET. BELA FLECK / BELA
FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES / 81, 85. ROBB FLYNN / MACHINE HEAD / 81, 85. NICK FRASCA / A LIFE ONCE LOST / 35DC. FELIPE FREIG / JET BLACK STARE / SA,
81, 85. BOB FROESE / PRIDE TIGER / H2A B/N. JOE FROLIB / DECONSTRUCT / 60, 85. JACK FROST / SEVEN WITCHES / 81, 85. KOICHI FUKUDA / STATIC-X / 81X,
SA-X, SPC. GALDER / DIMMU BORGIR / 81. JOHN GANEY / I WRESTLED A BEAR ONCE / 81X, 85X, 60X. RICKY GARCIA / LAFEE / 81, 85. BJÖRN GELOTTE / IN
FLAMES / 81, 85, 707. CHUCK GOFF / TOBY KEITH / 40HZ. DAVID GIBBS / THE PRISONERS DILEMMA / 85, 60. ROBERT GIBBS / THE PRISONERS DILEMMA / 81, 85.
VINCE GILL / VG20. DAVID GILMOUR / PINK FLOYD / DG20. SHAUN GLASS / DIRGE WITHIN SIN / 81, 60. AL GLASSMAN / JOB FOR A COWBOY / 81, 85. DAVID GRAEF
/ 81, 85, SPC. ROCKY GRAY / SOUL EMBRACED + LIVING SACRIFICE / HZ-7. PAOLO GREGOLETTO / TRIVIUM / P5, 40DC. BRUCE HALL / REO SPEEDWAGON / J SET,
PJ SET, BTC SYSTEM. LES HALL / CROSSFADE / 81, 85. TOM HAMILTON / AEROSMITH / J SET. KIRK HAMMETT / METALLICA / 81, 60. JEFF HANNEMAN / SLAYER /
81, 85, SPC. HARDGROOVE / PUBLIC ENEMY / 35DC, HB. BRIAN HARRAH / THE MERCY CLINIC + PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC / 81, 85. ROBBIE HARRINGTON /
DIERKS BENTLEY / 40HZ. MITCH HARRIS / NAPALM DEATH / 81, PJ SET. MIKE HASTY / WALLS OF JERICHO / 81, 85. MIKE HATALAK / IT DIES TODAY / 81, 85. T.
HATCHER / RICKY MARTIN / 40DC. SHANE HAYES / JET BLACK STARE / PJ SET, J SET, BTC CONTROL. MATT HEAFY / TRIVIUM / 81, 85. HELMUTH / BELPHEGOR / 81.
MARCUS HENDERSON / GUITAR HERO / 81, 85. HERNÁN HERNÁNDEZ / LOS TIGRAS DEL NORTE / J SET. JAMES HETFIELD / METALLICA / 81, 60. MARK HEYLMUN /
SUICIDE SILENCE / 707. IAN HILL / JUDAS PRIEST / 40CS, 40DC. NICK HIPA / AS I LAY DYING / 85, 81. JASON HOOK / FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH / 81, 85. VINNIE
HORNSBY / SEVENDUST / HB. CHRIS HOWORTH / IN THIS MOMENT / 707. BILL HUDSON / CELLADOR / 81, 85. SCOTT HULL / PIG DESTROYER / 707, 707TW, 808.
HUTCH HUTCHINSON / BONNIE RAITT / J SET. LEVON ICHKHANIAN / 85, EXG. MARIOS ILIOPOULOS / NIGHTRAGE / 81, 85. MIKE INEZ / HEART / PJ SET, BTS SYSTEM.
BOBBY INSANER / A LIFE ONCE LOST / 81, 85. JACK / 8MM OVERDOSE / 81, 85. EDDIE JACKSON / QUEENSRYCHE / J SET. JIMMY JACKSON / T SET. PAUL JACKSON
JR. / SA SET, EXG, SPC. DAN JACOBS / ATREYU / 81, 85. EMAD JAGHAB / AGENDA OF SWINE / 35DC, BQC SYSTEM. JENSEN / THE HAUNTED / 81, 85, 89. VASHON
JOHNSON / MILEY CYRUS BAND / J SET. DANNY JONES / SL20, P81, P85. JOHN PAUL JONES / LED ZEPPLIN / J SET. HAMILTON JORDAN / GENGHIS TRON / 81, 85,
H. SHAWN KASCAK / OUTWORLD / 45DC, BQC SYSTEM. MIKE KENEALLY / 81X, 85X, SA SET. BILL KELLIHER/ MASTODON / 85X, 60X. TULLY KENNEDY / JASON
ALDEAN / J SET, BTC CONTROL. JON “KC WOLF” KINDLER / THE CHARIOT / JHZ SET. JEFF KING / REBA MCINTIRE / 58, 60. KERRY KING / SLAYER / KFK SET. GREG
KERWIN / EYES SET TO KILL / 81, 85. JESSE KETIVE / EMMURE / 81, 85. TIM KING / SOIL / 35DC, 35CS. KING / GORGOROTH + SAHG + I / 40DC, MMCS. JOHN KINSCH
/ GARTH BROOKS / SA SET. PAT KIRTLEY / ACS. ANDREAS KISSER / SEPULTURA / SA SET. JON KITA / DIECAST / 707. STEVE KLEIN / NEW FOUND GLORY / 81, 85.
MARK KLOEPPEL / MISERY INDEX / 81X, 60X. MORGAN KNOESTER / AROARAH / 81, 85. ROGER “TINY” KOHRS / UNKNOWN HINSON / J SET. JASON KRAUSE / KID
ROCK / 81X, 85X, ACS. COREY KRICK / ESSENESS PROJECT / 81, 85. CHAD KROEGER / NICKELBACK / 81, 85, 60, ACS. MIKE KROEGER / NICKELBACK / 40HZ. DAVE
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THE ORIGINAL ACTIVE PICKUP.
MADE IN THE USA SINCE 1976
EMG PICKUPS
The original concept and intent in designing the first EMG’s was to create a pickup that
translated an instrument’s tone more realistically with improved characteristics; making
the instrument play and sound more musical. We’ve created a line of pickups that speaks to
what musicians in the real world are asking for: versatility, reliability, responsiveness, and
great all around tone. There truly is no comparison between EMG’s and other conventional
pickups on the market today. EMG’s have a much broader frequency response that’s better
for capturing harmonics, chord definition, individual notes, and overall dynamics. We never
forget that a pickup is a product of a good design recipe which directly affects the type of
music you play and how you play it. Included here are some of the elements of our design
considerations which ultimately influence the final result.
String Interface & Magnet
The first choice in pickup design is the string interface. The selection
of a bar magnet or individual pole pieces is an important one. All initial
EMG designs used a bar magnet for two reasons. First, pole pieces
place too much magnetism under the strings and cause lower ones
to go “out of pitch”, with a Doppler effect, and second, pole pieces
can also make intonation and tuning difficult. Designs featuring a
bar magnet have a much more linear (balanced) output from string
to string. Their attack is less pronounced than the pole piece design
resulting in smoother distortion, less fade on string bending, and
much better sustain.
By relying on the internal preamp for gain, the bar magnet can be
smaller, further limiting the magnetic “pull” on the strings. The
inherent qualities of a bar magnet allow a continuous magnetic field
that allows for any string spacing which is perfect for use with any
multi-stringed instrument. On the other hand, if you prefer pole
pieces, there is an EMG model to meet your needs. Pole pieces impart
a much more percussive attack giving the pickup more of an “organic”
sound. Depending on the model, steel pole pieces (either bar or
screw/stud), can be coupled with alnico or ceramic magnets, each
combination having individual characteristics that affect the attack,
output, frequency response and ultimately the tone of the pickup.
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81TW
Tone Modeling / Coils / Preamp
Each active EMG pickup has two coils and they are the basis of the
pickup’s design. There are different types and sizes of magnet wire
that can be used, and combining their attributes with the size and
shape of the coil has a tremendous effect on the tone. The dualcoil setup is necessary for noise reduction and is a key to providing
the distinctive EMG tone. The preamplifier used inside each active
EMG pickup is no ordinary preamp. Built directly into each pickup,
the preamp is an integral part of the pickup design ensuring quality
of sound performance, incredible noise reduction, and simplicity in
installation. A natural byproduct of the preamp is gain. It allows us
to design a pickup for its particular tone without concern for the
pickup’s output. EMG pickups use “tone modeling” to manipulate the
two coils. This innovation allows us to shape a mix of the reactive
slope and resonance from each of the two coils. The idea is to achieve
a complex mixture of each coil’s phase and frequency response
resulting in a richer overall tone. After the coils are modeled, any
amount of output needed is provided by the preamp.
60X
60X, 60: Ivory + White Caps
Dual Resonance & Lo-Flux
The most important aspect governing the tone of any pickup is
its resonant frequency. EMG’s exclusive “impedance modeling“
technique allows us to create a complex mix of primary and secondary
resonances from the coils. Combining “dual resonant” frequencies
is an innovation which enables us to model the sound of every EMG
pickup by shaping the response curve of each coil. By blending the
dual resonances with the low, mid, and high frequency gain from
the coils, a unique tone has been created for each EMG pickup.
This means that the sound is vibrantly alive with more harmonics
than is otherwise possible with conventional single resonance high
impedance pickups.
BTC
PJX Set
Various magnetic materials are used in EMG pickups to customize the
interface between the strings and coils. Common to all EMG pickups
are our single or dual-pole magnetic designs, which concentrate the
magnetic field evenly under all the strings. The result is an improved
linear output from the strings and a more consistent attack from
note to note. With abundant gain available from the preamp, EMG
pickups do not require increased magnetic strength for greater
output. Rather, the magnetic materials are chosen to highlight the
tone of the pickups. All EMG pickups use a “lo-flux” magnetic field to
promote the natural sustain and harmonics of the instrument. These
design advantages allow us to utilize specialty materials and alloys
in a way that gives each EMG pickup a unique character.
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Noise Reduction & Low Impedance
Another benefit from the internal preamp is noise reduction. By
integrating the preamp into the housing, all the elements of the
pickup can be shielded. By matching the coils to a high degree
through “impedance modeling”, the low frequency hum and buzz
are virtually eliminated while making the sound more vibrantly
alive. In addition, each EMG is housed in a composite cover cap that
eliminates all other forms of interference.
EXG
ABCXX
Most EMG pickup models have noise figures better than –85dB, still
other EMG pickups achieve a noise figure that exceeds –100dB. The
low impedance output of the EMG internal preamp provides other
great features. You can run a cable for up to 100 feet (30 meters)
without losing high frequency response. You’ll get the same tone
with a wireless unit as you do with a cable, and the tone of your
instrument will remain consistent through volume changes. Low
impedance also means that not only can you plug directly into your
favorite amp, you can go direct to a tape preamp (especially useful
for acoustic guitar recording) or mixing console input without a
direct box. EMG pickups are so quiet you don’t even need to ground
the strings of the instrument!
Construction & Ease Of Installation
There is no other pickup built as well as an EMG. The coils are
precision wound, matched both resistively and inductively and
vacuum-sealed. All internal preamplifiers use Surface Mount
Technology (SMT) for quality and reliability, each pickup is tested
before encapsulation and shipping. An instrument equipped with
EMG active pickups require power from a single 9 Volt battery, and in
fact a single battery will power as many EMG pickups and accessory
circuits as you can fit into your guitar. Power to the pickups is
turned off by simply unplugging the cable from your instrument. EMG
pickups are easy to install. Included with each pickup are prewired
volume and tone controls, battery clip, output jack and diagrams.
All models are designed for direct replacement into most standard
instruments. In those instances where “direct” replacement isn’t
possible,
ible, a minimum of work may be required.
Quik-Connect™
Solderrless
Controols
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X Series Active Pickups / for Guitar & Bass
X SERIES FOR GUITAR / HUMBUCKER
CAP
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
LOGO
Silver
Gold
Grey
Gold
Copper
White
Gold
Gold
CAP
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
LOGO
Silver
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
K
MET
AL
BLU
ES
COU
NTR
Y
JAZ
Z
DESCRIPTION
Plenty of top end sizzle, solid lows and mids that ooze presence
Vintage Strat single coil sound: bright, airy, with a rich bottom end
Modern sizzle, pop and presence with exposed staggered pole pieces.
Vintage warmth and presence with exposed flat pole pieces.
Wide frequency response, classic thick to modern sizzle with covered poles.
MODEL
PX
PAX
JX
JX-CS
PJX
JVX
TYPE
Offset Dual
Offset Dual
Single Coil
Single Coil
Offset Both
Single Coil
K
X SERIES FOR BASS
DESCRIPTION
High-end articulation, warmth, and incredible low end punch
The alnico magnets give openness and warmth for a more vintage tone
Modern, tight mid-range punch, and superior dynamic high end response
Warm low end, smooth attack and a flatter high end response due to ceramic steel magnets.
Warm, tight low end/mid-range punch, dynamic high end and a well defined attack
Modern, tight mid-range punch, superior high end response, exposed pole pieces
CAP
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
Black
LOGO
Silver
Gold
Silver
Silver
Silver
Gold
X SERIES FOR BASS / EXTENDED SERIES
MODEL
35PX
35PX-4
40PX-5
40PX
45PX
35JX
35JX-CS
40JX
40JX-CS
45JX
45JX-CS
TYPE
Offset Dual
Offset Dual
Offset Dual
Offset Dual
Offset Dual
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
DESCRIPTION
5-string soapbar 2.75” max string width. High-end articulation, warmth, and incredible low end punch.
4-string soapbar 2.5” max string width. High-end articulation, warmth, and incredible low end punch.
5-string soapbar 3.125” max string width. Powerful lows, punchy midrange, brilliant highs.
6-string soapbar 3.25” max string width. Powerful lows, punchy midrange, brilliant highs.
6-string soapbar 3.75” max string width. Solid low end, overall presence and clarity.
JX model in a soapbar housing. 2.625” max string width. Dynamic response over entire spectrum.
JX-CS model in a soapbar housing. 2.625” max string width using a ceramic a steel magnet.
JX model in a soapbar housing. 3.125” max string width. Dynamic response over entire spectrum.
JX-CS model in a soapbar housing. 3.125” max string width using a ceramic and steel magnet.
JX model in a soapbar housing. 3.75” max string width. Dynamic response over entire spectrum.
JX-CS model in a soapbar housing. 3.75” max string width using a ceramic and steel magnet.
CAP
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
LOGO
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
K
MET
AL
BLU
ES
COU
NTR
Y
JAZ
Z
TYPE
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
ROC
MODEL
SX
SAX
SVX
SAVX
SLVX
ROC
X SERIES FOR GUITAR / SINGLE COIL
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
P/P, V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
MET
AL
BLU
ES
COU
NTR
Y
JAZ
Z
DESCRIPTION
Detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut and fluid sustain
Powerful pickup with exceptional tone and versatility across the spectrum
Full treble response for distinct single-note solos and buttery harmonic overtones
A warmer, thicker sound than the 60X and a full treble response
Dual output - from rich and warm to Strat like bell tones.
Wide frequency response for definition and detail
Warmer and thicker than the HX while retaining definition
Active PAF classic tone that is fat and round
TYPE
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Both
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
ROC
MODEL
81X
85X
60X
60AX
89X
HX
HAX
58X
K
MET
AL
BLU
ES
COU
NTR
Y
JAZ
Z
If you are going for chunky low-string riffing or want screaming
string bends in the high register, the X Series covers all techniques
while retaining superior dynamics. Models available for guitar and
bass feature EMG’s revolutionary (patent pending) Solderless
Install System. This system puts the player in complete control by
simplifying the process of installation and the upgrading of existing
pickups.
ROC
The EMG X Series pickups have an exceptional open nature to their
overall sound. This is due to a newly designed internal preamp which
allows for more gain to come from your amp and instrument, rather
than from the preamp. The effect of this new design is to provide
more headroom and overall body while still maintaining the clarity
and response that EMG’s are renowned for. The lows will be rock
solid, the high-mids will shine through and the treble will be sweet
and full.
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V=Volume | T=Tone | P/P=Push/Pull | BC=Battery Clip | SJ=Stereo Jack | B=Black, W=White, I=Ivory
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Active Guitar Pickups
DESCRIPTION
Classic tone, fat and round
Bright, medium output
Warm, medium output
Bright, medium output 7-string in 35 soapbar housing
Classic Metal hot lead
Dual mode classic Metal hot lead
Dual mode classic Metal hot lead {for neck}
7-string classic Metal hot lead
Good for all styles, distortion & clean
Switches between 85 & SA {for bridge}
Switches between 85 & SA {for neck}
Floating jazz pickup for Archtops
EMG S in humbucking housing
EMG SA in humbucking housing
7-string humbucker, distortion & clean
Dual mode 7-string, distortion & clean {for bridge}
Dual mode 7-string, distortion & clean {for neck}
8-string humbucker, distortion & clean
CAP
B, W, I, C, G
B, W, I, C, G
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I, C, G
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I, C, G
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
Black
Black
Black
Black
LOGO
Gold
Grey
Gold
Grey
Silver
Copper
Copper
Silver
Gold
Copper
Copper
Gold
White
Gold
Gold
Copper
Copper
Gold
DESCRIPTION
Classic tone, fat and round
Bright, medium output
Warm, medium output
Classic hot lead pickup
Good for all styles, distortion and clean
Floating Jazz pickup for Archtops
Warm Strat pickup in a P90 style housing
Warm Telecaster pickup in a P90 style housing
CAP
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
LOGO
Gold
Gray
Gold
Silver
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
DESCRIPTION
Bright Strat
Warm Strat
Warm Strat, exposed flat poles
Vintage Strat, exposed staggered poles
Overwound SAV, fat tone, covered poles
Warm Tele, neck position
Warm Tele, bridge position
Bright Tele, neck position
Bright Tele, bridge position
CAP
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
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Silver
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Silver
Silver
P90 SERIES
MODEL
P58
P60
P60A
P81
P85
P91
PSA
PFT
TYPE
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
SINGLE COIL SERIES
MODEL
S
SA
SAV
SV
SLV
FT
RT
FTC
RTC
TYPE
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
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TYPE
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Both
Both
Dual Coil
Dual Coil
Both
Both
Dual Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Dual Coil
Both
Both
Dual Coil
K
MET
AL
BLU
ES
COU
NTR
Y
JAZ
Z
MODEL
58
60
60A
60-7
81
81TW
81TW-R
81-7
85
89
89R
91
H
HA
707
707TW
707TW-R
808
ROC
HUMBUCKER SERIES
K
MET
AL
BLU
ES
COU
NTR
Y
JAZ
Z
preamp it’s possible to achieve better results than when designing
pickups with magnets and wire alone. The internal preamp in each
EMG pickup assures quality of performance, full noise reduction,
simplicity of installation, and much greater output. Professionals all
over the world rely on EMG for their performance in the studio and
on stage. EMG’s are being used for every kind of music, from Rock &
Roll to Jazz. Even the best Country artists choose EMG because they
need a great performance each and every time.
ROC
K
MET
AL
BLU
ES
COU
NTR
Y
JAZ
Z
There truly is no comparison between active EMG’s and conventional
pickups. EMG’s frequency response is shaped much differently.
Conventional pickups typically exhibit a dry “peaky” frequency
response, while EMG’s have a much broader bandwidth that’s
better for harmonic pull-offs and chord definition. Individual notes
have better presence and are dynamic. Playing styles are more
pronounced and different techniques can be easily accommodated.
Until you’ve experienced playing an EMG equipped instrument, you’ll
never know how great your playing can be. By using an integrated
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
P/P, V+T, BC, SJ
P/P, V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
P/P, V+T, BC, SJ
P/P, V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
P/P, V+T, BC, SJ
P/P, V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
COMBINATION SERIES (1)
MODEL
S Set
SA Set
SAV Set
SV Set
SLV Set
T
TC
TYPE
Single Coil Set
Single Coil Set
Single Coil Set
Single Coil Set
Single Coil Set
Single Coil Set
Single Coil Set
DESCRIPTION
Set of 3 EMG S; direct replacement
Set of 3 EMG SA; direct replacement
Set of 3 EMG SAV; direct replacement
Set of 3 EMG SV; direct replacement
Set of 3 EMG SLV; direct replacement
Warm Tele set; good for everything from Country to Metal
Bright Tele set; great for Blues/Country and all in between
CAP
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
RO C
K
MET
AL
BLU
ES
COU
NTR
Y
JAZ
Z
Active Guitar Pickups (cont.)
IN PACKAGE
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T, 3-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T, 3-way, BC, SJ
COMBINATION SERIES (2)
MODEL
S/S/81
S/S/85
S/S/89
SA/SA/81
SA/SA/85
SA/SA/89
SAV/SAV/81
SAV/SAV/85
SAV/SAV/89
TYPE
Combination Set
Combination Set
Combination Set
Combination Set
Combination Set
Combination Set
Combination Set
Combination Set
Combination Set
DESCRIPTION
2 warm singles & humbucker; great for R&R/Metal
2 warm singles & humbucker; great for all styles
2 warm singles & switchable humbucker in bridge position
2 bright singles & humbucker; great for R&R/Metal
2 bright singles & humbucker; great for all styles
2 bright singles & switchable humbucker in bridge position
Two warm singles (exposed pole pieces) & humbucker, great for R&R/Metal
Two warm singles (exposed pole pieces) & humbucker, great for all styles
Two warm singles (exposed pole pieces) & switchable humbucker
CAP
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
IN PACKAGE
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+P/P, T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+P/P, T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+T, 5-way, BC, SJ
Prewired V+T+P/P, T, 5-way, BC, SJ
V=Volume | T=Tone | P/P=Push/Pull | BC=Battery Clip | SJ=Stereo Jack | B=Black, W=White, I=Ivory
81 (Chrome)
60 (Gold)
P81
707TW
T Set
SA Set
S t
SA/SA/81 Set
707
81X
60X
SAX
PJX
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SIGNATURE SERIES / Pickup & Accessory Sets
/ ZAKK WYLDE
ZW SET
Unparalleled master of his instrument; he can rip it up from low “E”
to high “E” and make it back in one piece without breaking a sweat.
An inspiration to every aspiring guitar player and recognized the
world over, Zakk does it with soul and with his signature ZW set
(81+85).
/ KERRY KING
KFK SET
When Slayer’s Kerry King cranks his rig up and his hands fly across
the fretboard, his tone is unmistakable. It is the sound of Armageddon
and annihilation. He gets his aggressive crunch, overdrive and sick
lead tones from the 81, 85 and the PA2 Gain Boost Switch.
/ ALEXI LAIHO
ALX SET
He’s not called the Wild Child for nothing and this new signature set
lives up to that title. The ALX Set is a newly created HZ passive with
a custom designed ABQ EQ/Boost. With the combination of the hard
driving ALX and the added versatility of the ABQ any player can dial
in tone as wild as Alexi.
SIGNATURE SERIES
MODEL
ZW Set
KFK Set
ALX Set
TYPE
Zakk Wylde Signature Set
Kerry King Signature Set
Alexi Laiho Signature Set
DESCRIPTION
EMG 81 + EMG 85 Set
EMG 81 + EMG 85 Set with EMG PA2 booster
EMG ALX + EMG ABQ EQ booster
CAP
Black
Black
Black
IN PACKAGE
2X V+T (2 long/2short), BC, SJ
2X V+T, BC, SJ
BC, SJ
V=Volume | T=Tone | P/P=Push/Pull | BC=Battery Clip | SJ=Stereo Jack
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PRO SERIES / Prewired Pickguard Sets
/ SIMPLE.
QUICK.
SOLDERLESS.
(Jack + Battery Clip)
DG20
(DG20 Shown)
SL20
VG20
KH20
KH21
PRO SERIES
MODEL
DG20
SL20
KH20
KH21
VG20
TYPE
David Gilmour Pro Set
Steve Lukather Pro Set
Kirk Hammett Pro Set 1
Kirk Hammett Pro Set 2
Vince Gil Pro Set
DESCRIPTION
Custom Strat pickguard system (SA Set/SPC/EXG Circuits)
Custom Strat pickguard system (SLV/SLV/85)
Custom Strat pickguard system (S/S/81)
Custom Strat pickguard system (81/81)
Custom Strat pickguard system (S Set/SPC Circuit)
CAPS
Ivory
Black
Black
Black
Black
IN PACKAGE
Completely wired white pearl pickguard
Completely wired black pearl pickguard
Completely wired white pearl pickguard
Completely wired white pearl pickguard
Completely wired tortoise shell pickguard
ALL PRO SERIES MODELS ARE AVAILABLE WITHOUT PICKGUARDS.
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Active Bass Pickups
EMG’s family of bass pickups feature low-impedance internal
preamps that deliver a crisp, clean, and even tone from your low
B string to the top of the neck. EMG’s specially tailored preamp
EQ circuits deliver accurate tone with incredibly wide dynamic
range (over 90dB). EMG produces a wide range of models that
give you exactly the sound that you want in exactly the package
that you need. EMG’s P and J models are exact-size replacements
for popular Precision bass and Jazz bass pickups, so you can gain
EMG’s advantages without modifying your instrument. There are
even special models that support 5-string setups in the normal P
and J cavities. If you play a wide-neck 5 or 6-string bass, classic
pickup sizes won’t span your strings. For these instruments, EMG’s
Extended Series pickups are the perfect solution.
BASS SERIES
MODEL
HB
P
PA
P5
P6
SJ
LJ
SJV
LJV
J Set
JV Set
PJ Set
P5J Set
MMCS
MMTW
MM5CS
MM5TW
TYPE
Offset Dual Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Offset Dual Coil+Single Coil
Offset Dual Coil+Single Coil
Dual Coil
Dual Mode (Single+Dual Coil)
Dual Coil
Dual Mode (Single+Dual Coil)
DESCRIPTION
4-string, offset coils in humbucker housing
4-string precision bass retrofit
4-string precision bass retrofit (Alnico)
5-string, 2.6” maximum string width
6-string, 3” maximum string width
4 or 5-string jazz bass retrofit, bridge position
4 or 5-string jazz bass retrofit, bridge position
4-string vintage jazz bass retrofit, bridge position
4-string vintage jazz bass retrofit, neck position
4-string jazz bass retrofit
4-string vintage jazz bass retrofit
4-string P+J combination set
5-string P+J combination set
4-string ceramic steel music man bass retrofit
4-string dual mode music man bass retrofit
5-string ceramic steel music man bass retrofit
5-string dual mode music man bass retrofit
CAP
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
B, W, I
Black
B, W, I
B, W, I
Black
B, W, I
B, W, I
Black
Black
Black
Black
LOGO
Silver
Silver
Gold
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Gold
Silver
Silver
Gold
Copper
Gold
Copper
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
V+T+T, BC, SJ
DESCRIPTION
4 or 5-string soapbar, 2.625” maximum string width
4, 5 or 6-string soapbar, 3.125” maximum string width
5 or 6-string soapbar, 3.75” maximum string width
4-string soapbar, 2.5” maximum string width
5-string soapbar, 2.75” maximum string width
5-string soapbar, 3.125” maximum string width
6-string soapbar, 3.25” maximum string width
6-string soapbar, 3.75” maximum string width
4-string soapbar, 2.75” maximum string width
5-string soapbar, 3.25” maximum string width
6-string soapbar, 3.75” maximum string width
4-string soapbar, 2.75” maximum string width
5-string soapbar, 3.25” maximum string width
6-string soapbar, 3.75” maximum string width
4-string soapbar dual mode, 2.75” maximum string width
5-string soapbar dual mode, 3.75” maximum string width
6-string soapbar dual mode, 3.75” maximum string width
CAP
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
LOGO
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Copper
Copper
Copper
IN PACKAGE
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
V+T, BC, SJ
EXTENDED BASS SERIES
MODEL
35J
40J
45J
35P4
35P
40P5
40P
45P
35DC
40DC
45DC
35CS
40CS
45CS
35TW
40TW
45TW
TYPE
Single Coil
Single Coil
Single Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Offset Dual Coil
Full Dual Coil
Full Dual Coil
Full Dual Coil
Full Dual Coil Ceramic/Steel
Full Dual Coil Ceramic/Steel
Full Dual Coil Ceramic/Steel
Full Dual Coil Ceramic/Steel
Full Dual Coil Ceramic/Steel
Full Dual Coil Ceramic/Steel
V=Volume | T=Tone | P/P=Push/Pull | BC=Battery Clip | SJ=Stereo Jack | B=Black, W=White, I=Ivory
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Active Acoustic Pickups
The perfect mix of EMG technology and design come together in the
ACS Acoustic Sound Hole pickup. Only an active design can deliver
the kind of frequency response, output, and quiet performance
needed in a sound hole pickup. The ACS employs a unique internal
preamp that’s been tailored for the phase and frequency response
of an acoustic guitar, enhancing the natural sweet tone of the
instrument. EMG saddle pickups use piezo film in a layered format
(bimorph) that has many advantages over other film designs as well
as piezo crystals. The layering allows a lower output impedance as
well as double the output of other designs. Unlike the crystals, the
film has no resonance in the audible region, so it doesn’t have that
annoying harshness inherent in a crystal piezo pickup.
ACOUSTIC PICKUPS
MODEL
ACS
AT93U
AT93U-L
AT125U
AT125U-L
TYPE
Sound hole
Piezo film
Piezo film
Piezo film
Piezo film
DESCRIPTION
Adjustable pole piece magnetic sound hole pickup
3/32” under saddle pickup
3/32” split saddle pickup
1/8” under saddle pickup
1/8” split saddle pickup
IN PACKAGE
Battery bag, End pin jack, cable keeper
End pin jack
End pin jack
End pin jack
End pin jack
ACOUSTIC PICKUP SYSTEMS
MODEL
AS93U
AS93U-L
AS125U
AS125U-L
TYPE
Piezo film
Piezo film
Piezo film
Piezo film
DESCRIPTION
3/32” under saddle pickup & APA-2 preamp
3/32” split saddle pickup & APA-2 preamp
1/8” under saddle pickup & APA-2 preamp
1/8” split saddle pickup & APA-2 preamp
IN PACKAGE
APA-2, End pin jack
APA-2, End pin jack
APA-2, End pin jack
APA-2, End pin jack
DESCRIPTION
Preamp with dual pickup input and stereo output
Piezo buffer with Quik-Connect™
IN PACKAGE
End pin jack, allen wrench, cable keeper
Quik-Connect™
ACOUSTIC ACCESSORIES
MODEL
APA-2
PB-1
TYPE
Buffer preamp
Piezo buffer
AT125
ACS
AT93
APA
A-2
AT93-L
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Passive Pickups / for Guitar & Bass
EMG has a history of making passive pickups that dates back to
1984 when we made passive pickups for the Steinberger G Series
instruments. Just by looking at the HZ pickups you can see that
they’re made differently than any other passive pickup. Under
EMG’s distinctive cover cap, each HZ pickup is fully shielded, vacuum
sealed and encapsulated to prevent microphonics. In fact, EMG HZ
pickups are probably the quietest passive pickups available. Models
featuring either pole pieces or bar magnet designs are available and
each with a variety of coil designs. The HZ Series features a full line
of humbucking, single coil and bass models for 4, 5 and 6-string
basses. All HZ pickups feature EMG’s exclusive 5-pin Quik-Connect™
cable for easy installation.
HUMBUCKER MODELS/TUNE-O-MATIC SPACING
MODEL
H1
H1A
H2
H2A
H3
H3A
H4
H4A
HZ-7
HZ-7A
DESCRIPTION
Distortion model (bridge/neck)
High output blues (bridge/neck)
Hot-rodded P.A.F. (bridge/neck)
Vintage P.A.F. (bridge/neck)
The passive EMG 60 (covered studs)
The passive EMG 60A (covered studs)
High output passive “81“ (bar poles)
High output for rock bridge or slide
Crisp low end (ceramic)
Bright and fat low end
LOGO
Silver
Gold
Silver
Gold
Silver
Gold
Silver
Gold
Silver
Gold
POWER
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
HENRIES
7.2
7.8
4.5
4.9
7.4
7.7
7.4
8.0
6.15
6.15
K
13.65
13.65
8.4
8.4
13.65
13.65
13.65
13.65
13.43
13.43
Hz
1650
1650
2225
2125
1725
1725
1700
1600
1850
1850
LOGO
Silver
Gold
Silver
Gold
Silver
Gold
POWER
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
HENRIES
6.61
6.99
3.92
4.27
6.40
7.20
K
13.65
13.65
8.1
8.1
13.50
13.50
Hz
1800
1700
2350
2200
1800
1700
LOGO
Gold
Gold
Gold
POWER
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
HENRIES
4.0
2.4
4.0
K
11.0
6.6
11.0
Hz
3950
4400
3950
LOGO
Silver
Gold
POWER
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
HENRIES
7.4
8.0
K
13.65
13.65
Hz
1700
1600
LOGO
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
POWER
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
HENRIES
2.65
3.15
3.62
3.0
2.27
N/A
K
8.0
9.60
11.0
8.0
7.90
N/A
Hz
4900
4400
4050
4700
4200
N/A
HUMBUCKER MODELS/FLOYD ROSE SPACING
MODEL
FH1
FH1A
FH2
FH2A
FH3
FH3A
DESCRIPTION
Distortion model
High output blues humbucker
Ceramic loaded hot-rodded P.A.F.
Vintage blues and lead P.A.F.
Clean for rhythym (covered studs)
Bright and fat (covered studs)
SINGLE COIL MODELS
MODEL
S1
S2
S3
DESCRIPTION
Overwound, flat pole pieces
Traditional wind, flat pole pieces
EMG S1 with solid cover cap
P90 MODELS
MODEL
P91
P92
DESCRIPTION
High output ‘H4” in a P90 style housing
High output ‘H4A” in a P90 style housing
BASS MODELS
MODEL
35HZ
40HZ
45HZ
PHZ
JHZ
PJHZ
DESCRIPTION
4-string soapbar, 2.75” maximum string width
5-string soapbar, 3.25” maximum string width
6-string soapbar, 3.75” maximum string width
4-string Fender style P bass retrofit
4-string Fender style J bass retrofit
4-string Fender style PJ bass retrofit
HZ PICKUPS ARE AVAILABLE IN BLACK ONLY.
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Accessories / Active Electronics for Guitar & Bass
As the finishing touch to our line of pickups we offer a complete
range of add-on accessories. These help you dial in your EMG
pickups to any number of custom sounds. Many EMG accessories will
work with both passive and active guitars and basses. Some of our
most popular accessories for guitar are the SPC (Presence Control)
and the EXG (Expander) as well as the AB (After Burner booster).
For bass, simple control setups like the BTC (bass/treble control)
require only one control spot, or you can go all the way with a BQ
system that features two concentric pots with bass/treble/variable
mid frequency controls and a master volume/blend control.
FOR GUITAR (active or passive pickups)
MODEL
AB
SPC
RPC
EXG
DESCRIPTION
After Burner—variable gain booster pot (1-20 dB)
Presence Control fattens up single coils in mid range
High-frequency booster accentuates single-coil sound
Guitar Expander creates fuller tone that doesn’t get muddy
INSTALLATION
Replaces 1 pot
Replaces 1 pot
Replaces 1 pot
Replaces 1 pot
FOR BASS (*active or passive pickups)
MODEL
EXB
BTC
BTS
BQC
BQS
ABC
ABC-SOL
ABCX
ABCX-SOL
DESCRIPTION
Bass Expander improves gain, punch and clarity
CONTROL: Bass/treble control on concentric pot* / SYSTEM: Separate blend/volume controls, concentric bass/treble controls
CONTROL: Bass/treble on separate pots*
/ SYSTEM: Bass, treble, blend & master volume on separate pots
CONTROL: Concentric bass/treble, concentric mid* / SYSTEM: Concentric bass/treble, concentric mid, blend, master volume
CONTROL: Concentric bass/treble, mid & EQ*
/ SYSTEM: Bass, treble, concentric mid/EQ, blend, master volume
Active Balance Control systemeliminates insertion loss due to a drop in signal when switching between pickups.
Solid shaft version of the ABC Active Balance Control
Active Balance Control system for X series eliminates insertion loss due to a drop in signal when switching between pickups
Solid shaft version of the ABCX Active Balance Control for X series
INSTALLATION
Replaces 1 pot
Replaces 1 pot / Replaces 3 pots
Replaces 2 pots / Replaces 4 pots
Replaces 2 pots / Replaces 4 pots
Replaces 3 pots / Replaces 5 pots
Replaces 1 pot
Replaces 1 pot
Replaces 1 pot
Replaces 1 pot
FOR GUITAR OR BASS (active or passive pickups)
MODEL
PA2
VMC
DESCRIPTION
Preamp Booster (mounted on toggle switch with adjustable preset)
Variable Mid Control
INSTALLATION
Needs 1 hole
Replaces 1 pot
SPC RPC EXG
SPC
C,
RPC
C
10dB/div
EXG
0..025
AB
LOG FREQ (kHz)
10
PA2
BTC
EXB
VMC
C
BQS
BT
BTS
BT
EXB
BT Series
ess
BQ Series
LOG FREQ (kHz)
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10ddB/div
10dB/div
0.025
BQ
QC
0.025
LOG FREQ (kHz)
20
10
100Hz
1KHz
10KHz
PA2
H4
BQS + 45DC (ROCK WITH BIG BOTTOM)
PA2 + H4/H4A (PASSIVE WITH PUNCH)
BTC + PJ SET (FUNK AND ROCK)
SPC + EXG + SA/SA/SA (STRATO ROCKSTAR)
MORE PERFECT COMBOS:
Power couple.
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JOHN CAMPBELL / 35DC, P SET, BQS SYSTEM
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JIM ROOT / 81, 60
ROBB FLYNN / 81, 85
ROBERT TRUJILLO / J SET
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JEFF WALKER / 35DC
ALEX WEBSTER / 40DC, BQC SYSTEM
KUSHNER / VELVET REVOLVER / 60, 81. PAT LACHMAN / THE MERCY CLINIC + DAMAGEPLAN / 81, 85, 60, 89. ANDREAS LAGIOS / ROTTING CHRIST / 35DC, BQC
SYSTEM. ALEXI LAIHO / CHILDREN OF BODOM / ALX SET. JIM LAMARCA / CHIMAIRA / 40DC, MMTW. JESSE LANDRY / IN THIS MOMENT / 35DC. PETE LANNACONE /
JOSS STONE / 35CS. ROOPE LATVALA / CHILDREN OF BODOM / H2 HZ. JOHN LAUX / WARBRINGER / 81, 85. JON LAWHON / BLACK STONE CHERRY / PJHZ SET.
DANIEL ‘DL’ LASKIEWICZ / THE ACACIA STRAIN / 81, 85. NGUYÊN LÊ / SA, 91. FRED LECLERCQ / DRAGONFORCE / 35DC. JEFF LENORMAND / AGENDA OF SWINE /
707, 707TW. JOHN LECOMPT / MACHINA / 81, 85, 707. LEIANA / 81, 85, PA2. STEVE LEMKE / IT DIES TODAY / 35P, 35DC. FRED LECLERCQ / DRAGONFORCE / 35DC.
ERIK LEONHARDT / TANTRIC / 35DC. GILDAS LE PAPE / SATYRICON / SL20, KFK SET. GLEN LETSCH / ROBIN TROWER / PJ SET, BQC SYSTEM. DAVE LINSK / OVERKILL
/ 81, 85. JUSTIN LONGSHORE / THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD / 707. JEFF LOOMIS / NEVERMORE / 707. GABRIELLE LOUISE / ACS. BRIAN LOWE / JAKE MCVEY
/ 85, SA. STEVE LUKATHER / TOTO / SL20, 58. AHRUE LUSTER / ILL NINO / 81, 85. TOMMY MAC / HEDLEY / HB, 35DC, 35DC. JOHN ‘SLO’ MAGGARD / UNEARTH / J
SET. PAUL MAHON / THE ANSWER / H1A, H2, 60. TIM MANKOWSKI / SILENT CIVILIAN / 85, 60. GEORGE MARINELLI / BONNIE RAITT / SA SET. RIC MARKMANN / HEART
/ 35DC, BQS CONTROL, PA2. SEAN MARTIN / HATEBREED / 81. JOHN MCCARTHY / 81, 85. MATT MARTINEZ / LANDMINE MARATHON / MMCS, 40DC, PJ SET. JOSH
MCDOWELL / CROOKED X / JX SET. BUZZ MCGRATH / UNEARTH / 707. STEPHEN MCGRATH / BILLY IDOL / P. WARREN MCRAE / TINA TURNER / PJ SET. JOHN MCVIE
/ FLEETWOOD MAC / P. ERIK MCWHORTER / SIX / 60, 81, 85, DG20. ROBBIE MERRIL / GODSMACK / PJ SET. SCOTT MIDDLETON / CANCER BATS / 81, 85. CRISTIANO
“PIZZA” MIGLIORE / LACUNA COIL / 707, 81-7. TRAVIS MIGUEL / ATREYU / 81, 85. MITTS / MADBALL / 81, 85. MARINO MONGELLI / SOMETHING FROM THE PLANET
HELL / 35CS, 35DC. JONATHAN MONTOYA / SALIVA / 81, 85. BEEN MOODY / 81, 60. MIGUEL MORAL / POSITIVA / 81, 85. JAMES MURPHY / 85, 89, SA. NERGAL /
BEHEMOTH / 81, 85. JASON NETHERTON / MISERY INDEX / 35CS, 35P, 35J, BQS. JUHO NIEMELÄ / CALLISTO / MMCS, JV SET. KRIS NORRIS / KRIS NORRIS PROJECT
/ 81X, 85X. FRANK “3GUN” NOVINEC / HATEBREED / 81, 85. ANDERS NYSTROM / BLOODBATH + KATATONIA / 81TW, 81, 85, 89. JONATHAN NUNEZ / TORCHE / 81,
85, J SET, JX SET. JOHANNES NYGÅRD / CALLISTO / 81, 85, 89, 60. PAT O´BRIEN / CANNIBAL CORPSE / 81, 85, 81X. BILLY O´MALLEY / BLUE MAN GROUP / 81, 85.
ANDERS ODDEN / MAGENTA + CADAVER + CELTIC FROST / ZW SET, 81TW. TROY OFTEDAL / CATTLE DECAPITATION / 35DC. EDDIE OJEDA / TWISTED SISTER /
S/S/81, DG20. ORION / BEHEMOTH / 35DC. JOHN OUTCALT / GOD FORBID / JHZ SET. JACK OWEN / DEICIDE + ADRIFT / 89, 81, 81 CHROME. MICHAEL PAGET /
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE / 81, 85. RYAN PATTERSON / COLISEUM / 81, 89, 81TW. MIKE PAYETTE / PRIDE TIGER / 35HZ, PHZ. BRIAN PAZ / DIRGE WITHIN / 35DC.
RYAN PEAKE / NICKELBACK / 81, 85, 40HZ, T SET, 60, ACS. JUSTIN PEARSON / THE LOCUST / HB, 81X. JIM PEGRAM / IMAGIKA / 35HZ, 40DC. JOEL PELLERTIER /
P, VMC. DENNIS PEPA / DEATH ANGEL / PJ SET. TREVOR PERES / OBITUARY / H2A B/N, H2 B/N. ERIC PETERSON / TESTAMENT / 81, 85. MILLE PETROZZA / KREATOR
/ 81, 85. BRIAN PERRY / PJ SET. RICKY PHILLIPS / STYX / 35DC, J SET. GARY PIHL / BOSTON / 81. LAZ PINA / ILL NINO / 35DC. REINIE PRESS / NEIL DIAMOND /
35DC. VINCENT PRICE / BODY COUNT + OBSCENE GESTURE / 35DC. PRINCE / 81, SA. FRANKY R. / MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP / 35DC. LA RAGE / VENOM / 85.
BRENT RAMBLER / AUGUST BURNS RED / 81. CHRIS RAWSON / WALLS OF JERICHO / 81, 85. DERRICK RAY / J SET, BQC SYSTEM. JOHN RAYMOND / KENNY G /
P91-HZ, P92-HZ. LOU REED / 89, SA. JONAS RENSKE / KATATONIA + BLOODBATH / 35DC. SHELDON REYNOLDS / EARTH, WIND & FIRE + BRIAN CULBERTSON / S
SET, 60, 85. BRENT RIGGS / JOB FOR A COWBOY / P, BTC SYSTEM. MARK RIZZO / SOULFLY / 81, 85. ROBB / 8MM OVERDOSE / P. DARRELL ROBERTS / 81, 85.
CHRIS ROBERTSON / BLACK STONE CHERRY / 81, 85, H1 B/N, H1A B/N. HOYA ROC / MADBALL / P. MIKE RODDEN / HINDER / 40DC, 40HZ. ALEXIA RODRIGUEZ / EYES
SET TO KILL / 81, 85. ANISSA RODRIGUEZ / EYES SET TO KILL / 35DC, PJ SET. RAY ROKICKI / AMERICAN MOTHERLOAD / 81, 85, 60. JIM ROOT / SLIPKNOT + STONE
SOUR / 81, 60. CHRIS RUBEY / THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA / 81, 85. AARON RUBY / WALLS OF JERICHO / 35DC, MMCS. MIKE “LURK” RUEHLE / FULL BLOWN CHAOS
/ 35CS. JULIO RUIZ / POSITIVA / 58, 85. JEANNE SAGAN / ALL THAT REMAINS / 35DC, BQC SYSTEM. CLAUDIO SANCHEZ / COHEED AND CAMBRIA / 81, 85, 60. TROY
SANDERS / MASTODON / PJ SET. JUSTIN SANE / ANTI-FLAG / H4HZ, H4AHZ. RALPH SANTOLLA / OBITUARY / H2HZ B/N, H2AHZ B/N, AB. RICK SAVAGE / DEF
LEPPARD / 40P5, BTC SYSTEM. JIM SCHOLTEN / SAWYER BROWN / 40J, BTS SYSTEM, 40P5, 40TW, BTC CONTROL. SEIDEMANN / 1349 / 35DC, J SET. EVAN SEINFELD
/ BIOHAZARD, THE SPYDERZ / 40DC. HENKKA SEPPÄLÄ / CHILDREN OF BODOM / 35DC, 40DC, BQS SYSTEMS. SETH / BEHEMOTH / 81, 85. PHIL SGROSSO / AS I
LAY DYING / 85. DAVID SHANKLE / DAVID SHANKLE GROUP + MANOWAR / 81, 89, 707. BRANDON SIGMUND / HOSTILITY / 40DC. GENE SIMMONS / KISS / PJ SET.
CHARLIE SIMPSON / FIGHTSTAR / 81X, 85X. SIN / MINISTRY / 85, 81. JOSH SKLAIR / ETTA JAMES / DG20. ED SLOAN / CROSSFADE / 707, 81, 85. CHAD SMITH /
HEMLOCK / 35DC. GREG SMITH / TED NUGENT / P, BTC CONTROL. STUART SMITH / EAGLES / SA SET. STEVE SMYTH / FORBIDDEN / 707, 81, 85, 81-7. SNAKE /
SKINLAB + RE:IGNITION / J SET, 81, 85. ANDY SNEAP / SABBAT / 81, 85, 81TW, 81X. MAURYCY “MAUSER” STEFANOWICZ / VADER / 81, 85, 60X. STEVE STEVENS /
BILLY IDOL / 81, 85. DALE STEWART / SEETHER / 35HZ. MARC STEWART / FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS / 81, 85. TOMMY STINSON / GUNS N´ ROSES, THE
REPLACEMENTS / 40J, 40P, PJ SET. CHRIS STOREY / ALL SHALL PERISH / 707. NITA STRAUSS / KILL SLOWLY / 81, 85. JOEL STROETZEL / KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
/ 85, 81. JESPER STRÖMBLAD / IN FLAMES / 81, 85, 707. BYRON STROUD / FEAR FACTORY + STRAPPING YOUNG LAD / 40P5, 40J. KEN SUSI / UNEARTH / 707, 85.
WAYNE SWINNY / SALIVA / 81, 85. DEREK TAILER / OVERKILL / 81, 85. GARRY TALLENT / SPRINGSTEEN´S E STREET BAND / HB. JENNI TARMA / KYLIE MINOGUE /
J SET. GLENNY TELFORD / SKINLAB + THE MISERABLES / 81, 85, AB. TELOCH / NIDINGR / 81, PA2. DYLAN THOMAS / LANDMINE MARATHON / 81X, 85X. BOBBY
THOMPSON / JOB FOR A COWBOY / 81, SA, 85. JEFF THORPE / VICIOUS RUMORS / 81, 85. GLEN TIPTON / JUDAS PRIEST / 81, 85, 89. ANDRES OSORIO TOLEDO /
81, 85. SAKIS TOLIS / ROTTING CHRIST / 81, 85, 81TW, 89. DEVIN TOWNSEND / 81, 85, 89. TRAA / P.O.D. / PJ SET, BQC SYSTEM. CHUCK TREECE / MCRAD / 81,
85. GREG TRIBBETT / MUDVAYNE + HELLYEAH / 81, 60. ANDY TRICK / THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA / J SET. ROBERT TRUJILLO / METALLICA / J SET. MATT TUCK /
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE / 81, 85. KEITH URBAN / SA, RT. SERGIO VALLIN / MANA / 81, SA SET. WOLFGANG VAN HALEN / VAN HALEN / 35DC, P, MMCS. BOBBY
VEGA / J SET, JV SET. VENESSA / DECONSTRUCT / 35HZ. D.D. VERNI / OVERKILL / 40DC. GONZALO VILLAGRA / LOS NATAS / JHZ SET, PHZ, BQS SYSTEM. VIRUS /
DOPE + MAKESHIFT ROMEO / 81, 85. TONY VORRISES / HOSTILITY / 81, 85, PA2, 707, 81-7. I.C.S. VORTEX / DIMMU BORGIR / 35DC, 40DC, BQC SYSTEM. SPARKY
VOYLES / MISERY INDEX / 81TW, 85X. JEREMY WAGNER / LUPARA / 81, 85. JEFF WALKER / CARCASS / 35DC, 35CS. KEVIN WALKER / JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KANYE
WEST / J SET. RANDALL WALLER / THE SHANIA TWAIN BAND / SA SET, EXG, SPC. FREDDIE WASHINGTON / STEELY DAN / J SET. MICKY WATERS / THE ANSWER /
PJ SET, PA, PHZ. ALEX WEBSTER / CANNIBAL CORPSE + BLOTTED SCIENCE / 40DC. JONA WEINHOFEN / BLEEDING THROUGH / 81X, 85X. BEN WEINMAN / DILLINGER
ESCAPE PLAN / 81, 85. BEN WELLS / BLACK STONE CHERRY / 81, 85, SA SET. PETER WICHERS / 85, 85. CHRIS WILSON / ENDOXI / 81, 85, SA SET. POITR
WIWCZAREK / VADER / 81X, 89. CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS / ARKAEA / 707, 81-7. VICTOR WOOTEN / PJ SET, J SET. ZAKK WYLDE / BLACK LABEL SOCIETY + OZZY
OSBOURNE / ZW SET. GARRETT ZABLOCKI / SENSES FAIL / 81, 85. ADAM ZADEL / SOIL / 81, 85. MARCO ZELATI / LACUNA COIL / 35DC. THANKS!
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