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P-HZ HOUSING

(1 SIDE ONLY)
2.250
(57.1) R .125 (3.17)
TYP
R .234 (5.94)
TYP
1.100
(24.95)
0230-0281rB

PO BOX 4394
SANTA ROSA, CA 2.450
95402 USA (62.2)
#4 PHILLIPS RH WOOD SCREWS
P (707) 525-9941 FOR MOUNTING
F (707) 575-7046
EMGPICKUPS.COM
LONG J HZ HOUSING
(LJHZ)
3.700
INSTALLATION INFORMATION (94)
EMG MODEL: PJ-HZ SET (GZR MODEL)
.920 (23.3) .730 (18.54)
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL:
Pickup Types: Passive P-HZ J-HZ (LONG)
Logo Color Gold Gold R .093 (2.36) TYP
Magnet Type Alnico 5 Alnico 5 1.560 R .250 (6.35) TYP
(39.6)
Inductance (Henries) 3.85 3.0
#4 WOOD SCREW
DC Resistance (kOhm) 9.58 7.6
FOR MOUNTING
Resonant Frequency (KHz) (1) 2.26 2.4
Resonant Frequency (KHz) (2) 3.00 3.2
Impedance at Resonance (kOhm) (1) 54.64 42.58
.850
(1) Loaded with 250K Volume and Tone
and 20 (6M) 560pf cable
(2) Loaded with 1 MegOhm / 47pf

Installation notes:
As you can see from the diagrams above, the J-HZ GB Set consists of a P Style Pickup and the longer Bridge Pickup (LJ) from a J Set.
Its common to use the longer bridge pickup when mixing with a P Style Pickup because the pole pieces of the bridge pickup are spaced further apart.
All EMG-HZ Pickups are compatible with each other. The connector system is an easy method of installation, avoiding the need to solder.
EMG Accessory Circuits like the VLPF, EXB, BTC 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.

It is common to ground (earth) the strings of an instrument that uses passive pickups. This means there will be a wire
coming from the bridge into the control cavity that will be hooked to one of the pots. Included with the system is a single black wire
with a connector on it and an IDC connector that will attach to the existing ground wire and will provide the ground (earth) connection.

Each Pickup Set Includes:


2 ea Pickup cable
2 ea 250K Volume Controls
1 ea 250K Tone Control
2 ea 2P-2P Connect Cable
1 ea 2P-Faston Output Cable
1 ea Black wire with connector (ground)
1 ea IDC Bridge ground connector
1 ea #11 1/4 inch Phone Jack
8 ea Adjustment screws

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.
2013 Copyright EMG INC. All Rights Reserved.
Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: PJ-HZ GB SET Diagram #1
General Notes: Insert the plug onto the 2 pin header
Every attempt has been made to make this a solderless installation. of the pickup as shown above.
There are some instances where this is not possible; Note the orientation arrow.
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.

Installation
1) Diagrams#1 and #1a show how to install the pickup cable onto the back of the pickup.
Its a good idea to keep an extra length of cable in the pickup cavity if possible.
Route the cables to the control cavity.
Diagram #2 shows the color code of the cable, be sure to pay attention to the
colors when you are installing the pickup and interconnect cables.

2) The most common method of wiring J Bass Pickups is using the


Volume/Volume/Tone arrangement shown in Diagram #3.
If your guitar is wired in the same fashion, simply follow the diagram
and install the cables as shown.
D / G SIDE E / A SIDE
3) If your instrument has a selection switch or the wiring is different,
vist our website; emgpickups.com for more diagrams and video installations. Diagram #1a

WHITE
Diagram #2

BLACK

FROM NECK PICKUP FROM BRIDGE PICKUP

BLACK WIRE
WITH CONNECTOR
TO STRING GROUND BRIDGE MASTER
VOLUME TONE
B160A EMG
250K VOLUME OUTPUT
T
TONE 250K
B159A
NECK S
VOLUME OUTPUT CABLE

Diagram #5 BLACK WIRE INCLUDED STRING GROUND WIRE


Attaching the bridge ground wire NECK WITH CONNECTOR COMING FROM THE BRIDGE
6) Refer to Diagram #5. VOLUME
250K VOLUME
As mentioned on page 1, it is common to ground (earth) 1
the strings on guitars that have passive pickups. 2
3
Included with the system is a black wire with a single black 4
connector attached. Also included is an IDC connector for 5
6 B159A
connecting the two wires together. Insert the bridge ground wire,
and the connector wire into the IDC connector, crimp the connector
CLOSED
with a pair of pliers until it snaps and this will connect the two wires. (INSERT WIRES) CRIMP
You dont need to strip the insulation from the 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.

PJ-HZ GB SET Page 2


FROM NECK PICKUP FROM BRIDGE PICKUP

BLACK WIRE
WITH CONNECTOR
TO STRING GROUND BRIDGE MASTER
VOLUME TONE
B160A EMG
250K VOLUME OUTPUT
T
TONE 250K
B159A
NECK S
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 coax cable from the Pickup Buss (OUT) to the Master Volume
control as shown in the diagram.

GROUND

NECK P/U

OUTPUT MASTER
B159A
VOLUME
6
5
BRIDGE P/U 4
3
Diagram #7 2
VOLUME 250K 1
2 Pickups OUTPUT
Toggle Style Select Switch BRIDGE P/U MASTER
Master Volume / Master Tone TONE
NECK PICKUP B160A EMG

BRIDGE GROUND T
SEE DIAGRAM #5

S
TONE 250K

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.

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GROUND

NECK P/U

OUTPUT OUTPUT
MASTER
TONE
BRIDGE P/U B160A EMG

T
Diagram #9
2 Pickups
S
TONE 250K

Toggle Style Switch


Volume each Pickup (Volumes are independent) OUTPUT CABLE
Master Tone
NK VOLUME
B159A EMG
FROM NECK PICKUP

VOLUME 250K

BR VOLUME
B159A EMG
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP 6
5
4
3
2
VOLUME 250K 1
BLACK WIRE
TO STRING GROUND WITH CONNECTOR

GROUND OUTPUT

NECK P/U
T
OUTPUT
S
OUTPUT CABLE
BRIDGE P/U

NK TONE
B160A EMG

4
FROM NECK PICKUP 3
2
1
TONE 250K
Diagram #10
2 Pickups NK VOLUME BLACK WIRE
2 Volume (either volume will act as a master) WITH CONNECTOR
2 Tone TO STRING GROUND
Toggle Style Switch
B160A

FROM BRIDGE PICKUP


TONE 250K

BR VOLUME BR TONE

Soldering to the 151 Panel Jack:


If your instrument has a long Panel Jack like the one below Diagram #11
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

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