EMG PASSIVE User Manual

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: PASSIVE / PASSIVE
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Diagram #1
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Switch
2 Volumes (Dependent)
Master Tone
Diagram #2
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Switch
2 Volumes (Dependent)
2 Tones
SEE PAGE 2 FOR WIRING WITH EMG SOLDERLESS TOGGLE SWITCHES
SEE PAGE 2 FOR WIRING WITH EMG SOLDERLESS TOGGLE SWITCHES
OR HARDWIRED 3-POSITION BLADE SWITCHES
OR HARDWIRED 3-POSITION BLADE SWITCHES
VOLUME250K 500K
B159A
EMG
VOLUME250K
B159A
EMG
OUTPUT
S
T
NK VOLUME
FROM NECK PICKUP
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
MASTER
TONE
OUTPUT CABLE
250K 500K
B160A
TONE
EMG
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
BR VOLUME
TO STRING GROUND
SEE DIAGRAM #3
NK VOLUME
OUTPUT
S
T
FROM NECK PICKUP
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
BR VOLUME
NK TONE
OUTPUT CABLE
250K 500K
B160A
TONE
EMG
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
BR TONE
250K 500K
B160A
TONE
TO STRING GROUND
SEE DIAGRAM #3

EMG PASSIVE Specifications

General

Brand	EMG
Model	PASSIVE
Category	Accessories For Music Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Installation Information

Diagram #1: 2 Pickups, Toggle Switch, 2 Volumes, Master Tone

Wiring diagram for a 2-pickup setup with a toggle switch, two volume controls, and a master tone.

Diagram #2: 2 Pickups, Toggle Switch, 2 Volumes, 2 Tones

Wiring diagram for a 2-pickup setup with a toggle switch, two volume controls, and two tone controls.

Attaching the Bridge Ground Wire

B289 and B348 Toggle Switches Wiring

Hardwired 3-Position Toggle and Lever Switch