RG_Bandit Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 hello i was wondering if it is harder to wire active pickups than passive pickups thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG_Bandit Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 sorry not wire i mean install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth guitars Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Wiring is different but installation is typically the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG_Bandit Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 ok but is it harder to wire active pickups than passive ok i want to put emg 81 pickups into a guitar is that harder than putting normal passive humbuckers into a guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth guitars Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 ok but is it harder to wire active pickups than passive ok i want to put emg 81 pickups into a guitar is that harder than putting normal passive humbuckers into a guitar Just more wires to solder, battery to locate and install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG_Bandit Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG_Bandit Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 I've always found the biggest issue with installing actives to be the location of the battery. It's a pretty tight fit in a lot of guitars. I'm about to install an 81 and 85 in my RG520QS. I'll take some pictures when I do. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Doesn't EMG have some sort of molex (or similar) connection option, making installation actually easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ground me Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 EMG is really easy as the pickups plug in to the wiring. Except for the EMG 89 which you must solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Doesn't EMG have some sort of molex (or similar) connection option, making installation actually easier? Well, the wires attach to the pickups via standard molex and pins (think old style CD-ROM to soundcard connections in a PC), but the end of the wire still has to be soldered to the pots. I personally wouldn't call it easier, but it is convenient if you buy used pickups and the previous owner cut the lead extremely short. Instead of soldering an extension, you just whip out another EMG quick connect cable. I've also seen the pins on a quick connect pickup break because there wasn't much clearance between the bottom of the pickup where the pins are and the body surface in the pickup cavity. I'm having the problem right now in my S470. The 81 and 85 are fine, but the SLV is higher than I'd like, and it's screwed down as far as it can go safely. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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