MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED STRING WIDTH 3.480" (88.
4)
FOR BOTH SJ5 AND LJ5 PICKUPS
LONG J5 HOUSING
(LJ5)
4.100
(104.1)
3.480
(88.4)
R I E S
SE
0230-0255B
.920 (23.4) .730 (18.54)
X-
PO BOX 4394
SANTA ROSA, CA
95402 USA 1.944 R .093
(49.37) (2.36) TYP
R .250
#4 WOOD SCREW (6.35) TYP
P (707) 525-9941 FOR MOUNTING
F (707) 575-7046
EMGPICKUPS.COM SHORT J5 HOUSING
(SJ5)
3.970
(100.8)
3.480
INSTALLATION INFORMATION (88.4)
EMG MODELS: J5-X, J5A-X, J5-CS-X (5 STRING)
.920 (23.4) .730 (18.54)
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
J5-X J5A-X J5-CS-X
1.860 R .093
Logo Color Silver Gold Silver (47.24) (2.36) TYP
#4 WOOD SCREW R .250
Magnet Type * C A CS FOR MOUNTING (6.35) TYP
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 .900 (22.8)
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
*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico) C (Ceramic) CS (Ceramic and Steel)
PICKUP AND MAGNET DIMENSIONS:
All EMG J5-X Models (J5-X, J5A-X, and J5-CS-X) have the housing dimensions shown above.
The shorter housing (SJ5) is for the neck pickup, while the longer housing (LJ5) is for the bridge pickup. Both SJ5 and LJ5 Housings can work
with both 4 and 5-string instruments, but you should check the width of your strings against the magnet dimensions above 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 ofthe EMG Extended Series Bass Pickups, with a 4-inch housing, where there
are several models available.
Included with each SET: PICKUP CABLE 13.5” (34cm)
2 VOLUME CONTROLS (25K) 1 ACTIVE TONE CONTROL
PICKUP CABLE 9” (23cm)
.235 (6)
SOLID
.390
(10) 3 CONNECT CABLES 5.5” (14cm)
OUTPUT CABLE 6” (15cm)
STEREO OUTPUT
BATTERY JACK
SUPPLY CABLE 5.5” (14cm)
BUSS
ADJUSTMENT SCREWS (8)
BATTERY CABLE 7” (18cm)
- 9V +
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.
© 2014 Copyright EMG INC. All Rights Reserved.
Installation Instructions: ****Tips and Tricks**** Start your installation by:
EMG Models: J5-X, J5A-X, J5CS-X SET (5-STRING) 1) Determine which type output jack your instrument has.
A Stereo 12B type is Included, but if you have a long panel jack
General Notes: a SwitchCraft 152B Long Panel Jack will be required.
Every attempt has been made to make this a solderless installation. 2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls
There are some instances where this is not possible; (remember the order and function of each control)
1) If your instrument uses the long panel output jack and you had passive pickups 3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
you will need a new stereo output jack, the Switchcraft 152B is recommended. cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
Soldering to the new jack will be required, see page 3.
5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
2) Power Supply tips are on page 4. If your instrument has a battery holder, rather than in the control cavity.
you are installing this pickup with an older EMG, or you want to supply your 6) IMPORTANT: EMG Active pickups do not require a string ground wire!
instrument with +18 Volts, see page 4 for tips to avoid soldering. DO NOT Reconnect the string ground, it is unnecessary.
Installation Instructions:
2 Pickups, 2 Volume controls, VLPF Active Master Tone, no selection switch
J-Bass Style wiring
Refer to Diagram #2
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity.
If the cables are too long, keep any excess under the pickup.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body / pickguard.
Plug the Neck Pickup Cable onto the Neck Volume control.
Plug the Bridge Pickup Cable onto the Bridge Volume control.
3) Plug a coax cable from the Neck Volume control to the Bridge Volume
control.
4) Plug a coax cable from the Bridge Volume control to the VLPF Tone control.
5) Plug the output cable from the VLPF Tone 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 Diagram #1
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact. Insert the plug onto the 3-pin header
6) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
along with the RED of the battery clip. of the pickup as shown above.
Extra pins on the V+ Supply Buss are for EMG Accessories. Note the orientation arrow.
7) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided and place it securely in the
control cavity.
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
BATTERY
RED BUSS
Diagram #2 RED
Volume / Volume
Master Tone (Active) OUTPUT
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP - 9V + BATTERY
NEG (-) R
NOTE REVERSED CONNECTOR S
ACTIVE TONE
(VLPF)
NK VOLUME BR VOLUME
FROM NECK PICKUP B122rH B122rH
T
VOLUME VOLUME
OUTPUT CABLE
Diagram #3
B118 Active Balance Control
Active Tone / Master Volume NECK
This installation can be used for instruments with 3 control positions like PICKUP
ABC ACTIVE MASTER OUTPUT
the diagram above, but use a Balance control instead of 2 Volume controls. CONTROL TONE VOLUME JACK
The VLPF Active Tone Control shown in this diagram can be replaced with the BRIDGE
EMG-EXB Expander, EMG-BTC Control (Active Bass and Treble EQ) or the VMC. PICKUP
9V+ POWER BUSS
RED
- 9V +
BATTERY
RED WIRES NEG (-) BLACK
FROM PICKUPS
B118 NOTE REVERSED CONNECTOR
ACTIVE BALANCE RED
EMG Active Neck Pickup CONTROL MASTER OUTPUT
(Upper 3 pin header) VOLUME
B122rH
R
EMG Active Bridge Pickup
(Lower 3 pin header)
VOLUME
S
ACTIVE TONE
RED (VLPF)
T BOTTOM
VIEW
J5-X, J5A-X, J5CS-X SET Page 2
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 If your instrument has an older EMG Pickup you can solder the
you will have to solder the output cable as shown. pickup RED wire to the buss. Simply use some needle nose pliers,
Ground (Black) to the Sleeve pull out the V+ header and solder the RED Wire from the pickup(s)
Signal (White) to the Tip to any of the pins and then re-insert the header into the housing.
Battery Negative (Black) to the Ring
RED to BATTERY BUSS
- 9V +
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RING
FROM TONE SLEEVE
OR VOLUME 1 2 3
TIP
Installation Instructions: BRIDGE PICKUP INPUT
EMG Models: EMG-J5-X, J5A-X, J5CS-X SET (5-STRING) NECK PICKUP INPUT
If your instrument has a selection switch: OUTPUT
Shown at the right is the EMG B245 Pickup Buss which is used for
instruments that have 2 pickups and a 3 position selection switch.
If you have a selection switch and want your installation to Diagram #6a
remain solderless, you’ll need a B245 Buss. PLUG IN
Either send an e-mail to: sales@emgpickups.com
or call: 800 821-1446 to get the buss. LIKE THIS!
2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / Master Volume and Tone
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup 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. BRIDGE PICKUP
Plug both Pickup cables into the Pickup Buss (BLACK Shroud) as shown, OUTPUT TO MASTER VOLUME
Refer to Diagram #6a
Bridge Pickup to Position 1
Neck Pickup to Position 2.
3) Plug a coax cable from the Pickup Buss (Position 3) to the Master Tone (Active)
as shown in Diagram #6b. Note the reversed connector on pins 1 and 2. NECK PICKUP
4) Plug a coax cable from the Master Tone (ACTIVE) to the Master Volume as shown.
5) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN 7) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver. along with the RED of the battery clip, and the RED wire of the Active Tone Control.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal Extra pins on the V+ Supply Buss are for EMG Accessories.
The Neck pickup goes to the NK Terminal 8) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided and place it securely in the
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal control cavity.
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
terminals on the terminal block. control cavity.
6) Plug the output cable onto the Master Volume control and connect the output
wires to the output jack and push the connectors onto the jack as shown.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
- 9V +
BATTERY
NEG (-)
GROUND
NECK P/U
NOTE REVERSED CONNECTOR
MASTER ACTIVE TONE
(VLPF)
OUTPUT RED
RED R
BRIDGE P/U RED S
RED
Diagram #6b
2 Pickups MASTER
Toggle Style Select Switch BRIDGE PICKUP VOLUME
B122rH T
Master Volume & Master Tone
VOLUME
NECK PICKUP
J5-X, J5A-X, J5CS-X SET Page 3 OUTPUT CABLE
Refer to Diagram #7 8) Plug the output cable from the Pickup Buss (Position 3) to the output jack and
1) Install the Pickups and route the cables to the control cavity. push the connectors onto the jack as shown.
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup. WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body. BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
Plug both Neck and Bridge pickup cables onto the Volume Controls as shown. BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
3) Plug a coax cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the (BR) Active Tone 9) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
Control. Note the reversed connector on pins 1 and 2. along with the RED of the battery clip, and the RED wires from the Active Tone
4) Plug a coax cable from the Neck (NK) Volume control to the (NK) Active Tone Controls.
Control. Note the reversed connector on pins 1 and 2. 10) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided and place it securely in the
5) Plug a coax cable from the the (BR) Active Tone to Position #1 on the Pickup Buss. control cavity.
6) Plug a coax cable from the the (NK) Active Tone to Position #2 on the Pickup Buss. We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
7) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN control cavity.
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal
The Neck pickup goes to the NK Terminal
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black
terminals on the terminal block.
OUTPUT
- 9V + BATTERY
NEG (-) R
GROUND S
NECK P/U T
OUTPUT CABLE
NOTE:
REVERSED
OUTPUT RED CONNECTORS
NK TONE
(ACTIVE)
BRIDGE P/U
FROM NECK PICKUP
Diagram #7 VOLUME
2 Pickups RED NK VOLUME BR TONE
(ACTIVE)
2 Volume (either volume will act as a master)
2 Tone RED
Toggle Style Switch FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
VOLUME
Diagram #8 Diagram #9
If the instrument has a Battery Holder: +18 Volt Wiring Option:
If your instrument has a 9 or 18 Volt battery holder you can still If you want to operate your instrument at +18 Volts for more
use the EMG Connectors to supply power to the pickups. headroom then use 2 batteries wired as below.
Simply cut and strip the wires from the battery clip provided. Also, if you are using any type of EQ in your instrument
Twist the wires together (Red to Red and Black to Black) and (EMG-BT, BQ) or anything that boosts the pickup signal then
use the shrink tubing included to cover the connections. +18 Volts is recommended.
Soldering the wires is recommended.
RED TO BATTERY BUSS (+18Volts)
Cover these connections with the - 9V +
BLACK
Solder the Black and Red
shrink tubing provided.
wires together and cover
the connection with shrink
RED to BATTERY OR PICKUP BUSS tubing, or other insulation.
9/18 VOLT RED R
BATTERY - 9V +
HOLDER BLACK to RING terminal
BLACK to RING terminal S T
of the Output Jack of the Output Jack
J5-X, J5A-X, J5CS-X SET Page 4
