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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: TB-HZ PICKUP
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
TB-HZ
Logo Color Silver
Magnet Type * A/S
Inductance (Henries) (1) 2.65
DC Resistrance (kOhm) 8.0
Resonant Frequency (KHz) (2) 2.85
Resonant Frequency (KHz) (3) 4.90
Impedance at Resonance (kOhm) (2) 47.50
*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico) A/S (Alnico/Steel)
(1) Wired in Series
(2) Loaded with 500K Volume and Tone with a 20’ (6M) Cable
(3) Loaded with 1 MegOhm / 47pf

EMG-HZ WIRING

Pin 1 Green (GRN)

Pin 2 White (WHT)
Pin 3 Braid (GND) EMG-TBHZ
Pin 4 Red (RED)
Pin 5 Black (BLK)

2.900
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED STRING WIDTH 2.50"

Installation notes:
The connector system allows an easy method of interchanging pickups. The SRO 5-Wire Cable and wire legend are compatible with all other
EMG-HZ Pickups, so any EMG-HZ Passive Pickup can be installed with any other EMG-HZ Pickup. The 5-Wire cable allows Series/Parallel switching
or simple single/dual-coil combinations can be used. For more information go to http://www.emgpickups.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Red Wire of the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire.

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.
© 2011 Copyright EMG INC. All Rights Reserved.
Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: TB-HZ
General Notes: Diagram #1
Diagram #1 shows the installation of the Pickup Cable.
Be sure to install it with the terminals as shown in the diagram.

Diagram #2 shows the Pickup cable itself. The cable is pre- wired
as shown for “Series” wiring typical of Humbucking Pickups.
If you wish to reverse the phase of the signal refer to Diagram #3.
Send the Red wire to ground with the Shield and use the Green wire
for output. In both cases the Black and White wires are hooked together
and covered with an insulator.

GREEN AND SHIELD

(TO GROUND)
Diagram #2

RED
(OUTPUT)
BLACK AND WHITE

RED AND SHIELD

(TO GROUND)
Diagram #3
(Reverse Phase)

GREEN
(OUTPUT)
BLACK AND WHITE

Common Wiring Diagrams:

Included in this data sheet are the most common wiring diagrams.
The first two diagrams feature wiring for a single pickup, while the
rest are for guitars with 2 Pickups and 2 styles of selection switch.

There are a variety of wiring schemes that can be employed using the
5-wire pickup cable. The internet is a great place for finding alternate
diagrams. In addition, there are books available from vendors
that can help you further. Also try: www.emgpickups.com for more info.

EMG-TB-HZ Diagram 1
1 Volume, 1 Tone
Bottom View
500K .047
Volume
500K R
TB-HZ Pickup cable Tone

S
BLACK T
WHITE

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EMG-TB-HZ Diagram 2
2 Volume, 1 Tone BLACK
(each Volume is independent) Bottom View
500K 500K
Volume Volume R
Finger Board pickup cable .047

500K S
Tone
T
WHITE

Bridge pickup cable

EMG-TB-HZ Diagram 3
1 Volume, 1 Tone w/switch

Bottom View

.047 R
500K
Tone
S
Fingerboard pickup cable
T
BLACK
500K
Volume
Bridge pickup cable
WHITE

EMG-TB-HZ Diagram 4
2 Volume, 1 Tone w/switch
(each Volume is independent) 500K
Volume 500K Bottom View
Tone
.047 R
Finger Board pickup cable
BLACK

S
T
WHITE

500K
Volume
Bridge pickup cable

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EMG-TB-HZ Diagram 5
2 Volume, 2 Tone w/switch
(each Volume is independent)
Bottom View
500K .047
Volume 500K
Finger Board pickup cable Tone R

S
T

WHITE

500K .047
Volume 500K
Tone

BLACK
Bridge pickup cable

EMG-TB-HZ Diagram 6
2 Volume, 2 Tone w/switch
(either Volume a master)
Bottom View
500K .047
Volume 500K
Finger Board pickup cable Tone R

S
T

WHITE

500K .047
Volume 500K
Tone

BLACK
Bridge pickup cable

EMG-TB-HZ Diagram 7
1 Volume, 1 Tone
w/ 3 position lever switch

Bottom View

.047 R
Fingerboard pickup cable
500K 500K
Volume Tone S
T
BLACK

Bridge pickup cable

WHITE

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