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INSTALLATION INFORMATION .750 (19.0) .880 (22.3)

EMG MODELS: 35P4, 35P4A (4-STRING)
35P5 (NARROW 5-STRING)
35J, 35JA (4-STRING OR NARROW 5-STRING)
SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
35P4 35P4A 35J 35JA 35P5 35CS 35DC
Logo Color Silver Gold Silver Gold Silver Silver Silver
Magnet Type * C A C A C C/S C
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 3.20 2.61 3.95 3.20 3.20 3.95 4.85
Output Voltage (Finger, Thumb) 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00
Output Voltage (Thump) 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 6.00 6.00
Output Noise (60 Hz) -106 -101 -101 -99 -106 -109 -107
Output Impedance (Kohm) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Current @9V (Microamps) 80 80 80 80 80 235 235
Battery Life (Hours) 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico) C (Ceramic) C/S (Ceramic and Steel)

PICKUP AND MAGNET DIMENSIONS:

All EMG-35 Models have the same housing dimensions (shown above).
The drawings below show the magnet placement for all versions. You should check the width of your strings against the magnet dimensions below
to make sure there is sufficient string coverage. A rule of thumb for any pickup is that the total magnet width should be the string width plus twice
the distance the pickup is from the strings. So, If the pickup is 3/16” (5mm) from the strings, with a magnet width of 2.90“ (73.5mm) the maximum
string width would be 2.50” (64mm). If your strings are too wide for the pickups shown below, choose one of the EMG-40 Extended Series Pickups,
with a 4 inch (101mm) housing, where similar styles of EMG pickups are available.

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED STRING WIDTH 2.50” (63.5) ALL 35 MODELS

EMG-35P4 / 35P4A EMG-35P5

1.200 1.200 1.650 1.200

(30.5) (30.5) (41.9) (30.5)
EMG-35J / JA EMG-35CS/DC

2.900 2.900
(73.6) (73.6)

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.
Included with each pickup:

1 VOLUME CONTROL (25K) 1 TONE CONTROL (25K)

PICKUP CABLE 13.5” (34cm)
SOLID

.390 .310
(10) (8) 2 CONNECT CABLES 5.5” (14cm)

STEREO OUTPUT OUTPUT CABLE 6” (15cm)

BATTERY JACK
BUSS
ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
BATTERY CABLE 7” (18cm)

- 9V +

Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: 35P4, 35P4A (4-STRING)
35P5 (NARROW 5-STRING)
35J, 35JA, (4-STRING OR NARROW 5-STRING)
General Notes:
Every attempt has been made to make this a solderless installation.
There are some instances where this is not possible;
1) If your instrument uses the long panel output jack and you had passive pickups
you will need a new stereo output jack, the Switchcraft 152B is recommended.
Soldering to the new jack will be required, see page 4. Diagram #1
2) Power Supply tips are on page 4. If your instrument has a battery holder, Insert the plug onto the 3 pin header
you are installing this pickup with an older EMG, or you want to supply your of the pickup as shown above.
instrument with +18 Volts, see page 4 for tips to avoid soldering. Note the orientation arrow.

If you are installing only one pickup use the instructions on this page. BATTERY
If you are installing two pickups go to page 3 and begin there. RED BUSS

RED

Diagram #2
Installation (One Pickup Guitars): - 9V +
One Pickup BATTERY
1) Plug the pickup cable onto the EMG Pickup header as shown One Volume MASTER NEG (-)
in Diagram #1 and route the cable to the control cavity. VOLUME
If the cable is too long, wind up the excess and keep it VOLUME

under the pickup if possible.

Master Volume control only R
B122rH
2) Refer to Diagram #2. Plug both the Pickup cable and the output S
cable onto the Volume control as shown, then go to step 4. FROM PICKUP
Master Volume and Tone control
3) Refer to Diagram #3. Plug the Pickup cable onto the Volume
OUTPUT CABLE T
control as shown. Plug a coax cable from the Volume control
to the Tone control. Plug the output cable onto the tone
control as shown.
BATTERY
4) Connect the wires of the output cable to the output jack by BUSS
RED
pushing the connectors on as shown.
WHITE wire to the TIP (T) contact, RED
BLACK wire to the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire to the RING (R) contact.
- 9V +
5) Using the battery buss, insert the RED wire of the pickup, BATTERY
and the battery RED wire. Extra pins can be used for MASTER NEG (-)
EMG Accessories. Diagram #3 VOLUME MASTER
6) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided One Pickup VOLUME TONE
B124rH

and place it securely in the control cavity. One Volume

We suggest that you plug in the instrument and One Tone B122rH R
test it before closing the control cavity. TONE

S
FROM PICKUP

OUTPUT CABLE T
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Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: 35P4, 35P4A (4-STRING)
35P5 (NARROW 5-STRING)
35J, 35JA (4-STRING OR NARROW 5-STRING)
2 Pickups, 2 Volume controls and Master Tone, no selection switch
****Tips and Tricks**** Start your installation by:
J-Bass Style wiring
1) Determine which type output jack your instrument has.
Refer to Diagram #4
A Stereo 12B type is Included, but if you have a long panel jack
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity. a SwitchCraft 152B Long Panel Jack will be required.
If the cables are too long, keep any excess under the pickup. 2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body / pickguard. (remember the order and function of each control)
Plug the Neck Pickup Cable onto the Neck Volume control. 3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
Plug the Bridge Pickup Cable onto the Bridge Volume control. cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
3) Plug a coax cable from the Neck Volume control to the Bridge Volume 4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
Control. 5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
4) Plug a coax cable from the Bridge Volume control the Master Tone control. rather than in the control cavity.
5) Plug the output cable onto the Master Tone control and connect the output 6) IMPORTANT: EMG Active pickups do not require a string ground wire!
wires to the output jack by pushing the connectors on as shown. DO NOT Reconnect the string ground, it is unnecessary.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
6) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
along with the RED of the battery clip.
Extra pins on the V+ Supply Buss are for EMG Accessories.
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
Diagram #4 RED BUSS
Volume / Volume
Master Tone (Passive) RED

- 9V + OUTPUT
BRIDGE PICKUP BATTERY
NEG (-) R
S
MASTER
NK VOLUME BR VOLUME TONE
NECK PICKUP B122rH B122rH B124rH

T
VOLUME VOLUME TONE

OUTPUT CABLE

If your instrument has a selection switch:

Shown at the right is the EMG B245 Pickup Buss which is used for BRIDGE PICKUP INPUT
instruments that have 2 pickups and a 3 position selection switch. NECK PICKUP INPUT
If you have a selection switch and want your installation to OUTPUT
remain solderless, you’ll need a B245 Buss.
Either send an e-mail to: sales@emgpickups.com
or call: 800 821-1446 to get the buss. TO SELECTION SWITCH

PLUG IN
LIKE THIS!

BRIDGE PICKUP

OUTPUT TO...

NECK PICKUP
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 PREFERRED WIRING ORDER
Diagram #5 NECK
B125 Active Balance Control PICKUP
ABC ACTIVE MASTER OUTPUT
Active Tone / Master Volume CONTROL TONE VOLUME JACK
This installation can be used for instruments with 3 control positions like BRIDGE
the diagram above, but use a Balance control instead of 2 Volume controls. PICKUP
Again, the EMG Active Tone Control shown in this diagram can be replaced
with the EMG-EXB Expander, or the EMG-BTC.
9V+ POWER BUSS

RED

- 9V +

BATTERY
RED WIRES NEG (-) BLACK
FROM PICKUPS
B125 NOTE REVERSED CONNECTOR
ACTIVE BALANCE RED
Neck Pickup CONTROL MASTER
(To Upper 3 pin header) VOLUME
B122rH OUTPUT
R
Bridge Pickup
(To Lower 3 pin header)
VOLUME
S
ACTIVE TONE
RED

BOTTOM
T VIEW

Diagram #6 Diagram #7
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

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 + Solder the Black and Red
shrink tubing provided. BLACK
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
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