Jarhead Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hey guys, I just got a 6 string bass, and the guy I traded with included a pair of EMG 45Z pickups, wonderful. However, I do not have the slightest clue as to what to do when it comes to installing them. It's an active bass with an active/passive pull switch in the volume pot. Any clues? Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 [url="http://www.emginc.com/content/wiringdiagrams/EMGHZ-35-40-45.pdf"]http://www.emginc.com/content/wiringdiagra...HZ-35-40-45.pdf[/url] Here's the wiring diagram. I've wired a few EMGs into basses. What value pots does the bass have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Do you know what active circuit is installed in the bass? These are passive pickups and can work wired straight to the pots. Pics would be helpful. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Actually, think I just figured it out. the main problem was that it's a complete mess in the cavity, but I cut the ziplock and shifted some of the wires, and I think I've figured out where to solder the wires now. If I have any trouble, I'll probably cry, then come back on here and ask you lol. Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 If it helps mate, here's the wiring diagram for the bass: [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/photos/bass/hxbdiag.jpg"]http://www.rondomusic.com/photos/bass/hxbdiag.jpg[/url] I always got put off making the change myself because of the messy wiring and having no previous experience of pickup rewiring (jack sockets is about the limit of my wiring in instruments), I was expecting it to be more of a one out, one in job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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