The BQC Control is easily installed by using the connector cables supplied.
Diagram #1 shows the cables connected to the BQC Control. This 5-pin
layout is the same for all EMG Accessories, so they can be interchanged.
There are a variety of ways instruments can be wired. The examples shown
here are only a few. If your instrument has different wiring than shown here
go to our website: http://www.emgpickups.com for alternate diagrams.
Diagram #2 below shows the installation of a single Volume control along with
the BQC Control.
Diagram #2
Master Volume
BQC Control
- 9V +
VOLUME
Installation Instructions:
EMG Model: BQC Control
2 Pickups, 2 Volume controls, BQC Control, no selection switch
J-Bass Style wiring
Refer to Diagram #3
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 BQC Control.
Diagram #3
Volume / Volume
BQC Control
BRIDGE PICKUP
NECK PICKUP
BQC Control Page 3
BATTERY
BUSS
BQC
NOTE:
CONTROL
REVERSED
CONNECTOR
OUTPUT CABLE
BASS/TREBLE
CONTROL
5) Plug the output cable from the BQC Control and connect the output
6) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
7) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided and place it securely
- 9V +
NK VOLUME
BR VOLUME
NK VOLUME
Diagram #1
NOTE:
REVERSED INPUT
CONNECTOR
R
S
T
OUTPUT
INPUT
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
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
along with the RED of the battery clip.
Extra pins on the V+ Supply Buss are for EMG Accessories.
in the control cavity.
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
BATTERY
BUSS
OUTPUT CABLE
BASS/TREBLE
CONTROL
RED TO 9V + BUSS
OUTPUT TO JACK
BASS
NOTE:
OUTPUT
REVERSED
CONNECTOR
R
S
BQC
CONTROL
T
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