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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL: AB 220
(ACTIVE/PASSIVE PICKUP INPUTS)
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance (Ohms)
Input Referred Noise
Output Impedance (Ohms)
Current @ 9V (Microamps)
Battery Life (Hours)
Maximum Supply (Volts DC)
GENERAL OPERATION and INSTALLATION NOTES:
The AB 220 is a full bandwidth boost circuit with a maximum of +20db of gain. It features two detented positions, the first at +8db, the second
at +15db. It can operate on a single 9 volt battery and can be easily installed in any guitar with active or passive pickups. It can also be used for bass.
When the control is turned all the way down (counter-clockwise) it is in the bypass mode.
The AB 220 is wired in series with the signal path and should be the last effect in the guitar, just before the output jack.
If you have EMG Active pickups, the installation is very simple, If you have passive pickups, either EMG or other, and your instrument does not have a
battery, you will need to make space for a battery and change the output jack to a stereo type similar to the one included with the AB 220.
Frequency Response and Gain:
EMG-AB 220
0.025
LOG FREQ (kHz)
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.
250K
-130dbV
2K
980
250
18
MAX (+20db)
CLICK 2 (+15db)
CLICK 1 (+8db)
UNITY
20
Connector for EMG Active Tone controls
and accessories.
Pin 1
Input
Pin 2
Ground for Input
Pin 3
Ground for Output
Pin 4
Output
Pin 5
V+ Supply
AB 220
INCLUDED:
1 AB 220 Boost Control
1 Battery Clip with Buss Connector
1 Stereo Output Jack (Battery Switching)
2 Interconnect cables
.400
(10)
MAXIMUM
.975
(24.7)
INPUT
GROUND
GROUND
OUTPUT
V++
Dimensions:
.309
1.325
(8mm)
(33.6)
1 2 3 4 5
1
2
.650
3
(16.5)
4
5
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Summary of Contents for EMG AB 220
- Page 1 If you have EMG Active pickups, the installation is very simple, If you have passive pickups, either EMG or other, and your instrument does not have a battery, you will need to make space for a battery and change the output jack to a stereo type similar to the one included with the AB 220.
- Page 2 Keep in mind that all of the EMG Accessory controls can be substituted for one another since they all have buffered inputs and utilize the same 5-pin connnector. So, if you decide you would rather use the SPC instead of the AB 220, simply unplug the Boost and replace it with the SPC.
- Page 3 2 Pickup Guitars using a selection switch: Diagrams #5 and #6 show the pickups connected to the B245 Pickup Buss. To learn more about the B245 Pickup Buss, be sure to go to the EMG Website: http://www.emgpickups.com. More diagrams are available at the EMG website.
- Page 4 NECK PICKUP BR VOLUME BRIDGE PICKUP 3 Pickup Guitars using a selection switch: Diagrams #6, #7 show a typical installation with a Volume/Tone/AB 220 in a Diagram #6 “daisy-chain” series wiring. The only difference between the the diagrams Volume Control is the order in which the controls are wired.
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