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EMG BQS-HZ SYSTEM Installation Information

EMG BQS-HZ SYSTEM Installation Information

Passive pickup input

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL: BQS-HZ SYSTEM
(PASSIVE PICKUP INPUT)
ABOUT THE BQS-HZ SYSTEM:
The BQS-HZ System is a complete control system for bass guitars. Active Balance, Master Volume and EQ circuits are included. The EQ effects
are illustrated in the graphs on the next page. They allow you separate control over bass, midrange, and treble. Rotate the controls clockwise
to boost, counterclockwise to cut. There is a center detent for flat response.
The mid-range control has a variable frequency knob that allows you to sweep through the mid-frequency range from 100Hz to 1KHz. This
selects the frequency to boost or cut.
Included in the system are:
1) Active Balance Control (B125)
The B125 Active Balance Control is designed for Passive Pickups. It allows loss-free balance between two pickups and has a center detent for
the middle position. If you are using EMG Active pickups you can also use the B125 although the B118 Active Balance Control which features
inputs for Active Pickups has lower noise.
2) BQS Control 3-band equalizer for Bass guitar. The BQS features dual-pole filters for broadband equalization. The primary feature of the BQS
System is the variable mid-range frequency selection from 100 to 1KHz along with boost or cut of the chosen frequency. An additional feature
of the BQS Control is a 2-position dip-switch that controls the slope of the high frequency response. By choosing one of the four combinations
the high frequency response can be tailored to your liking.
3) Master Volume control, output jack, battery buss and clip.
Specifications for each of the EMG products included in the BQS-HZ System are available online.
Go to: http://www.emgpickups.com
Installation notes:
Battery Power:
If you play the instrument very hard, and are boosting the bass, mid, or treble with the BQS, you should consider operating the guitar on +18
Volts (2 Batteries in series, see page 4). If you play mildly and use a minimum of boost the instrument should operate easily on a single 9-Volt
battery. Use an Alkaline or Lithium battery for the best battery life and always unplug your guitar when you're not using it.
wiring order:
Below is a diagram of the typical wiring order of the controls. Often the Volume control is closer to the pickups than the BQS Control making it
difficult to wire the instrument. It is preferable to have the Master Volume control last in the signal chain before the output jack. If this isn't
possible it's no worry, either wiring order is acceptable.
PICKUP
BRIDGE
PICKUP
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.
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ABC (B125)
BALANCE
CONTROL
NECK
ABC
CONTROL
BASS
TREBLE
CONTROL
CONTROL
MASTER VOLUME AND
BQS CONTROL ORDER
CAN BE REVERSED
BQS
MASTER
CONTROL
VOLUME
MID-RANGE
CONTROL
OUTPUT
JACK
MASTER
VOLUME

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 Installation Instructions: TREBLE BOOST OR CUT (UPPER CONTROL) EMG Model: BQS-HZ System BASS BOOST OR CUT (LOWER CONTROL) High Frequency (Treble) Response Selection: The BQC has the added feature of allowing you to choose from 4 different high frequency response curves. This is a nice feature especially if you are using the BQC with passive pickups.
  • Page 3 On the back side of the ABC PC Board there are 4 pads to solder to. If you already have EMG Passive Pickups in your instrument you can use Solder the signal wire (Hot) of the bridge pickup to the BRG Pad, the existing pickup cables.
  • Page 4 Soldering to the battery buss: Soldering to the 152B Panel Jack: If your instrument has an older EMG Pickup you can solder the If your instrument has a long Panel Jack like the one below pickup RED wire to the buss. Simply use some needle nose pliers, you will have to solder the output cable as shown.