EMG -91 Installation Information

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: EMG-91 ARCHTOP
SPECIFICATIONS:
Logo Color
Magnet Type
Resonant Frequency (KHz)
Output Voltage (String)
Output Voltage (Strum)
Output Noise (60 Hz)
Output Impedance (kOhm)
Current @9V (Microamps)
Battery Life (Hours)
Maximum Supply (Volts DC)
ABOUT THE EMG-91 archtop pickup:
The 91 is our original archtop pickup. There are several benefits to using an active pickup for an archtop. Firstly, the pickup can be designed
for great tone because output level is not an issue. In addition, the EMG design ensures the pickup is virtually noiseless and doesn't need string
grounding. It is nearly impossible to ground the strings of an archtop guitar, so this makes the 91 an excellent choice for amplying your instrument.
String Compensation (B and E)
The 91 has built-in compensation for the plain B and E strings so they balance well with the other wound strings in an acoustic string set.
If your instrument is strung with something other than an acoustic guitar string set, there may be issues with string output balance.
Of course, be sure to mount the pickup as shown with the EMG Logo in the bottom right hand corner.
Mounting:
Because all archtop guitars are different, mounting the pickup is usually unique in most cases. The pickup can be mounted on its bottom surface
to a pickguard, or can be mounted with the EMG-91 bracket kit. See Page 2 for diagrams and dimensions of the 91 bracket.
Two styles of output jack are provided: a long endpin jack and smaller panel jack. Either can be used, depending on your instrument.
Installation instructions for the endpin jack are provided on Page 3.
Power:
The 91 requires at least 9 Volts of battery power. This can be accomplished by installing a battery holder in the instrument, or by using an external
power supply like our EMG ES-918. When using external power, a stereo cable must be used between the instrument and the power supply box.
Wiring diagrams are provided for the two different methods of powering your active pickup.
Volume and Tone Controls:
A set of standalone Volume and Tone controls are included with the 91 Pickup, but are not required for installation. The 91 Pickup can be wired
directly to either of the two output jacks provided. Different wiring configurations are shown in the included instructions.
Alternatively, you can install the B-46 EMG Archtop Volume and Tone Control, a low-profile thumbwheel Volume and Tone control set.
Please contact an EMG sales representative to learn more about this compact control set for archtop pickups.
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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MODEL:
EMG-91
Gold
Alnico 5
4.05
1.00
3.00
-101
2
380
800
27
2.750
(86.3)
1.500 (38.1)
.375 TYP (MAX .400)
(9.60)
.475 TYP (MAX .500)
(12.0)