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EMG 808-X Installation Information

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL: 808-X (8-STRING)
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)
Installation notes:
EMG-X Series Pickups are compatible with all EMG Active Pickups. They use the connector system for easy installation, avoiding the need to solder.
Older EMG Pickups may need to be soldered, while the newer systems can be easily connected and modified. The X-Series Active Tone Control (VLPF)
is compatible with older EMG Pickups and can be used in place of the passive tone control used with other EMG Active Pickups.
EMG accessories like the EXG, SPC or RPC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System without the need for an extra battery.
Included with each pickup:
1 VOLUME CONTROL (25K)
1 ACTIVE VLPF TONE CONTROL
.235
(6)
.390
.310
(8)
(10)
STEREO OUTPUT
JACK
BATTERY
BUSS
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:
808-X
Gold
Alnico
1.91
2.00
8.50
-106
2.00
80
3000
27
ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
2 PICKUP IN/ OUT
BATTERY BUSS
B245
.125 (3.17) DIA. MOUNTING HOLES
.750 (19)
PICKUP CABLE 15" (38cm)
2 CONNECT CABLES 5.5" (14cm)
OUTPUT CABLE 6" (15cm)
SUPPLY CABLE 5.5" (14cm)
BATTERY CABLE 7" (18cm)
- 9V +
4.000
(101.6)
3.465
(88.0)
3.750
(95.2)
R .125
(3.17) TYP
1.500
(38.1)
.880 (22.3)

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Summary of Contents for EMG 808-X

  • 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 2) Power Supply tips are on page 4. If your instrument has a battery holder, of the pickup as shown above. you are installing this pickup with an older EMG, or you want to supply your Note the orientation arrow.
  • Page 3 2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls 2) Remove the strings, remove any existing Pickups and controls Guitars with two pickups and a selection switch will use the EMG B245 Pickup Buss. (remember the order and function of each control) (remember the order and function of each control) The Pickup Buss is a convenient way to wire your guitar without soldering.
  • Page 4 2 Tone OUTPUT Toggle Style Switch - 9V + BATTERY NEG (-) GROUND NECK P/U OUTPUT CABLE NOTE: REVERSED OUTPUT CONNECTORS NK TONE (ACTIVE) BRIDGE P/U FROM NECK PICKUP BR TONE NK VOLUME (ACTIVE) FROM BRIDGE PICKUP 808-X INSTRUCTIONS Page 4...

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X series