EMG 81/85 WIRING. Jump to Latest. Got this diagram off the web, it was a little different from how I received the pickups. Most of the difference was around the tone pot. The cap was wired off the left lug on the diagram and wasnt going to ground when i got it.. 4. EMG 85 pickup: Make sure you have the EMG 85 pickup ready. Double-check that you have the correct model and that it is in good condition. 5. Pickup wiring diagram: Having a wiring diagram specific to your guitar model and the EMG 85 pickup is crucial. It will guide you through the process and ensure you connect everything correctly.
EMG MODELS: 60-8, 81-8, 85-8 (8-STRING) PO BOX 4394 A ROSA, CA 95402 USA P (707) 525-9941. wiring diagrams are available at; emgpickups.com. PICKUP CABLE 15" (38cm) OUTPUT CABLE 6" (15cm). Plug the pickup cable onto the EMG Pickup header as shown in diagram #1 and route the cable to the control cavity.. see the diagram at the bottom of page 3. 3) Instruments with two pickups may need soldering to the selection switch in some installations. Installation Instructions: EMG Models: EMG-ZW Set (EMG-81 / EMG-85) ZW INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / Master Volume and Tone Refer to Diagrams #1, #2, and #3