EMG install in an RR3?

[jacksondude91]

I have a Jackson RR3 that is passive with Duncan pickups. My other V has EMGs, I installed them myself so I'm looking to convert my Rhoads as well. What I want to know is there anything problems that I might need to watch out for? I plan on installing the Zakk Wylde set which is the 81 and 85 so I already know the wires that feed to the input jack will be too short, the same happened on my other V. Has anyone else encountered issues other than the one I listed?

[straycat]

The ZW set comes with 4 pots just get the standard 81/85 set.No sense in paying extra for his pic on the box.

[jacksondude91]

The ZW set comes with 4 pots just get the standard 81/85 set.No sense in paying extra for his pic on the box.

It's honestly cheaper, I've never seen the 81/85 together in a plain set. Buying both separately is too expensive.

[tomanyjacksons]

That's true they are cheaper that way. I had an RR3 that I put that very set in. The only problem I had was fitting the second battery for 18V operation. It took a couple tries to get the wire lengths right so the batteries would sit in the right place. Other than that I didn't have any problems. Good luck, If I was doing it again I would have bought the Kerry King set with the db boost switch. I only have one guitar with active pups nowadays and they're not EMG's. I got a set of SD Blackouts and I like the sound of them but the pots are a little on the crappy side.

[Force]

"EMG.....as easy as 1,2,3....."

[jdr94]

Yeah you'd want the zw set anyway. The RR3 has 2v,1t right? It would suck to buy a set that only had 2 pots.

[Jayster]

Yeah you'd want the zw set anyway. The RR3 has 2v,1t right? It would suck to buy a set that only had 2 pots.

I think you're right Bro.... BUT, F that. Remove one pot(I usually go with the volume(tie them together) BUT, let's be honest - you're not a tone guru if you're running EMG's). With the extra pot out of the way, there's plenty of room for the 2 9's(you may need to wrap them in tape to keep everything cool).