EMG in RX10D

[NoWayOut]

Hi folks. I tried to search the archives for this info, but because EMG is too short a word for the search function, it wasn't much use!

Basically, I'm going to get my first Jackson in the near future and I really like the Rhoads shape, and I've decided on the RX10D. I also want to upgrade the pickups and put in an EMG 81 and 85. I've never installed pickups myself before, but I have a little bit of experience with electronics and soldering and I didn't think it would be too daunting. Just to be sure, I've been doing some reading and trying to find out exactly what I'll need to do, so I know whether it'll be okay to go ahead and get stuck in, or if I should just take it to a shop and get them installed professionally.

So, I've downloaded the wiring instructions for the EMG-ZW set off EMG's site, and had a good look at the diagrams. The problem I forsee is that all their diagrams show connections to the tone control of the guitar, and as far as I'm aware, the RX10D doesn't have a tone control, just a volume control and a 3-way toggle switch.

I'm sure EMGs can be installed in an RX10D, but I was wondering if anybody had a good set of instructions or a wiring diagram for putting them in? Or if you think I should quit being stubborn and just say "I'll get it done by someone who knows exactly what they're doing", then that's fine

[Nazgul]

I have an EMG85 at the bridge of my RX10D, nothing in the neck currently. Just wire it like the diagram shows, but ignore the tone control. Maybe I will post tomorrow a bit more detailed discroption, cause I'm drunk at the moment.

[RacerX]

http://guitarelectronics.com/category/wiringresources/

http://guitarelectronics.com/categor...iringdiagrams/

[Nazgul]

http://www.emgpickups.com/downloads/wiringdiagrams/Humbuckers_active.pdf

follow the 1 tone 1 volume w/ switch diagram and ignore the tone control, black wire between tone and volume pot and the other one with a square thingy also between them. that should do it!

Which EMGs do you want in your guitar?

[NoWayOut]

Excellent, thanks for that. Shouldn't be too tough to do it myself then. I'm going for the typical EMG 81/85 combo.

[Sunbane]

Consider putting the 85 in the bridge position; You'll get a way ballsier rhythm tone than with the 81!

[straycat]

+1 The 85 sounds much better in the bridge.Coil tap the 85 so you will have a great clean tone when you run both pickups together when on a clean channel.The 81 when used in the neck position is a great clean pickup.Of course when you crank up the dirt it will kick ass.

[Sunbane]

The 85 can't be coiltapped or coilsplitted though. The 89 can be splitted (or rather switched) to singlecoil operation.

[straycat]

You are right I was thinking 85 and meant 89 MY BAD!!
Still the 85 in the bridge.

[slayer]

Most of the time I find the 85 to be best in the bridge, much stronger low/mids and even hotter than the 81 believe it or not I do like the 81 in the bridge in some instinces though, like all mahogany guitars as they have a ton of low/mids already Jack.