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The Thunderbird is a classic body style and EMG offers direct replacement pickups for players looking to get more from their instrument. This dual mode pickup offers two unique tones. The single-coil mode is our JCS pickup built with ceramic and steel magnets for a rich, warm tone. The humbucker mode is our popular CS (ceramic steel) dual-coil for a big, aggressive sound with a pronounced mid-range. A push/pull volume (or tone) pot allows you to change from the rich clarity of a J pickup sound to the fatness of the CS humbucker.
When using two of TW Pickups in the same instrument it is not recommended that our BT or BQ Systems be used. Each pickup requires a push/pull pot for switching from single coil to humbucker, so the balance control included with the system can't be installed. If you want to use the balance control, consider switching single/dual coil outputs with a DPDT toggle switch(s) instead.
When using two TW Pickups in the same instrument each pickup requires a push/pull pot for switching from single coil to humbucker. If you want an alternative, consider switching single/dual coil outputs with a DPDT toggle switch(s) instead.
Manufacturer's Note: Make sure to check the instructions for pickup measurements before purchasing to compare your existing pickups with EMG models.
All EMG Pickups are built to order. Estimated shipping is between 7-14 business days.
When using two of TW Pickups in the same instrument it is not recommended that our BT or BQ Systems be used. Each pickup requires a push/pull pot for switching from single coil to humbucker, so the balance control included with the system can't be installed. If you want to use the balance control, consider switching single/dual coil outputs with a DPDT toggle switch(s) instead.
When using two TW Pickups in the same instrument each pickup requires a push/pull pot for switching from single coil to humbucker. If you want an alternative, consider switching single/dual coil outputs with a DPDT toggle switch(s) instead.
Manufacturer's Note: Make sure to check the instructions for pickup measurements before purchasing to compare your existing pickups with EMG models.
All EMG Pickups are built to order. Estimated shipping is between 7-14 business days.
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The Thunderbird is a classic body style and EMG offers direct replacement pickups for players looking to get more from their instrument. This dual mode pickup offers two unique tones. The single-coil mode is our JCS pickup built with ceramic and steel magnets for a rich, warm tone. The humbucker mode is our popular CS (ceramic steel) dual-coil for a big, aggressive sound with a pronounced mid-range. A push/pull volume (or tone) pot allows you to change from the rich clarity of a J pickup sound to the fatness of the CS humbucker.
When using two of TW Pickups in the same instrument it is not recommended that our BT or BQ Systems be used. Each pickup requires a push/pull pot for switching from single coil to humbucker, so the balance control included with the system can't be installed. If you want to use the balance control, consider switching single/dual coil outputs with a DPDT toggle switch(s) instead.
When using two TW Pickups in the same instrument each pickup requires a push/pull pot for switching from single coil to humbucker. If you want an alternative, consider switching single/dual coil outputs with a DPDT toggle switch(s) instead.
Manufacturer's Note: Make sure to check the instructions for pickup measurements before purchasing to compare your existing pickups with EMG models.
When using two of TW Pickups in the same instrument it is not recommended that our BT or BQ Systems be used. Each pickup requires a push/pull pot for switching from single coil to humbucker, so the balance control included with the system can't be installed. If you want to use the balance control, consider switching single/dual coil outputs with a DPDT toggle switch(s) instead.
When using two TW Pickups in the same instrument each pickup requires a push/pull pot for switching from single coil to humbucker. If you want an alternative, consider switching single/dual coil outputs with a DPDT toggle switch(s) instead.
Manufacturer's Note: Make sure to check the instructions for pickup measurements before purchasing to compare your existing pickups with EMG models.
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In The Box
Package Includes EMG's exclusive Solderless Install System:
1 push/pull pot
1 25k tone pot
1 battery bus
1 stereo output jack
1 pair mounting screws
1 pickup cable
2 connect cables
1 output cable
1 battery cable
1 push/pull pot
1 25k tone pot
1 battery bus
1 stereo output jack
1 pair mounting screws
1 pickup cable
2 connect cables
1 output cable
1 battery cable
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