dc2582 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hello, I recently purchased the EMG Het Set to replace the stock pickups in my 2002 Gibson Explorer. I've never replaced pickups before, but I decided to give it a try since they're solderless. I've installed all the hardware (pickups, pots, hub, input, battery) and wired it according to the included diagram. I must be missing something, as they're not working correctly. The volume knobs aren't turning the pickup volume down. No matter what knob you turn, the volume doesn't go all the way off. The toggle switch doesn't seem to be switching between pickups. The tone knob is working. I don't think something is grounded correctly because there is some hum when it's plugged into an amp. There is a gray metal wire coming out of the neck, which I believe is a ground. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to do anything with that. I've included a picture and can provide more. If anyone could help out and tell me what I'm doing wrong, it would be greatly appreciated! I've been trying everything to get it to work and I can't seem to figure out the problem. Thank you. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NOmQ1b8U9Elovlm52 https://photos.app.goo.gl/KhodNKkVTuxJBLop2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/9niXucuZJMSUrpLc2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/i4YLkEmCTcvefyhE2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/jC58CGt9VETRVOFD3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 6 String Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hello, I recently purchased the EMG Het Set to replace the stock pickups in my 2002 Gibson Explorer. I've never replaced pickups before, but I decided to give it a try since they're solderless. I've installed all the hardware (pickups, pots, hub, input, battery) and wired it according to the included diagram. I must be missing something, as they're not working correctly. The volume knobs aren't turning the pickup volume down. No matter what knob you turn, the volume doesn't go all the way off. The toggle switch doesn't seem to be switching between pickups. The tone knob is working. I don't think something is grounded correctly because there is some hum when it's plugged into an amp. There is a gray metal wire coming out of the neck, which I believe is a ground. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to do anything with that. I've included a picture and can provide more. I'm new to the forum and it looks like I can only post one with the post. If anyone could help out and tell me what I'm doing wrong, it would be greatly appreciated! I've been trying everything to get it to work and I can't seem to figure out the problem. Thank you. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NOmQ1b8U9Elovlm52 Dont know enough about these to say from the pic whether all the wiring is correct, but I can say that the bare wire should go to ground. Not sure if everything else will kick in properly when the ground is completed. Good luck Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2582 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Dont know enough about these to say from the pic whether all the wiring is correct, but I can say that the bare wire should go to ground. Not sure if everything else will kick in properly when the ground is completed. Good luck Johnny You think it should go to the ground on the hub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 You think it should go to the ground on the hub? I would go through your diagram again and make sure ALL connections are made as suggested. If you still have issues, perhaps you need someone experienced with wiring a guitar to inspect the issue. Guitar circuits are usually pretty simple, so the problem shouldn't be that difficult to fix with basic electronics knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 This might be useful.. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=872331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2582 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Hello, I recently purchased the EMG Het Set to replace the stock pickups in my 2002 Gibson Explorer. I've never replaced pickups before, but I decided to give it a try since they're solderless. I've installed all the hardware (pickups, pots, hub, input, battery) and wired it according to the included diagram. I must be missing something, as they're not working correctly. The volume knobs aren't turning the pickup volume down. No matter what knob you turn, the volume doesn't go all the way off. The toggle switch doesn't seem to be switching between pickups. The tone knob is working. I don't think something is grounded correctly because there is some hum when it's plugged into an amp. There is a gray metal wire coming out of the neck, which I believe is a ground. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to do anything with that. I've included a picture and can provide more. If anyone could help out and tell me what I'm doing wrong, it would be greatly appreciated! I've been trying everything to get it to work and I can't seem to figure out the problem. Thank you. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NOmQ1b8U9Elovlm52 https://photos.app.goo.gl/KhodNKkVTuxJBLop2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/9niXucuZJMSUrpLc2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/i4YLkEmCTcvefyhE2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/jC58CGt9VETRVOFD3 I ended up taking it to a local guitar repair shop. The guy was great and the price was very reasonable. He told me I had two wires switched on the input and he soldered the toggle switch wiring into the bus. Everything is work great and the pickups sound awesome! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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