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Re: EMG 18V Mod on an LTD EC1000 Delux
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:57 pm
by wilsa
Gave it ago but did not work out. I am pretty sure the batteries were set up correctly. Ammeter gave around 17V of current runnning through but then when plugged in to the guitar I would get no sound. 9V still works fine but could not get the 18V to work?
Re: EMG 18V Mod on an LTD EC1000 Delux
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:05 pm
by danrawkz
2nd Battery is probably dead/dying
Re: EMG 18V Mod on an LTD EC1000 Delux
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:29 am
by jeremyb
Are they rechargeables? if so they're only likely to be about 8.5 volts
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Re: EMG 18V Mod on an LTD EC1000 Delux
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:34 am
by jeremyb
Actually looking at your wiring you've done it wrong, the red and black wires going into the guitar need to be swapped
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Re: EMG 18V Mod on an LTD EC1000 Delux
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:41 am
by sopachrga
Are you sure? The diagram you supplied has the coloring wrong for + and - at the first battery snap.
*edit*
Actually, colours are right.. but the symbols are wrong. So yeah that means you need to switch them as JB said.
Re: EMG 18V Mod on an LTD EC1000 Delux
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:05 am
by jeremyb
sopachrga wrote:Are you sure? The diagram you supplied has the coloring wrong for + and - at the first battery snap.
*edit*
Actually, colours are right.. but the symbols are wrong. So yeah that means you need to switch them as JB said.
Symbols are right too
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It has to be reversed since you're clicking the two connectors together
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Re: EMG 18V Mod on an LTD EC1000 Delux
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:06 am
by sopachrga
I guess. They are correct by implication. But not if you treat it as a stand alone unit.
If the battery snap has symbols stamped on it, they won't match.
Given that it is a sketch for 'paint by number' electricians, you'd expect it to show what the person will see.
It's not exactly an accurate schematic.
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