EMG ACS Acoustic Guitar Soundhole Pickup Install How-to Tutorial with Video

Aug 22

Hey! This install is fairly easy compared to installing big pre-amps on your acoustic guitar. Just like anything else with guitar repairs and mods, having the right tools and knowing how to use them help speed things up!

Here's some info about the EMG ACS Soundhole Pickup:

The ACS is EMG's solution for players looking for a great amplified acoustic guitar tone without the feedback issues. Offering a broader frequency range than a piezo pickup, the EMG ACS delivers authentic acoustic tone with enough volume to play alongside a large band.

The ACS employs a unique internal preamp that's been tailored for the phase and frequency response of an acoustic guitar while still retaining a brilliant top-end favored in acoustic guitar tone. Used by champion finger style players and rockers alike, this easy to install acoustic pickup is the answer to your acoustic woes.

ACS Soundhole Pickup Specifications:

EMG's Exclusive Solderless Install System
Resonant Frequency: 14KHz
Output Noise: -96dbV
Output Impedance (Ohms): 2K
Output Voltage: 0.5V
Current Requirement @ 6 Volts (Microamps): 220
Maximum Supply (Volts DC): 27

ACS Features: