Emg's in an SG

[Fjb]

Is it possible to replace stock epi pick-ups with EMGs? Even though there is no place for the 9 volt? Thanks!

 

[BGood]

I've seen batteries crammed in the control cavity.

 

[Noodling Guitars]

As long as you have enough room to put the battery somewhere, it's doable. I had EMGs in my Bully SG from years ago (which had a relatively large cavity) and also EMGs in a Fernandes Ravelle (VERY small cavity, but I was able to tape the battery to the cavity cover and it was kinda suspended just slightly above the pots).

 

[Nduro]

you must be aware that you need to change the potentiometers and the socket, the battery will fit

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

Besides changing the pots try using the emg 24 volt mod. This uses 2 x 12 volt camera batteries in a holder that connects to the 9 volt socket but is a smaller size and makes emgs sound much etter. EMG's are rated at 31 volts so using a 9v battery means their not even running at 1/3 power.

 

[syco]

Few dabs of glue to cavity cover .https://guitarelectronics.com/9-volt-battery-clip-flat-mount/