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EMG BTC control install w/reg. P/J pickups and pots

Hey Guys/Girls, Does anyone know how to wire an EMG BTC control to a (P/J) Bass w/"regular" pickups and pots? I can't seem to find a wiring schematic/diagram to show how it’s done; but I've heard it CAN be done; Any help is Greatly Appreciated, Thanks.
 
The BTC should work with any type of pickup. Like this for active pickups:
btc.jpg

Just ignore the battery buss and the red wires from pickups, and connect the red battery wire directly to the BTC. On the BTC the 2 upper pins are input and 2 next pins output, and the lowest is +9V pin as shown. Black wires are ground. You can solder directly to the pins on the BTC if you don't have the wires with plugs on them. You're also going to need a stereo output to disconnect the battery when you pull out the cable.
 

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