User manual FISHMAN RESOPHONIC ACTIVE PICKUP INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] The spider/cone is now preloaded for optimum bass response without buzzes or rattles. If the end of the screw is long enough to accept the pickup and locknut, go on to the next step. If it is not long enough you will need to replace it with a longer screw and go back to step 1. [. . . ] The National® Style Resophonic guitar pickup is suitable for single cone National® brand biscuit bridge assemblies only. Installation Observe the following precaution!Mishandling may damage the pickup, producing ground hum or intermittent signal. Resophonic pickup installation Installation for biscuit style instruments The pickup is held against the center of the cone with the wood screw that normally holds the biscuit to the cone. Remove the original screw from the biscuit and swap it with the longer wood screw that is supplied with the kit. Notice that the heat-shrink tubing on the end of the pickup is bent to one side. Position the pickup so the bend in the heat-shrink tubing faces away from the cone. Place the shoulder washer into the pickup and the screw into the shoulder washer. Tighten the screw until snug and then another 1/8 turn tighter. Cone Machine Screw Biscuit Bridge Cone Pickup Shoulder Washer Pickup Shoulder Washer Screw Locknut 1 National® Style Resophonic pickup installation 1. Drill a . 094" (2. 4mm) hole in the cupped side of the cone, about 3/8" (9. 5mm) below the rim. Clean off any dust or debris from the bottom of the biscuit and apply a thin bead of woodworking glue around the edge. 8. Tighten this screw just enough to prevent the biscuit assembly from freely rotating on top of the cone. Line up the ends of the saddle with the notches in the brass disc, on the side of the disc opposite the pickup element. Double-check the alignment between the notches in the disc and the ends of the saddle. Remove the barrel from the jack and thread the pickup wire through it. 2 Wiring Options Passive pickup Solder the center wire to the Tip terminal and the shield wire to the Sleeve terminal. Fasten the shielding cap to the jack. Pickup Signal to Tip Wooden body instrument For most wooden instruments, locate the jack at the endblock, centered below the tailpiece. [. . . ] The adhesive under the Velcro patch requires 24 hours to achieve a full bond, so take care to not stress the adhesive if you remove the battery bag after the initial installation. + - G IN R REV . 2. 3 Pickup Signal to "IN" Jack Installation Where to locate jack Metal body instrument For a metal instrument with a stick that runs the length of the body into the tailblock, we recommend that you place the jack on the treble side lower bout. Use a center punch at the chosen location and use a sharp 3/8" (9. 5mm) brad-point drill. [. . . ]