User manual FISHMAN TUNE-O-MATIC POWERBRIDGE ROUTING TEMPLATE

[. . . ] RETURN POLICY To return products to FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, you must follow these steps. . . Call FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS at 978-988-9199 for a Return Authorization Number ("RAN"). Enclose a copy of the original Bill of Sale as evidence of the date of purchase, with the product in its original packaging and a protective carton or mailer. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS' technicians will determine whether the item is covered by warranty or if it instead has been damaged by improper customer installation or other causes not related to defects in material or workmanship. [. . . ] FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS' technicians will determine whether the item is covered by warranty or if it instead has been damaged by improper customer installation or other causes not related to defects in material or workmanship. Warranty repairs or replacements will be sent automatically free of charge. If FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS determines the item is not covered by warranty, we will notify you of the repair or replacement cost and wait for your authorization to proceed. ® POWERBRIDGE P I C K U TM P 2 - Stereo Instrument Cable Both magnetic and piezo signals can be sent through a single stereo instrument cable to our PowerBlend pedal. With the pedal, these signals can be either combined to a mono output or split to separate outputs. PowerbridgeTM TUNE- O -MATIC THE DIRECT REPLACEMENT F O R T U N E -O-MATIC BRIDGE GIBSONTM "N A S H V I L L E " FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, INC. 340-D Fordham Road Wilmington MA 01887 USA Phone 978-988-9199 · Fax 978-988-0770 www. fishman. com 009-078-005 · Rev 3 · 4-3-02 GIBSON is registered trademarks of Gibson Musical Instruments Corp. is not affiliated. ® · · · · · · Parts List Thank you for choosing the Fishman Tune-o-matic PowerbridgeTM Pickup. We are excited to now offer a PowerbridgeTM that is compatible with many Gibson electric guitars. To help you decide how to integrate it with your guitar, please read the PowerbridgeTM User's Guide that accompanies these instructions. For technical assistance, contact Fishman Customer Support at tech@fishman. com or 978-988-9665. Installation of the PowerbridgeTM should be performed only Important! by a qualified repairman. Fishman Transducers will not be responsible for any damages that may result from improper installation. Tune-o-matic PowerbridgeTM Pickup 2 Height adjustment wheel/posts 2 Height adjustment bushings Shielding foil Stereo jack Drilling Template F ISHMAN System Components · Stereo Jack (included) A 1/4" stereo output jack is provided with your PowerbridgeTM Pickup. With it you can send piezo and magnetic pickup signals to separate amplifiers. An ABR-1 bridge will always have threaded posts that are fastened directly into the top (or ebony base, in the case of archtop) of the instrument. An ABR-1 also has a single retaining wire that spans the length of the bridge and holds the intonation screws in place. · Wiring Options There are several different ways to wire the Tune-o-matic PowerbridgeTM Pickup - choose the option that best suits your needs . . . Magnetic Signal Stereo Output Jack (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) · Installation Procedure 1. (see above) PowerbridgeTM Signal (Ring) Active D. I. PowerbridgeTM & Magnetic Pickups wired directly to a Stereo Jack 1. Connect the PowerbridgeTM signal wire directly to the Ring terminal on the supplied stereo jack. Connect the PowerbridgeTM and magnetic grounds to the Sleeve terminal. Connect the magnetic signal wire to the Tip terminal. Magnetic Volume PowerbridgeTM Pure Magnetic Signal (Tip) 2. If the old bridge is "Nashville" style, no fitting will be necessary. If the old bridge is the "ABR-1" style, we recommend that you replace the height adjusters with the ones included in the PowerbridgeTM kit. Fill the old holes and use the included drilling template to locate new holes for the heightadjuster bushings. Wire Routing - If the guitar has mounting bezels for the magnetic pickups (like a Les Paul), then you can easily route the wire through the lead pickup cavity. [. . . ] If the old bridge is the "ABR-1" style, we recommend that you replace the height adjusters with the ones included in the PowerbridgeTM kit. Fill the old holes and use the included drilling template to locate new holes for the heightadjuster bushings. Wire Routing - If the guitar has mounting bezels for the magnetic pickups (like a Les Paul), then you can easily route the wire through the lead pickup cavity. Remove the bezel and make a notch in the plastic (using a round jeweler's file) in the gap between the metal pickup housing and the screw hole closest to the high E string saddle. [. . . ]