INSTALLATION MANUAL
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1. 3a this The best option is to create a new saddle Ideal Saddle Fit Loose saddle Proper saddle pickup contact saddle lean exaggerated fig 3b Installing the pickup Once you have the saddle prepared feed the pickup into the slot from inside of the guitar Tip insert a tooth pick small Allen wrench or similar object through the hole from outside the guitar to aid you in locating the hole inside the guitar As you lay the pickup in the slot make sure the black dot at the end of the pickup is facing up This will insure proper pickup phase orientation Place the saddle in the slot over the pickup and temporarily secure it with a piece of tape Secure the wire with a wire clip as close to the exit hole as practical see figures 4a amp 4b Failure to secure the pickup may produce excess boominess and feedback Special considerations Saddle material Undersaddle pickups respond differently to various saddle materials and sometimes the differences can be startling Variations in the saddle material effect everything from output to string balance and tone It s sometimes a good idea to experiment with a couple different types of saddles to get the best results 5 TRU MIC INSTALLATION The TRU MIC is designed to adhere directly to the guitar s soundboard or bridge plate using the included peel and stick VHB adhesive For optimum results place the mic directly under the bridge or as close as feasible see figures 4a amp 4b for placement re2. ANTHEM SL Classical INSTALLATION MANUAL 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS One Anthem SL with TRU MIC Element pickup endpin preamp volume control and battery lead pre assembeled One batterv bag Six self stick wire clips Two adhesive pads for volume control One extra adhesive set for Tru Mic 2 OVERVIEW AND CAUTIONS The Anthem SL Classical features our patent pending TRU MIC microphone technology The mic is designed to capture the majority of your guitar s true voice in a way that only a microphone is capable of plus it is amazingly feedback resistant Our Element under saddle pickup carries only the lowest frequencies for punch and authority The TRU MIC and Element pickup are preset for optimum performance and the soundhole mounted controller has volume and mic gain trim controls This system must be installed by a professional dealer installer We do not provide installation advice or support for home or hobbyist installations Installers please read the instructions carefully before proceeding We will not be responsible for any damage to the guitar pickup system or personal injury resulting from installation 3 STRAPJACK INSTALLATION Drilling the strapjack hole For proper installation this jack requires a clean 1 2 hole in the tail block of the instrument If the guitar lacks this hole start by placing a piece of masking tape on the outside of the instrument over the drilling area to avoid chipping the finish drill a smal
3. amount of saddle visible above the bridge surface with pickup installed should be equal to or less than the amount of saddle in the slot beneath the bridge surface An installation in which you have a tall saddle in a very shallow slot could be the cause of problems ranging from string to string imbalance excess feedback and poor tone quality Drilling the hole Drill the hole at either end of the slot approximately 3 16 beyond the outer string Use a bit no smaller than 3 32 but of course no larger than the width of the saddle slot Before you drill inspect the inside of the guitar and note the position of the braces in relation to the saddle slot Drill the hole at a slight angle being careful to avoid all braces as the drill bit penetrates the top Now using a small file or exacto blade slightly chamfer and de burr the edge of the hole where the pickup bends to protect it from being kinked or pinched Remove all loose debris from the slot see figure 2 4 3 16 3 16 gt lt Drill hole at slight angle Avoid drilling through brace F Bridge Chamfer edge Guitar Top fig 2 Preparing the saddle You will need to compensate for the thickness of the pickup in the overall height of the saddle by removing approximately 032 of saddle material We recommend you do this from the bottom of the saddle This will allow you to make sure the bottom of the saddle is absolutely flat while maintaining intonation compens
4. ation on the topside Remove the majority of the material on a belt sander first Finish it off by hand sanding against a perfectly flat surface with semi fine sandpaper 180 to 220 grit paper is good Finally check the flatness of the saddle by shining a light behind it while it rests on the flat surface Saddle fit Another very important consideration is the fit of the saddle The saddle should fit loosely enough that you could remove it from the slot using only your finger tips but not so loose that it will fall out if you were to turn the guitar over A saddle that fits too tight won t be able to seat firmly on the pickup and thus will not function properly The most common results of this are very poor string balance low output low frequency microphonic response boominess and bad tonality A loose fitting saddle will result in saddle tilt or lean while under pressure This will cause poor contact in a different way When the strings are at full tension the saddle will pull forward and distribute pressure solely on the front edge of the pickup This will result in poor tonality and possible string balance problems One way to compensate for a loose fitting saddle is to sand an intentional angle on the bottom surface of the saddle so that it will make even contact under full string tension see figures 3a amp 3b This is not an easy task to accomplish accurately so we recommend that only the most experienced installers attempt fig
5. commendations Unlike most soundboard transducers or internal microphones the TRU MIC s position is not critical As such repositioning the TRU MIC to find the optimal location should not be necessary Prior to attaching the TRU MIC be sure to clean the intended mounting surface to remove dust oil or any other debris Remove the backing from the adhesive pads on the TRU MIC and carefully place it in the desired location on the soundboard or bridge plate Press firmly on the TRU MIC while applying equal counter pressure on the guitar top from the outside of the guitar to prevent damaging the soundboard Now secure the wire with the provided self stick wire clips It is helpful to secure the leads from both the Element and TRU MIC with the same wire clip at the point where they come together beneath the bridge figures 4a amp 4b 6 TRU MIC REMOVAL If at some point you wish to remove the Tru Mic or want to experiment with placement here is the recommended method of removal The VHB adhesive is very strong and increases its bond with age so it s important to proceed with caution To remove get a firm grasp on the Tru Mic from the sides and gradually twist back and forth as you pull it away from the soundboard or bridge plate surface Don t try to pull too quickly or with too much force as you may inadvertently damage the soundboard Maintain firm and steady tension as you pull and twist and it will come free after a few moments If there is any adh
6. d increase the mic s level by turning the control clockwise Back it off slightly If you experience excessive handling noise and or brightness B VOLUME CONTROL CR Pero 483 N FRONTAGE ROAD 9 NIPOMO CA 0 93444 805 929 3545 e WWW LRBAGGS COM
7. esive remaining on the mounting surface it should be easily removed by your thumb or fingertip fig 4a without bridgeplate 6 BATTERV BAG PLACEMENT fig 4b with bridgeplate Stick the double sided adhesive to an easilv accessible spot on the back side or neck block Insert the batterv and batterv snap into the bag The batterv can then be changed bv opening the flap on the bag and pulling out the batterv 7 MOUNTING THE CONTROL Attach the adhesive pad to the volume control Remove the protective backing from the adhesive pad and mount the control in a convenient place on the rim of the soundhole Make sure the mounting area is thoroughiv cleaned to insure good adhesion Roll this wheel towards the neck to increase the volume or towards the bridge to decrease the volume Secure all wires with the wire clips provided and re string the guitar 8 TESTING amp ADJUSTMENTS Plug into vour acoustic amp or PA and confirm that the EQ controls are at their default positions A MIC LEVEL CONTROL Adjusts the level of the TRU mic relative to the level of the Element IMPORTANT Setting this control correctly is vital to the sound of the Anthem system Play through a PA or acoustic amplifier while you are making adjustments A small flat head jeweler s screwdriver will be needed Your amplified tone should be well balanced and true to the acoustic sound and feel of the guitar If it lacks clarity and top en
8. l pilot hole in the tail block and then follow with a step drill bit Installing the strapjack Remove the strap ring retaining nut and one washer from the smaller threaded section of the jack There should still be one star locking washer one flat washer and a nut remaining on the larger threaded section of the jack Bring the jack down through the soundhole into the body and insert it into the pre drilled hole in the tail block Using the internal nut be sure to include the flat and star washers set the proper depth that will allow the entire smaller threaded section to protrude from the instrument see figure 1 With the jack in place lay the remaining washer over the threads and attach the external retaining nut until it s tight Finish by attaching the strap ring it should cover the retaining nut and washer Asserting Tail Block too much pressure may crack the finish 4 ELEMENT PICKUP INSTALLATION For optimum performance The bridge slot must have a clean flat surface free of debris and excess over spray from lacquer sometimes left from guitar manufacturers String balance problems are often the result of an uneven interface between the bottom of the saddle and the saddle slot floor Both surfaces must be completely flat to give you the best chance at a successful installation The depth of the saddle slot is an important factor A tip to help determine if your slot depth is adequate is the 50 50 rule which basically says The
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