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Make sure that the amplifier or mixer volume is OFF and the EQ 
tone controls are at flat or off. Plug a guitar cable into the output 
jack of the guitar and into the input of the amplifier or mixer.

Turn the volume control of the A3T half way up (half way be-
tween “0” and “+12”). Turn the volume of the amplifier or mixer 
up enough to get a good level of sound. Refer to the amplifier 
or mixer instructions on how to set up best gain structure with 
an instrument for the cleanest possible sound.

Once the desired volume level is found use the EQ on the A3T 
preamp to find your tone.

Try  turning  the  MIDDLE  CONTROL  down  a  little  to  cut  this 
tone.  This  will  bring  some  smoothness  to  the  sound.  Turn  up 
the BASS control some to add fullness to the sound. Use the 
PRESENCE control to brighten the sound. Experiment and find 
a tone that suits your taste.

Use the EQ tone controls at the amplifier or mixer to fine-tune 
the tone. 

Good luck and turn it UP!

B-BAND LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

In the unlikely event that your product needs guarantee service, 
please contact your dealer, distributor or manufacturer. To avoid 
any unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we recommend 
you read this instruction manual carefully before seeking guar-
antee service.

YOUR GUARANTEE

By this Guarantee, B-Band guarantees the product to be free 
from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of origi-
nal purchase for a period of one (1) year from that date.

If within the guarantee period the product is determined to be 
defective (at the date of original purchase) due to improper ma-

terials or workmanship, B-Band will, without charge for labor or 
parts, repair or (at B-Band’s discretion) replace the product or 
its defective parts subject to the terms and limitations below. 
B-Band  may  replace  defective  products  or  parts  with  new  or 
refurbished products or parts. All products and parts replaced 
become the property of B-Band.

TERMS

1. Guarantee services will be provided only if the original invoice 
or sales receipt (indicating the date of purchase, model name 
and  dealer’s  name)  is  presented  with  the  defective  product 
within the guarantee period. B-Band may refuse free-of-charge 
guarantee service if these documents are not presented or if 
they are incomplete or illegible. This Guarantee will not apply 
if the model name or serial number on the product has been 
altered, deleted, removed or made illegible.

2. This Guarantee does not cover transport costs and risks as-
sociated with transport of your product to and from B-Band.

3. This guarantee does not cover:
a) periodic maintenance and repair or parts replacement due 
to wear and tear.
b) consumables (components that are expected to require peri-
odic replacement during the lifetime of a product)
c) damage or defects caused by use, operation or treatment of 
the product inconsistent with normal use
d) damage or changes to the product as a result of:
  1. misuse, including:
  - treatment resulting in physical, cosmetic or surface 
  damage or changes to the product
  - failure to install or use the product for its normal purpose 
  or in accordance with B-Band’s instructions on installation  
  or use
  - failure to maintain the product in accordance with 
  B-Band’s instructions on proper maintenance
  - installation or use of the product in a manner inconsist-
  ent with the technical or safety laws or standards in the 
  country where it is installed or used
  2. the condition of or defects in systems with which the 
  product is used or incorporated except other B-Band’s 

Summary of Contents for A3T

Page 1: ...his is a basic installation manual and tip sheet For more information technical support and pictures of installations about all B Band products please check the B Band website at www b band com or contact your B Band dealer distributor or B Band directly Date 15th May 2007 Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ... or transducers How is it different We could write a long story here about the technical characteristics of the material like how the micro scopic lens like gas bubbles work inside the permanently charged film but the most important difference is the sound Whereas piezo pickups tend to impart a sound of their own often described as quacky or plastic B Band transduc ers act in much the same way a c...

Page 3: ...porting the instru ment in heavy conditions for example with freight companies or airlines to avoid possible damage to the instrument When doing any drilling sawing cutting or routing at the guitar be sure to secure the guitar so it will not move when doing such work 2 OVERVIEW OF B BAND UST AND AST TRANSDUCERS Both the B Band UST Under Saddle Transducer and AST Acoustic Soundboard Transducer use ...

Page 4: ... 2 2 x 9 5 mm 09 x 37 screws black for faceplate 1 pc output cable with endpin jack and strap attachment Strap attachment includes Small hex nut Small dress washer Lock washer Large dress washer Large hex nut 1 pc battery holder with adhesive 1 pc battery cord harness length 15 cm 5 90 2 pcs wire clips 1 pc instructions 1 pc user guide 5 TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Drill preferably...

Page 5: ... there is also a flat brace run ning parallel under the bridge The AST should be placed so that the AST is on the bass side of the brace running parallel to the strings and that part of the active area of the AST that has the lead to the preamp goes on the brace for the bridge If the brace there is too tall put the AST in front of the brace Please read the instructions carefully and adapt them to ...

Page 6: ...r Be sure that the position is so that when the holes are drilled that the holes and the preamp structure do not interfere with the any of the guitar braces or supports For this installation it is very important to check inside the guitar body that there is enough clearance for the preamp at the side between the soundboard and the back of the guitar Be sure to check that the transducer will reach ...

Page 7: ...olding ability 7 Connecting the transducers and wires to the preamp Check the circuit board of the preamp and see the picture at these instructions for connections Connect the transducer bat tery cable harness and the output cable Notice that the small holes on each connector of the transducer and battery cable harness should point upwards If UST or AST is connected im properly a loud audible hum ...

Page 8: ...nnect a fresh 9 volt battery to the snap in connector and put it in the battery holder Attach the battery wires to the side of the guitar with the cord clamps Roll the extra cord as a coil in some of the clamps if necessary 9 INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER If installing UST do it now Thread the B Band UST up from in side the guitar through the hole in the saddle slot It is easier to find the hole insid...

Page 9: ...ortion with some played notes There are a couple places where a resonance can typically oc cur with some notes causing distorted sounding output First check that the lead portion of the transducer to the preamp is not touching anything and that the battery or output wires are not loose and thus cause resonance With the UST another place which in some cases has caused resonance is the UST hole from...

Page 10: ... use a new longer saddle Balance problems may also occur with some string sets for example with classical guitars the G string may cause prob lems 10 7 If all things mentioned above are correct and there still is a balance problem you should try the following tricks The easiest way is to install a spacer made of soft wood underneath the saddle or underneath the UST The proper thickness is 0 5 0 8 ...

Page 11: ...ive 93 68 EEC and carry the CE marking accordingly LED s in this product are Class 1 in accordance to EN 60825 1 Statement of EU Declaration of Conformity is available from manufacturer upon request B Band A3T User s Guide Reading this guide thoroughly will give you the information necessary to fully understand the capabilities of this instrument and make the operation a simple and pleasurable exp...

Page 12: ...ill go to the amplifier or mixer when the tuner is active Pushing the tuner button 8 again turns the tuner OFF and the pickup system output will be active and sound will go to the amplifier If the tuner is ON and the tuner button is not pushed within 2 minutes the tuner will turn OFF automatically and sound re turned to the output The tuner has a seven Note Readout Display Half step LED Sharp arro...

Page 13: ...ir or at B Band s discretion replace the product or its defective parts subject to the terms and limitations below B Band may replace defective products or parts with new or refurbished products or parts All products and parts replaced become the property of B Band TERMS 1 Guarantee services will be provided only if the original invoice or sales receipt indicating the date of purchase model name a...

Page 14: ...GUARANTEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS B BAND IS NOT LI ABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RELATING TO PRODUCTS SERVICE THIS GUARANTEE OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING ECONOMIC OR INTANGIBLE LOSSES THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT LOSS OF PROFITS REVENUE DATA EN JOYMENT OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE THIS APPLIES WHETHER THAT LOSS OR DAMAGE RELATES TO IMP...

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Page 16: ...2 Fax 818 508 9413 Email sales b bandusa com Internet www b band com B Band B Band logo A3T UST AST HzzLess and microscopic lens like gas bubbles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of B Band Ltd in the United States and or other countries Patented patents pending List of patents are available from B Band Ltd upon request All specifications are subject to change without prior notice All...

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