B-band UST, Installation Instructions And User Manual

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Before starting the installation, make sure that you have a B-Band
UST of the right model. Measure the width of the saddle slot.
Check that you have the correct model and the system really fits
into your guitar.
Some undersaddle pickup manufacturers recommend to file the
saddle bottom in a slight U-shape in order to create more pressure on
the center area of the pickup. Also, there are saddles on the market,
where portions of the saddle bottom have shallow slots (looks like a
saw blade) in order to create excessive pressure on the pickup. Do not
use these types of saddles with the B-Band UST. The saddle bottom
must always be straight and flat with the B-Band UST.
We cannot guarantee a successful installation with every instru-
ment, since there are so many different saddle widths.
4.1.1. UST models and sizes:
Steel stringed guitar or bass:
Saddle width Model UST width
2.3 – 2.9 mm/ .090 - .115” (3/32”) 22L 2.3 mm / .090”
3.0 mm / .120” (1/8”) or more 29L 3.0 mm / .118”
Classical guitar or very small body steel string guitar with use of A1,
A1N, A2 or A2.2 endpin preamp:
Saddle width Model UST width
2.3 – 2.9 mm/ .090 - .115” (3/32”) 22S 2.3 mm / .090”
3.0 mm / .120” (1/8”) or more 29S 3.0 mm / .118”
22S and 29S are for use only with A1, A2 and A2.2 preamps
in classical guitars or in instruments where the saddle is very close
to the area where the endpin preamp will be. In all other models of
guitars, use the “L” model with the A1, A2 and A2.2 preamps. When
using A3.2, A4.2, A5 or A6 preamps, always use “L” size transducer.
“L” models simply are longer in overall length than “S” models. There
is no difference with frequency response.
4.2. AST (Acoustic Soundboard Transducer)
The model B-Band 1470 AST works with all B-Band A series preamps.
In steel string guitars the 1470 AST is attached to the length of the
bridge plate. In classical guitars the 1470 AST is attached parallel to
the bracing between the bridge and the soundhole. The supplied
peel-and-stick adhesive attaches the 1470 AST. Do not use any
other adhesive.
Before installing the 1470 AST, the area where it is to be attached
should be checked that it is good condition and that there is enough
space for the transducer to fit. The area should be flat, smooth and
clean! All of the 14 x 71 mm (.546” x 2.73” or 9/16”x 2 13/16”) area
of the 1470 AST must attach to the area’s flat surface.
5. PREPARING THE GUITAR FOR INSTALLATION
Please read completely before starting the actual procedure.
5.1.
First, for test fitting 1470 AST (if applicable), loosen and remove
the strings from the tuning machines.
5.1.1. Before removing the strings and bridge pins from the bridge
check to see if the 1470 AST will fit at the bridge plate correctly.
Also, at this time, clean the bridge plate surface with a moist cloth
and let dry completely.
The cardboard mounting guide is specifically made for bridges
that the saddle is at a slight angle to the bridge pinholes. It may also
be that the guide is too long for the space. If so, the guide can be
trimmed with scissors slightly to accommodate this. If in case the guide
still does not work the transducer may be installed by hand. Although
the instructions do not specify how to do this, if you carefully read the
instructions you will be able to adapt them to perform the installation
by hand. It really is not that hard or critical if you are careful.
For classical guitars the installation is done by hand. For most
classical guitars the 1470 AST is placed inside the guitar parallel to
center brace on the bass strings side that runs parallel to the strings