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| Installation Instructions
Installation
1. Remove the strings from the guitar. If you wish to exactly
duplicate the string height, you can scribe a line on the front
side of the saddle where it extends above the bridge. You
can later use that line as a guide to remove material from
the bottom of the saddle to compensate for the thickness of
the pickup (~.034”).
2. Remove the saddle.
3. Remove the end pin or current end pin jack. If necessary,
ream or drill out the hole to 15/32” to accommodate the
DTAR preamp.
4. Drill the pickup hole at a 45 degree angle at the very end
of the saddle slot (either end is OK). If you have a 1/8”
saddle, a 1/8” drill bit should be used assuming it fits into
the slot smoothly. If it feels tight, use a 7/64” bit. Place
the blade of the narrow screwdriver under the tip of the drill
bit when drilling to avoid removing material from the bottom
of the slot. (Refer to Fig. 1).
5. Blow out the slot with compressed air and check for debris
or obstructions.
6. Round the inside of the hole where it meets with the bottom
of the slot using a small file or knife. This will
allow the pickup to make a more gradual transition into the
slot and promote better balance. (Refer to Fig. 2).
