Fishman Violin Pickup Installation
CAUTION
:
The pickup should be handled with care, particularly during installation. However, once installed as
instructed below, this device is well protected from abuse and should provide years of trouble-free service.
Preliminary
1.
Remove all rosin deposits from the bridge of the instrument.
2.
Examine the bridge closely to make sure that the wing slots are free of warps or irregularities and that the slots present flat
parallel faces.
Installing the Pickup
1.
Measure the opening of the wing slot on the bridge with a vernier caliper. The opening should be between .060 - .090"
(1.5-2.3mm) for proper fit.
2.
If the wing slot measures less than .060" (1.5 mm), employ a qualified repairman to enlarge the wing slot.
3.
If the wing slot measures more than .090 inch (2.3 mm), a small wooden shim may be required. If so, use an adhesive to
bond the shim to the "leg" face.
4.
Slide the Transducer into the wing slot of the bridge. Make certain that the sensing element is in contact with the wing face
and that the spring is in contact with the corresponding "leg" face of the bridge.
5.
The spring provides the proper tension for a snug fit in wing slots ranging from .060 inch to .090 inch (1.2 mm to 2.3 mm).
Fine Tuning
Once the pickup is properly mounted, plug the instrument into the Concertmaster and play at a low volume. Carefully shift the
pickup a small distance within the slot and test using the trial and error method, listening for the best location.
NOTE:
If installation is to be permanent, a small drop of adhesive on the side (lower face) of the transducer can
be used.
Features
Microphone
The hypercardioid microphone attaches to the Concertmaster body with a threaded co-ax connector.
Pickup Input Jack
Plug in your bridge mounted pickup here. This input accepts a .097" diameter "subminiature" phone plug. A specially modified
Plug (with a clip for storage) is available, part # ACC-CMA-JAC.
Optional V-100 Pickup
(modified for the Concertmaster)
This pickup is prepared with the subminiature plug that is required for the Concertmaster. If you wish to leave the pickup on
the instrument while it is in its case, store the plug on the strings, between the bridge and the tailpiece.
1/4” Output Jack
When you plug in here, the battery inside the Concertmaster switches on. A low impedance buffered output lets you plug the
Concertmaster into virtually any instrument amplifier, direct box, mixing board or wireless transmitter with equally good results.
Turn down your amp or mute your mixer input before you plug into the output jack to protect your speakers (and your ears)
from loud pops.
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Pickup Input
Jack
1/4” Output
Jack
