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18.
Also secure the pickup cable with clear scotch
tape as shown in photo.
19.
Shown here is an optional method of cable
routing that works well if you do not use a guitar
strap.
20.
Tune up the guitar and make sure the angle of
the bridge is correct for proper intonation.
IMPORTANT NOTES
•
When using this pickup, you need to
roll off
treble quite dramatically
. This is normal
because of the metallic overtones of the
aluminum resonator. Once you did that the
sound will have good balance of bass, mids and
treble.
•
If you notice strange noises when playing
(amplified or even acoustic) it is possible that
the pickup cable is vibrating against something.
You may have to further secure it with clear
scotch tape.
•
Tightening the pickup adjustment screw as much
as possible is very important for a warm tone.
The more you tighten it, the stronger and
warmer the bass response will be. We
recommend using a screwdriver; the largest
possible size that still grips the small black
screw securely. If the screw is looser, it will
sound less bassy and more treble oriented.
Since we cut treble on the EQ even with tight
screw pressure, we think a tight screw pressure
is the way to go.
•
We recommend using a K&K Pure XLR preamp
with this pickup because it has a phase switch
and your guitar will sound warmer with the
correct phase setting. It also has the proper EQ
to dial in a balanced tone.
