Installation Considerations
It is recommended that if you are not knowledgeable about pickup
installation, that you take the pickup to a luthier or instrument tech. Any damage
to your instrument, or the pickup, as a result of improper installation or removal, is
not the responsibility of NeebSound.
The pickups ship with 3 different adhesive options:
The first option is a sticky putty. If you choose to use this, knead the stick
putty and spread it out over the bottom of the pickup (the unfinished side, with
the logo). Press onto the top of your instrument for about 10 seconds, and you are
good to go. To remove the adhesive, simply twist the pickup off and roll any
remaining putty up. There may be a bit of oily residue. Remove this with a
guitar/instrument polish that is safe to use on your finish.
The second option is a disc made of beeswax and rosin. If you choose to use
this, heat the disc in a pan briefly, until it softens (do not let it melt). Then apply it
to the back of the pickup, and press the pickup onto the top of your instrument for
about 10 seconds, and you are good to go. To remove the adhesive, simply twist
the pickup off. You may need to remove any stuck-on beeswax. If there is any
residue, remove with a guitar/instrument polish that is safe to use on your finish.
The third option is a 3M VHB disc. This is a permanent solution for internal
mounting. Do not apply to the exterior of your instrument. It is very difficult to
remove and if removed, may result in damage to your finish. To apply, peel off the
backing of one side of the disc, and apply to the back of the pickup. Then remove
the other backing and press onto the underside of the instrument’s top. The
pickup is now permanently mounted.
If you are going to mount the pickup externally, using one of the first two
adhesive options, you can simply use the already-installed jack and jack holder,
to clip onto your endpin (if your instrument has one). If your instrument does not
have an endpin, you may need to get a carpenter jack to clip onto your mandolin
or violin, or a tailpiece jack holder for cellos and upright basses. Inquire with
NeebSound about jack mounting options. We can direct you to the appropriate
product.
If you are mounting internally to a guitar or mandolin, you will probably
want an endpin jack. These require drilling out the endpin hole to accept the ¼”
stereo jack.
If you end up using a carpenter jack or an endpin jack, you will need to
snip off the existing jack and solder the new jack onto the pickup’s cable. There
are 4 conductors in the cable. Red is Left/Positive, White is Right/Negative, Black is
Ground, and the bare shielding is left unconnected. If you connect the shield to
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