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P U R E   R E S O N A T O R   B B    

The Pure Resonator BB is a pickup especially 
designed for biscuit bridge resonator guitars. We 
updated the design in 2017 to further optimize 
string-to-string balance.  
 

 

 
The pickup features a screw-mounted installation on 
the biscuit for maximum feedback resistance and 
best possible sound transmission and comes pre-
wired with an endpin jack including an external 
mount fastening system called “dual-lock” (made by 
3M).   
 
This manual describes the installation with external 
jack mount only.  
 

Tools needed: 

 

Screwdrivers for the different screw sizes on 
your guitar and pickup 

 

5/64” (1.9mm) drill bit 

 

Drill 

 

Duct tape 

 

Clear scotch tape 
 

An internal jack mount could be done by a skilled 
luthier/guitar tech. Please note that the pickup 
installation procedure and location is the exact 
same for both, external or internal jack-mount. With 

an internal jack, the pickup wire will be routed 
underneath the resonator cover and via a small 
hole in the sidewall of the resonator well to the 
internally mounted jack. It is a somewhat delicate 
procedure that requires soldering. We include a 
small bag with the required washers, nut and strap 
button for the internal jack mount. Please note that 
this procedure will void the warranty if not done by 
a K&K approved luthier, please email 
[email protected] for installation tips. 
 

PICKUP INSTALLATION  

 
1.

 

Loosen the strings and install a capo on the 10th 
fret (or remove the strings and skip #2).  
 

2.

 

Stick a piece of duct-tape over the ball-end-holes 
in the tail piece (string holder) to prevent the 
ball-ends to snap out of the holes. 

 
3.

 

Remove the tail piece by unscrewing the strap 
knob (and additional screws if necessary). 

 
4.

 

Unscrew the small screws around the perimeter 
of the resonator cover and lift it off along with 
the strings and tail piece as shown in photo. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Pure Resonator BB

Page 1: ...on procedure and location is the exact same for both external or internal jack mount With an internal jack the pickup wire will be routed underneath the resonator cover and via a small hole in the sidewall of the resonator well to the internally mounted jack It is a somewhat delicate procedure that requires soldering We include a small bag with the required washers nut and strap button for the int...

Page 2: ... of the biscuit It should slightly overhang the bevel of the biscuit to maximize its location towards the low string side as shown in photo 8 Drill a 5 64 1 9 mm hole through the biscuit on the marked spot 9 Mount the pickup like shown in photo with the supplied black Phillips head screw and the small washer that comes with it Please note that you should tighten this screw as hard as you can with ...

Page 3: ...o make sure to establish the perfect spot first We recommend to stick a piece of duct tape on the guitar first and stick the dual lock onto the duct tape as the adhesive on the dual lock is leaves a residue that is difficult to remove 17 Secure the pickup cable with piece of clear scotch tape as shown in photo This is important as the cable tends to vibrate a little on the resonator cover and this...

Page 4: ... 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...

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