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3. Attach the controller.
(screw/adhesive tape)
Remove the protective backing from one side
of the adhesive tape patches and attach them to the
bottom of the controller as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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NOTES
• You can use the standard adhesive tape or the re-
usable adhesive pads on just about any type of guitar.
See “The Re-usable Adhesive Pads” below, for details.
• The adhesive tape/pads may react chemically with the
finish on some guitars, causing discoloration or
otherwise marring the finish. It might be a good idea
to try attaching a small piece of tape/pad at some
location that is not obvious for a few days before
actual installation.
• If your guitar has an arched top or is shaped in such
a way that the controller won’t sit properly with only
the standard adhesive tape, use as many of the
spacers as required in the appropriate location(s) to
position the controller as required. The spacers are
adhesive on both sides, with protective backing like
the standard adhesive tape.
Next, carefully clean the area on the guitar body
to which the controller is to be attached to eliminate
dust, dirt, and particularly any oil or grease which
might prevent the adhesive from sticking. Then
remove the protective backing from the exposed side
of the adhesive tape, and carefully attach the control-
ler to the guitar making sure that the screw hole in
the controller is perfectly aligned with the screw hole
in the body of your guitar (if you drilled one). Press
firmly — but don’t use excessive force — to ensure
that the tape sticks securely.
Finally, screw the supplied self-tapping round-
head screw (3 x 16 mm) into the pre-drilled hole in
the guitar body through the hole in the controller.
Screw only “finger tight” — if you attempt to
screw the screw in too far or too tight you might
damage the controller and or your guitar!
2. Mark and drill the controller
screw hole
(see “NOTES” below)
.
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CAUTION!
• Make sure the multi-pin cable and direct guitar's
cable are disconnected from the controller before
installation.
While holding the controller unit in exactly the
position it is to be installed, use a fine pen or scribe
to mark the center of the screw hole (located in the
multi-pin cable recess of the controller) on the
body of your guitar.
Then set the controller unit aside and carefully
drill a 2-millimeter (1/16" inch, approx.) hole at the
marked location.
Installation
screw hole
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NOTES
• For acoustic or semi-acoustic guitars, or simply if the
idea of drilling a hole in your guitar makes you
shudder, the controller can be attached using only
the adhesive tape, the Velcro faster, or any of the
other installation options described below. Please
note, however, that screw installation is the most
secure method, and is recommended wherever
possible.
• The Velcro fastener is provided for players who will
be frequently removing and reattaching the G1D.
DO NOT use the adhesive pads if you use the Velcro
fastener.
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