ZETA Owners Manual
Acoustic Pro Violin
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The Acoustic Pro Violin features ZETA's patented
E-Series pickup system
. The
E-Series pickup system utilizes a traditional maple bridge, which is fitted with our
patented piezo crystals, then sealed with a protective coating. Dual patented piezo
crystals are utilized, for a full-frequency response. It is the dual piezo crystals,
which allow the violin to be amplified.
ZETA's piezo crystals have been designed in co-ordination with Stanford
University's Music Technology Department, specifically for use with stringed
instruments. These piezo crystals differ greatly from the ribbon transducers
commonly found in other types of electric violins, and are exclusive to ZETA
instruments.
The E-Series pickup system is best known for it's authentic acoustic tone, as well
as resistance to feedback.
INTERNAL PREAMP
The Acoustic Pro Violin features a powerful internal preamp system. This 9-volt
active preamp has been optimized to reproduce an authentic acoustic tone, and is
exclusive to ZETA Performer Series violins featuring the E-Series pickup system.
SHOULDER REST
Your ZETA Strados Acoustic Pro Violin can be used with any shoulder rest - feel
free to experiment with different models to find the best fit and most comfortable
shoulder rest for your playing style.
TUNING PEGS
The ebony tuning pegs are designed to hold the strings at pitch for long periods of
time without needing adjustment. The fine tuners behind the bridge provide
control for normal daily tuning. The pegs are tightened by the same procedure as
on a traditional acoustic violin. For best results, push the peg inward toward the
peg box while tuning.
STRINGS
Your ZETA E-Series Classic Violin comes equipped with a fresh set of ZETA's
E-Series violin strings. These strings have been specifically designed to optimize
tonal output of the E-Series Pickup System (which is a feature of the E-Series
