Fishman AG-SERIES GUITAR PICKUP Installation Manual

AG-SERIES
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Read Me First!
Installation of this product is a simple procedure,
but we recommend this job only if you are an
experienced repair technician.
Requirements
AG-Series pickups are designed for specifi c string
spacings. Be sure to select the correct pickup for
your instrument.
AG-094 or AG-125
2.125" (54mm) string spacing ±.05" (1.3mm)
.094" (2.3mm) or .125" (3.2mm) width
AGX-094 or AGX-125
2.3125" string spacing ±.05" (1.3mm)
.094" (2.3mm) or .125" (3.2mm) width
Saddle slot
Minimum saddle slot length: 2.775" (70.4mm)
Installation
Observe the following
precautions!
• Handle the pickup carefully! Do not trim the
pickup to make it fi t. Mishandling may tear
the delicate foil shield, producing ground
hum or intermittent signal.
• Both the saddle and saddle slot must be fl at
and square for proper pickup performance
and balance.
Mechanical factors affecting pickup
performance
• Break Angle: In order for the pickup to
perform optimally, there should be a 20°
(minimum) string break angle across the
back of the saddle.
• The 50/50 Rule: There is an important
relationship between the overall saddle
height and the bridge slot depth. We
suggest that the saddle slot depth (with
pickup installed) measures no more than
50% of the total height of the saddle. If
the slot measures more than 50% the total
height of the saddle, balance and/or output
level of the pickup may suffer.
1. Locate the wire hole
The location of the wire hole is critical to the
performance of the AG-094 / AG-125 as it
determines the correct position of the piezo
elements relative the strings.
1. Locate the center of the wire hole .234" (5.9mm)
from the closest outside string. (Or center of the
closest pair of outside strings for 12-string models.)
.234" (5.9mm)
2. Mark the location where the wire will enter the
saddle slot. Center the mark between the walls
(width) of the slot.
3. Drill a .094" hole.
4. Clear wood chips and foreign materials from the
saddle slot.
5. Carefully insert (do not bend) the pickup. The
pickup must fi t loosely in the slot, without binding.
If the corners of the pickup touch the radiused ends
of the saddle slot, pickup failure could result.
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NO MORE THAN 50%