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Thank you for buying the Pure Classic Transducer System for your guitar!
This system includes the four head piezo-ceramic transducer with endpin jack.
The Pure Classic Guitar System has significant advantages over saddle transducers:
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Warmer sound quality
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Less fret and finger noise
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Well balanced individual strings
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Less percussive, important for hard pickers
Don't worry about the length of this manual; it is written great detail to help you install the Pure System for best
possible performance. In the end the installation of the system may be easier than a saddle transducer
installation. We want to make sure that the installation is done right the first time, so please take the time and
follow this manual precisely.
Please familiarize yourself with the handling instructions of the supplied superglue and the supplied double side
tape and with the disclaimer at the end of this manual. Please read through the entire manual before installation.
List of tools needed:
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Electric drill (for endpin jack mount)
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Drill bits 3/8" (10mm) and 1/2" (12mm for endpin jack mount))
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Pliers or wrench for endpinjack installation
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4 latex gloves (if superglue is used)
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Acetone
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Fine sandpaper or razorblade
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Some double side adhesive carpet tape or similar
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Some duct tape or fabric tape
Your Pure Classic includes the following hardware parts:
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4 transducers with cable-harness and endpin jack
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Super glue
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Double side tape for removable installation
About removable vs. permanent installation of the Pure Classic and the difference in tone quality:
The pickups can be installed either permanently -- which refers to super-gluing them directly to the wood inside
your guitar -- or removable, by using the supplied double side adhesive tape. Of course, there is a difference in
tone between these installation methods.
Pickups that are superglued directly to the wood will put out about 25% - 30% more volume, more bass and more
midrange. The overall tone quality using the direct installation is probably best described as providing
"authoritative midrange" and very fundamental bass response. Fingerstylists will like that. It is absolutely great for
flat-picked solos, too. This way, one single tone will sound very warm and "thick".
On the other hand, removable installation using the double-sided adhesive tape provides a somewhat finer tone
with more definition. It sounds slightly brighter with less midrange and less bass response. The output will still be
sufficient and higher than most competitors' passive pickups. Volume and bass can easily be boosted with one of
our preamps if desired. The pickups are virtually noiseless; pre-amplification usually does not introduce noticeable
noise.
Pure Classic
Pure Classic
1
92798 Cape Arago Hwy
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone (541) 888-3517
Fax (541) 888-4846
www.kksound.com
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- Page 1 • Double side tape for removable installation About removable vs. permanent installation of the Pure Classic and the difference in tone quality: The pickups can be installed either permanently -- which refers to super-gluing them directly to the wood inside your guitar -- or removable, by using the supplied double side adhesive tape.
- Page 2 Please follow the handling instructions, which are supplied with the double side adhesive tape. We recommend using the tape mount at first. There is a very good chance that you will like it just fine this way. If you would like to get a “fatter” and louder tone than tape-mounted, you can carefully remove and re-glue the pickups directly with superglue.
- Page 3 Installation Preparation, continued: The Pure Classic’s 4 pickups are identical. It does not matter in which position you install any of the pickups. • Clean the bridgeplate or the bridge area inside the guitar. We recommend you either use fine sandpaper or scrape the surface with a razor blade to smooth it.
- Page 4 Practice Procedure for Guitars with Bridgeplate: • Before you actually install the pickups inside your guitar, you should perform a series of practice-runs without using the glue. This is important for learning the correct movements and getting the feel. • Just place the pickups centered on that bridgeplate plate, these are the correct positions.
- Page 5 • Make sure to perform all practice tests thoroughly. • You are going to follow these identical procedures with superglue or tape for final installation! • In case you are going to use the superglue installation, make sure not to get superglue on your fingers or on your guitar! Please read and follow the safety instruction for the superglue! •...
- Page 6 Please do not worry; the glue we supply will not dry immediately after it is applied to the pickup. You will have sufficient time without rushing things. The superglue gel allows for about 15 seconds repositioning time after the pickup is pressed to the bridgeplate surface.
- Page 7 Please call our help line if you have any questions: (541) 888-3517 If you have doubts please do not install this product. DISCLAIMER regarding the installation or removal of the Pure Western, Pure Classic, Mini Pure and any product which contains any of these transducers: Installation or removal of the above listed products is at your own risk.
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