Fishman TriplePlay Installation Manual

TRIPLEPLAY PICKUP AND
CONTROLLER INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Installation of this product is a simple procedure, but
we recommend this job only if you are experienced
performing minor adjustments to guitars. If you are
uncomfortable with this work, consider having an
experienced repair technician complete the installation.
Requirements
You may require some or all of the following tools
to properly complete this installation, in addition to
those provided with your Fishman product: accurate
six inch scale (ruler), action height adjustment tools,
screwdrivers, painter's tape.
Installation
Mounting the T riplePlay Controller
Although the controller can be mounted wherever it
is comfortable, most players prefer a location
between the guitar's bridge and endpin. The
controller attaches to its mount via a set of magnets.
This mount can be attached to the guitar directly,
with its stick-on adhesive, or you can use one of the
provided metal endpin brackets to avoid applying
adhesive directly to the face of your guitar.
Option 1: Mounting the controller directly
on your guitar's body
1. Determine your ideal controller position and mark
it with painter's tape (fig 1).
figure 1 Mark your ideal controller placement with painter's
tape or other material that doesn't leave sticky residue.
2. Remove the controller and clean the application
area with a soft lint free cloth.
3. Press the controller and mount together so that
the magnets "click" into place. 4. Peel the adhesive
from the controller mount.
5. Carefully position the controller at the marked
position, and then press the controller and controller
mount against the guitar top.
6. Remove the controller and verify that the controller
mount is securely attached to the guitar, burnish-
ing the mount and adhesive to the guitar with your
thumb. Remove the tape.
Option 2: Mounting the controller using an
endpin bracket
Two metal endpin brackets are included with
TriplePlay: a right-angled bracket for guitars with flat
tops, and a slanted bracket for guitars with curved tops.
1. Loosen the guitar's endpin strap button slightly
(fig 2).
2. Slide the slotted segment of the mounting bracket
between the strap button and the guitar's body.
3. Slowly re-tighten the screw, verifying that the
surface of the mounting bracket remains parallel to
the top of the guitar.
4. Peel away the adhesive backing from the plastic
controller mount.
5. Carefully position the controller mount against
the curved portion of the metal endpin bracket, and
burnish the adhesive to the bracket to completely
secure the adhesive.
6. Press the controller and mount together so that
the magnets "click" into place.
While TriplePlay's controller mounting options will
accommodate most guitars, there will be some
hardware that will interfere with easy mounting of the
product. On these guitars consider altering the
instrument hardware or mounting the controller
directly to the guitar's own hardware (such as a tail-
piece). Consult a professional technician or Fishman's
customer support department for specific suggestions.
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