Installing The Preamp; Installing The Transducers - B-band UST Installation Instructions And User Manual

7. INSTALLING THE PREAMP

For the next portion of the installation, be careful not to catch
the pickups on anything as you work; inadvertent tugging may cause
damage to the transducers or pull the connectors off the pin headers
at the preamp.
For AST please note to lift one corner of the protective layer of
the mounting adhesive so it is easier to remove later.
7.1. For A3.2, A4.2, A5 and A6, take preamp assembly inside the guitar
and install it to its place. Let the transducer(s) and wire harnesses
hang loose inside the guitar at this moment. Install the front plate
and attach the screws. It is important that you have a good quality
screwdriver to avoid it slipping during tightening and thus scratching
the guitar. Be careful to tighten the screws properly. It may be wise to
tape the area around the front plate with masking tape in case you slip
with the screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws as it may strip
the screws or, with the A5 and A6, the corners of the front plate may
flex away from the surface of the side of the guitar.
7. 2. For all preamps unscrew the strap attachment, the small nut and
the small dress washer from the endpin jack. Make sure that the large
nut; lock washer and large dress washer are threaded onto the jack
almost all the way to the opposite end of the output of the jack.
7. 3. Next, test-fit the jack in your strap button hole. Adjust the large
nut so that only the smaller threaded section comes almost entirely
out of the guitar. Put the dress washer and the small nut onto the
threads outside the guitar. Tighten securely using an appropriate
wrench. Prevent the jack from rotating during tightening by inserting
a small Allen wrench into the holes of the end of the jack. Install the
strap attachment. Be careful not to over-tighten it...it just needs to
be snug.
In rare cases, some guitars may have an unusually thick wood tail
block. This may restrict the jack from sticking out far enough. This may
cause a plug not to go all the way in and not connecting correctly. With
the A1, A2 or A2.2 preamp it may be necessary to remove the large nut
and washer (keep the lock washer on) to get more length.
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7.4. Connect a fresh 9-volt battery to the snap-in connector and put
it in the battery holder. Attach the battery wires to the side of the
guitar with the cord clamps. Roll the extra cord as a "coil" in some of
the clamps if necessary.
EVEN WITH THE BATTERY SECURE OR THE (OPTIONAL)
BATTERY BOX LID CLOSED, THE BATTERY CAN GET LOOSE.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO REMOVE THE BAT-
TERY BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE INSTRUMENT IN
HEAVY CONDITIONS, FOR EXAMPLE, BY FREIGHT COM-
PANIES OR AIRLINES, TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO
THE INSTRUMENT.

8. INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCERS

8.1. If installing UST, do it now. Thread the B-Band UST up from inside
the guitar through the hole in the saddle slot. It is easier to find the hole
inside the guitar if you insert a small screwdriver or toothpick from the
top through the hole as a guide. Fit the UST all the way to the other
end and bottom of the slot. Then, put the saddle in place.
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