Dusty Strings P10 Manual

q P10
for 24–30 string harps
q P20
for 32–40 string harps
Installation Kit Contents and Diagram of Pickup
A. Pickup Element
B. Grommet
C. Pickup Harness
D. Jack
E. Pickup Locating Template
F. Short Clips (P10 - 3, P20 - 4)
G. Tall Clips (P20 – 3)
H. Super Glue
" Wrench
I. ½
J. Jack-Tightening Pin
K. Pressure Stick/Ruler
L. Lead Wires
Thank you for choosing the Dusty Harp Pickup! While we developed the pickups and instructions specificially for Dusty
Strings harps, they have been successfully installed in numerous other makes and models with great success. Before you
begin, please read the instructions all the way through and pay special attention to the principles outlined below. This
will ensure a smooth installation process and optimal pickup performance, and will be especially helpful if installing the
pickup in a non-Dusty harp, where some of our more specific placement instructions may not apply.
• Anything that is not securely attached can create a buzz, and any hard surface that is lightly touching another hard
surface can cause a rattle.
• Make sure the harness clips are not touching any part of the harp except where they are stuck on. Don't put them
close enough to buzz against the soundboard or braces. Don't attach them to the soundboard if at all possible.
• Make sure the lead wires are not resting on the soundboard.
• Regardless of how you install the jack, make sure all the internal and external nuts are snug, and make sure the jack is
either securely attached to the harp or at the very least cushioned so it can't buzz against the harp body.
• Clean the surface of the harp at every adhesive attachment point, even if it doesn't look dirty. A little bit of dust can
interfere with the adhesive bond, resulting in loose components later on.
• While we recommend testing pickup placement with double-stick tape on non-Dusty harps, it's not a great long-
term solution. Tape can come loose, and also weakens the signal, resulting in less-than-optimal tone and volume.
Dusty Harp Pickup
for lever harps
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Read This Before You Start!

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Tools Required:
• Awl
• Pencil
• Damp Cloth
• Masking Tape
Optional:
• Drill
• ½" Brad Point Drill Bit
(available from Dusty Strings)