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Dusty Strings P30 Installation

Harp pickup installation for all pedal harps

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Thank you for choosing the Dusty Harp Pickup. It will amplify your harp accurately and be very easy to use. The P30 has been
installed in numerous makes and models of pedal harp with great success. Please read these instructions all the way through, and
make sure you understand each step before you start.
Installation Kit Contents and Diagram of Pickup
A.
Pickup Elements (4)
B.
Grommets (5)
C.
Pickup Harness
D.
Jack
E.
Pickup Locating Template
F.
Short Clips (4)
G.
Tall Clips (4)
H.
Jack Clip
I.
Pressure Stick
J.
Super Glue
K.
Cable Ties (4)
L.
½" Wrench
M.
Jack-Tightening Pin
E
Dusty Harp Pickup Installation
Model P30 – For all Pedal Harps
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Tools Required:
Awl
G
Ruler
Pencil
Damp Cloth
Masking Tape

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Summary of Contents for Dusty Strings P30

  • Page 1 Model P30 – For all Pedal Harps Thank you for choosing the Dusty Harp Pickup. It will amplify your harp accurately and be very easy to use. The P30 has been installed in numerous makes and models of pedal harp with great success. Please read these instructions all the way through, and make sure you understand each step before you start.
  • Page 2 Step 1: Prepare the Harp Lay your harp so the soundboard is parallel to the floor, with the soundholes facing up (see figure 1). It is important to get the soundboard as level as you can. Prop your harp up securely, with a carpet or other padded surface under the pillar and the base.
  • Page 3 Step 3: Attach Harness Clips and Harness Note: Please read this section carefully before attaching clips. The interior structure of pedal harps varies significantly across manufacturers and models. Finding the best attachment points for the harness clips will be left to the installer, based on the following guidelines: •...
  • Page 4 Step 4: Glue Pickup Elements in Place Caution: Once the elements are glued on, they are very difficult to remove without damaging the pickup or the soundboard. There are a couple of techniques that it is a good idea to practice first: Practice manipulating and placing the element.
  • Page 5 Congratulations! The installation process is complete. Please give us a call with any questions. Figure 12 – Jack Mounted on Side Figure 13 – Tighten the jack Dusty Strings • 3450 16th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119 • Toll free 866-634-1656 • www.dustystrings.com rev. 6/28/13...