K&K Sound Pure Archtop Product Manual

P U R E A R C H T O P
Thank you for choosing the Pure Archtop for your
guitar! This manual is quite long and detailed to help
you install the Pure Archtop for best possible
performance. Installing the system is quite easy so
please take the time to read and follow this manual
as precisely as possible.
Tools Needed
Electric drill (for endpin jack mount)
•
Drill bits 3/8" (10mm) to pre-drill and 1/2" (12mm)
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for final endpin jack mount.
Pliers or wrench for endpin jack installation
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Superglue gel (for permanent installation)
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This Pure Archtop Includes
• Two transducers with cable-harness and endpin
jack
• Double side adhesive film (if superglue
installation is not desired)
• 2 ft feeder wire
Preparation
Place the guitar on a table with a soft blanket for
protection, with the guitar top facing up. The 2
pickups are supposed to be installed as shown in the
picture (last page). Make sure that the wood surface
on these spots inside your guitar is smooth and clear
of any bumps.
You have 2 installation options:
• Removable with double-sided adhesive tape
• Permanent with superglue gel
Note: A permanent pickup installation with
superglue gel will result in a 30-40% higher output
volume and better frequency response due to the
molecular bonding capacities of the superglue.
Drilling the Endpin Hole
You have to drill or widen the endpin hole to 1/2". If
you feel insecure in doing this, please get help from
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a luthier or from the guitar tech. These guys have the
right tools to properly do the job.
If you'd rather do it yourself, it is a good idea to
slowly work your way up with several drill bits,
starting with a small size and work up in small
increments.
Stick some duct tape over the endpin hole area. This
helps to prevent chips and scratches.
You should use at least a 3/8" (10mm) drill bit first
and then widen the hole to the required ½" (12.5mm)
drill bit.
Practice Installation (with Double-Sided Tape)
Cut a piece of the double-sided tape, a little larger
than one pickup. Remove the white protection paper
and stick the tape to the golden side of one
transducer. Trim the tape around the edges of the
pickup with a small pair of scissors.
Practice the installation of one pickup without
removing the brown protective paper. Make sure you
feel confident that you can reach the required
position before you actually stick the pickup into
your guitar.
Practice Installation (with Superglue Gel)
Practice installing one pickup without applying
superglue. Make sure you feel confident that you can
reach the required position before you actually glue
the pickup into your guitar. Also make sure that
you'll be able to press and hold the pickup there for
about 30 seconds.
Installation
When you're ready, cover your guitar around the F
holes with some paper or tape the surrounding area
with masking tape. This protects your instrument in
case you accidentally drop a little bit of the
superglue on it. WEAR LATEX GLOVES when you