Fishman RESONATOR GUITAR PICKUP Installation Manual

R e s o n a t o r
This pickup fits single cone instruments with either spider-style or biscuit-style
bridge assemblies.
Warning!
Professional installation is recommended. Fishman Transducers, Inc.
will not be responsible for damage to instruments due to improper
installation.
Thank you for choosing the Fishman Resonator Guitar Pickup. It is our wish that you
are completely satisfied with this product. If you have any questions or comments,
we would like to hear from you. You may reach our customer service department at
tech@fishman.com or call 978-988-9665.
Wiring Options: visit www.fishman.com for updates to this manual.
A message from resonator guitar builder Paul Beard
The Fishman Resonator Guitar pickup is specifically designed for
the resonator guitar and is the culmination of three years
collaboration between Larry Fishman and myself.
Due to the unique complex audio waveform generated by the
resonator guitar, it is one of the most difficult acoustic
instruments to reproduce electronically in true fashion.
By utilizing enhanced state-of-the-art technology, along with
exclusive innovative design criteria, this pickup delivers true
resonator guitar sound along with maximum output.
I personally recommend this pickup for all my resonator guitars.
L i m i t e d
The FISHMAN Resophonic Guitar Pickup is warranted to function for a period of
One (1) Year from the date of purchase. If the unit fails to function properly with-
in the warranty period, free repair and the option of replacement or refund in the
event that FISHMAN is unable to make repair are FISHMAN's only obligations.
This warranty does not cover any consequential damages or damage to the unit
due to misuse, accident, or neglect. FISHMAN retains the right to make such
determination on the basis of factory inspection. Products returned to FISHMAN
for repair or replacement must be shipped in accordance with the Return Policy,
as follows. This warranty remains valid only if repairs are performed by FISHMAN.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state.
Return Policy
To return products to FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, you must follow these steps...
1. Call FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS at 978-988-9199 for a Return Authorization Number
("RAN").
2. Enclose a copy of the original Bill of Sale as evidence of the date of purchase, with the
product in its original packaging and a protective carton or mailer.
3. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS' technicians will determine whether the item is covered by war-
ranty or if it instead has been damaged by improper customer installation or other causes
not related to defects in material or workmanship.
4. Warranty repairs or replacements will be sent automatically free of charge.
5. If FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS determines the item is not covered by warranty, we will notify
you of the repair or replacement cost and wait for your authorization to proceed.
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I S H M A N
340-D Fordham Road Wilmington MA 01887 USA
Phone 978-988-9199 • Fax 978-988-0770
www.fishman.com
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Plugging In
Passive Pickup
For clean, noiseless sound, use a high quality low capacitance instrument cable with
metal plugs. For consistent sound, we recommend an outboard acoustic instrument
preamp between the pickup and your amplifier or mixing console.
Active Pickup
For great sound, plug directly into any available audio input (instrument amplifier, DI,
mixing console, soundcard, etc.) and you're done. How easy is that?
Battery Installation for the Active Resophonic Pickup
You may locate the included battery clip on any flat surface inside the instrument.
Clean the area where you plan to mount the battery clip with denatured alcohol,
remove the release film from the sticky-back adhesive and firmly fasten the battery
clip inside the instrument. Battery life is approx. 11,000 hours. Under normal con-
ditions the battery will last several years between changes.
An optional flush-mounted battery box with external access is also available.
(Fishman part #ACC-BAT-001)
A set of adhesive backed clips has been provided to secure the pickup wire and bat-
tery leads inside the guitar. Remove the plastic film from the back of each clip to
expose the adhesive and fasten to the sides or back of the instrument.
Active Preamp Specifications
Power:
Battery Life:
Maximum Output Voltage:
Input Impedance:
Output Impedance:
System Gain :
Signal-to-noise Ratio:
Discrete Component Design:
Specifications subject to change without notice.
I n s t a l l a t i o n
Resophonic Guitar Pickup
• For single cone instruments with either spider-style or
biscuit-style bridge assemblies.
• Installation Instructions for Passive and Active Models
9V Alkaline battery
11,000 hours
4 Volts peak to peak
2.5 Meg Ohm
Less than 5 k Ohm
3dB
94 dB
FET low noise class A input stage, bipolar
class AB output stage
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