User manual FISHMAN AST POWERBRIDGE DRILLING TEMPLATE

[. . . ] is not affiliated. Set the height of the two "E" strings so that the bottom of each saddle is flush to the top plate. Be careful not to pinch the signal wires under the saddles. Raise or lower the pivot screws so that both "E" strings are just touching the last fret on the fingerboard. Adjust the "A", "D", "G" AND "B" string saddles so that these strings are also just touching the last fret. [. . . ] Once the AST POWERBRIDGE is installed, string up the guitar and tune the strings taut, but not up to pitch. Loosen the saddle hold down screws and adjust the string spacing by moving the saddles sideways. F ISHMAN P OWERBRIDGE TM P ICKUP I NSTALLATION G UIDE System Components · Stereo Jack (included) A 1/4" stereo output jack is provided with your PowerbridgeTM Pickup. It is an essential component to the PowerbridgeTM System. With it you can send piezo and magnetic pickup signals to separate amplifiers. The magnetic pickups are wired to Tip, and the PowerbridgeTM Pickup is wired to Ring. NOTE: For best results, use a "2-pair" premium stereo cable (available through your Fishman dealer) with separate shielding for both the PowerbridgeTM and magnetic signals. Tips on setting up the AST POWERBRIDGE Thank you for choosing the Fishman AST POWERBRIDGE PowerbridgeTM Pickup. This 2nd generation PowerbridgeTM offers the convenience and flexibility of our newly reintroduced WilkinsonTM format bridge, with several updated improvements over its predecessor, the VS-100P. A new design for the piezo assembly improves the pickup sound and reduces string breakage. All critical adjustments to the saddle height/intonation and vibrato arm can now be easily accessed with the same hex wrench. You will find that there are several wiring options available. To help you decide how to integrate it with your Strat style guitar, please read the PowerbridgeTM User's guide that accompanies these instructions. I NSTALLATION Do not disturb the black signal wires located under the saddles. A piece of shielding foil has been included. After you have soldered the wires to the jack, roll the foil into a tube so that the insulation is on the inside. Surround the stereo jack with the foil tube and fasten with adhesive tape. Connect the foil side of the tube to ground by soldering it to the shielding of the PowerbridgeTM wire or to a jumper that is connected to any ground. If your instrument has active magnetic pickups requiring an onboard battery) you will need a special 9-pin switching jack (Fishman P/N ACC-PBR-9PJ) available through your Fishman dealer. Passive Setup Bridge Installation If you have a Fender American Standard or Strat Plus (knife-edge vibrato), the VS50P is a direct replacement, using the existing pivot screws. 1) ® ® ® For some guitars you may need to slightly widen the bridge cavity to accommodate vibrato arm receiver. FIG 1 - Existing Pivot Screws · Install the Stereo Jack Use Existing Inserts and Pivot Screws Stereo Output Jack (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) The jack can fit into the jack cavity without removing wood . . . 1 Bend the terminals of the included stereo jack toward its center. See Fig 3 FIG 3 - Bend Jack Terminals FIG 4 - Align Tip Terminal 2 Rotate the jack to locate the Tip terminal exactly at the upper left side of the jack plate recess. See Fig 4 PowerbridgeTM Signal (Ring) Active D. I. Pure Magnetic Signal (Tip) · Wiring Options There are several different ways to wire the PowerbridgeTM. Choose the option that best suits your needs. PowerbridgeTM & Magnetic Pickups wired directly to a Stereo Jack 1. Connect the PowerbridgeTM signal wire directly to the Ring terminal on the supplied stereo jack. [. . . ] Connect the PowerbridgeTM signal wire directly to the Ring terminal on the supplied stereo jack. Connect the PowerbridgeTM and magnetic grounds to the Sleeve terminal. Connect the magnetic signal wire to the Tip terminal. Connect the included 5 M resistor between the ring and sleeve terminals. Magnetic Signal PowerbridgeTM Magnetic Volume PA / Recording Console Electric Guitar Amp · Instrument Builders Refer to the enclosed routing template to locate the two brass inserts. Optional 3-Way Selector Switch Both Active Setup · Routing the Powerbridge Pickup Wire · Active Setup - PowerchipTM With our onboard PowerchipTM, you can mix and combine both the PowerbridgeTM and magnetic pickups (on the guitar) and plug right into a single channel guitar amplifier. [. . . ]