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iP-1 INSTALL ATION

Remove the strings. Lightly scribe a line on the saddle or make a note of the saddle height. This is useful as a guide

Preparation

when reseating the saddle at the original height.

Modification

Drill a 17/32" (13.5mm) hole. Be sure to drill at 90º to end block.

Use a relieved bit to avoid wood tear out or end block splitting.

One way to drill a clean hole is to ream out the hole with a tapered reamer until

the drill bit goes 0.1" (2.5mm) into the hole (through the side). Then drill the hole

through the block. Note: Some people run the drill in reverse.

Thread with a 9/16"-12TPI tap (at 90º to end block).

Prepare the bridge for the pickup.

See details of 'Preparing the

Bridge' below.

End

Block

Install Preamp

Pass the pickup and battery

snap through the end-pin hole.

Insert the preamp into the end-

pin hole, apply a little wood glue

(like Elmers') to the thread and

screw the preamp into the end-

pin hole by hand. Use a

chamois or rubber grip if

necessary. Do not use pliers or

anything similar as the strap nut

may be damaged.

Turn the wires inside the guitar to prevent twisting.

Untwist all the wires before continuing. Excessive

twisting of the black pickup cable may cause hum.

The battery position shown in this diagram is one possible placement option. The battery can also be mounted on the neck block.

The actual position will depend on the type of instrument involved, and the needs of the musician using it.

Preparing the B

Preparing the Br i r i dge

Drill Two Holes for the Pickup

Guitar Top

Route the Pickup Groove

Route a Groove for the pickup using a saddle router jig and router with a 1/16"

(0.0625") (1.6mm) ball ended cutter. The groove should be 0.05" (1.3mm) deep.

The groove should extend from one 3/32" hole to the other, it should be smooth

and flat. Any irregularities in the groove may cause string imbalance.

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The performance of the Highlander Pickup is optimized by embedding it in a groove in the bridge. This

'couples' the pickup to the sound board of the guitar capturing all of its energy, vitality and nuances.

Drill two 3/32" (2.5mm) holes at an angle as shown below. Being careful not to damage the Brace (or other

parts of the structure), try to get as close to a 45° 'hole angle' as possible.

3/32" Hole

Bridge

Avoid a sharp bend. It is important that

the pickup is bent around a radius.

If a 90° 'hole angle' is unavoidable then

make the radius as large as possible.

The information presented here has been greatly enhanced over the years by listening

to the craftsmen who have installed countless numbers of these pickups. Thank you.

Install Pickup

See details of the

pickup installation

on the next page.

Applying a light coat

of lacquer to the area

where the battery

clips are to be

attached significantly

Clips

improves adhesion.

Wait until the lacquer

is fully dry before

applying the clips.

Excess cable is held in place on the back of the guitar with Velcro®. Cables

should be loosely coiled. The Velcro® ensures the cable will not be pinched.

AVOID SHARP BENDS, KINKS or TWISTS IN THE CABLES.

3/32" Hole

Saddle Slot

Radius corner on both holes

Install Battery

Thoroughly clean the area.

Push both clips onto a 9V

battery and attach the

connector.

Battery

Peel the backing off the

clips and press in place

on the back of the

guitar.

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Remove the saddle.

0.050"

(1.3mm)

0.065" (1.65mm)