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Make sure the tip nut is tight. Loose hardware on the jack can create an unwanted

rattle.

Insert the jack as shown

threaded portion of the jack, between the tip nut and the hex nut. The two wash-

ers should be next to the hex nut.

Close the clip until it locks. You should hear and feel a distinct click.

Tighten the hex nut snugly.

Note: Being mounted on the bottom of the pedal box makes the jack a little vulnerable

and care should be taken to protect it when moving the harp. Alternately, this same clip

could be used to mount the jack inside the lowest sound hole of the body, or the Dusty

Jack Clamp can be used (see figure 11). The most professional (and permanent) method

of mounting the jack is to drill a hole for it through the side of the pedal box (see figure

12). This should only be done by an experienced harp technician. If you choose to do this

yourself, the included ½" wrench and jack tightening pin can be used to secure the jack (see

figure 13).

Step 6: Check the Harness Wires

If the wires between the harness and the jack are excessively long, they will need to be

secured to prohibit contact with the pedal mechanism. Using the enclosed black cable

ties, bundle the excess by gently folding the braided wires into an elongated S-shape and

wrapping one or two cable ties around it, trying not to make hard creases in the cable at

the bends.

Step 7: Test

Use an instrument cable to plug the pickup into an amplifier and lightly tap the backside

of the soundboard near each pickup element to make sure each is giving a signal. Let the

glue cure over night, and avoid moving or jostling your harp during that time. The tone

and signal strength will improve over the next day as the super glue cures to full hardness.

Step 8: Practice at home before your first gig!

Of course, next you'll want to plug your harp into your amplifier and try it out. Just a bit

of advice if we may: get thoroughly comfortable with setting up and plugging in your

sound reinforcement gear before you get to the first gig where you'll be using your new

pickup. Try out all the controls on your amplifier so you will understand how they affect

the sound and what your possibilities are. If you can, get someone to listen and comment

as you play. When you get to the gig, this will give you the confidence you need so you

can concentrate on your music, knowing that you are projecting a quality sound.

Congratulations! The installation process is complete. Please give us a call with any questions.

Dusty Strings • 3450 16th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119 • Toll free 866-634-1656 • www.dustystrings.com

(see figures 9 & 10). The clip should seat down onto the

Clip Opens Here

Figure 9 – Jack Clip

Tip Nut

Hex Nut

Figure 10 – Jack in Clip

Figure 11 – Jack Clamp

Figure 12 – Jack Mounted on Side

Figure 13 – Tighten the jack

rev. 6/28/13