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Magnophonic INSTALL ATION

T H I S I N S TA L L AT I O N S H O U L D O N LY B E U N D E R TA K E N B Y A LU T H I E R W I T H E X P E R I E N C E

THIS INSTALL ATION SHOULD ONLY BE UNDER TAKEN BY A LUTHIER WITH EXPERIENCE

About External Power

This unique pickup is designed to work in conjunction with a matching

preamplifier. For optimum performance it is important to have the preamplifier

mounted as close to the pickup as possible.

The preamp requires a 9V battery. While Highlander systems can run for 1000

hours on one 9V battery, this battery will have to be replaced from time to time. In

an acoustic flat top guitar this is easily accomplished through the sound hole;

however, it is not so easy to access the inside of a resonator guitar. That is why

the External Power Accessory is highly recommended by Highlander and the

National Reso-Phonic Guitar Company. The cover plate on these guitars was not

designed to be removed and replaced regularly. Apart from the hassle, there is a

possibility that over time this could cause problems. The External Power Option

is easy to use, eliminating the hassle and potential problems.

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WORKING ON RESO-PHONIC STRINGED INSTRUMENTS.

Using the wrong techniques or tools could result in permanent damage to your Instrument.

Highlander is not responsible for any damage resulting from the installation of this pickup system.

Power is delivered to the guitar on the

'ring' of a stereo cable. If a mono cable is

inadvertently plugged into the guitar jack

on the External Power Box, the battery

will be shorted out. This will cause the

battery to run down very quickly, and

there is also the possibility that the

battery could get quite warm. If this

happens the battery should be replaced.

Please note the External Power Box is

used to power the preamp that is in the

guitar -- there is no preamplifier in the

External Power Box.

For optimum pickup performance and ease of installation, please take a

moment to read through this Installation Guide before beginning. Thank You.

Parts Included:

Qty. Description

Magnophonic Pickup

Magnophonic (Matching) Preamplifier

Magnophonic T-Clip (mounts on the T-Bridge)

Hardware Mounting Kit comprising of:

Replacement Pan Screw (stainless steel)

Pickup Mounting Stud (stainless steel)

Screws

Washers

Preamp Clamps

Male RCA Connector

Pieces of Self Adhesive Velcro® for cable strain relief

External Power Adapter comprising of:

External Power Box (battery not included)

15 foot Stereo Cable

Tools Required:

HAND DRILL or ELECTRIC DRILL (cordless preferred)

3/8" DRILL BIT, RELIEVED ON RAKE EDGES

Used for drilling guitar for the Output Jack

1/2" NUT DRIVER

For tightening the nut on the Output Jack.

3/16" (4.5mm) DRILL BIT

For drilling a hole in the pan for the Pickup Cable

SMALL SOLDERING IRON AND MULTICORE SOLDER

(must be electronic grade multicore solder not acid based)

For soldering the RCA Connector to the Pickup Cable

CROSS HEAD (PHILLIPS) SCREWDRIVER

WIRE CUTTERS

For trimming excess wire from the RCA Solder joins

1/16" (1.5mm) HEX WRENCH (ALLEN KEY)

For securing the Pickup to the Mounting Stud

MONO

CABLE

Audio

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