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Step 4: Glue Pickup Elements in Place
Note: Aer you place the pickup element on the soundboard, you will
only have a few seconds to correct the position. Aer that, do not attempt
to remove it, as this can break the developing glue bond. If you break the
glue bond, you will have to carefully remove the glue residue from the
soundboard and the pickup element using 150 grit or ner sandpaper.
e lead wire should naturally curve away from the soundboard1.
(see gure 6). If necessary, adjust the pickup harness in the clips to
ensure that the lead wires won’t touch the soundboard and cause
unwanted vibration.
Start with the top pickup.2.
Apply the super glue to the pencil dot.3.
Keeping the pickup element parallel to the soundboard (to ensure4.
an even thickness of glue), press the pickup down rmly and
quickly onto the super glue and hold in place with the provided
pressure stick (see gure 7).
Important:5. Hold rmly for two minutes to ensure a complete
glue bond. We recommend using a timer to make sure you hold
the pickup in place for a full two minutes.
Proceed with the next pickup element, and so on, until all are6.
done.
Step 5: Install Jack
Note: If you have also purchased the Dusty Harp Jack Clamp, please follow
the instructions included with it for installing the jack and tting the clamp
on your harp (see gure 11). More infomation about the clamp can be found
on our website at www.dustystrings.com.
Route the free end of the pickup harness and the jack down1.
through the hole in the base block and pedal box (see gure 8).
Apply the adhesive-backed jack clip to bottom of the pedal box2.
on the right side, just forward of the A pedal. Place an extra har-
ness clip on the edge of the base block to position the wiring har-
ness to keep it clear of the pedals and pedal springs (see gure 8).
Figure 7 – Pressure Stick
Pressure
Stick
Pickup
Element
Caution: Once the elements are glued on, they are very dicult to remoe without damaging the pickup or the soundboard.
ere are a couple of techniques that it is a good idea to practice rst:
Practice manipulating and placing the element.
Hold a pickup element by its lead wire, and guide it into position in the air over the pencil dot, parallel to the sound-1.
board surface.
Position the element shiny side down, and practice using the pressure stick to press the pickup element down onto the2.
soundboard.
Work with this until you have a feel for manipulating and positioning the elements.3.
Practice controlling glue.
Find the super glue practice dots located on the Pickup Locating Template.1.
Touch the tip of the tube to the paper and squeeze out just enough glue to ll the circle. is should be less than a drop.2.
is is enough glue to bond the entire surface of the pickup to the soundboard without excess drips.
When you have a feel for the right amount of glue, begin gluing the pickups in place.3.
Figure 6 – Installed Pickup Element
Lead Wire
Tall Harness Clip
Figure 8 – Installed Jack
Harness Clip
Base Block
Jack and
Clip
