Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter Signature User manual

Installation
1. Plan an installation. We've included two potential wiring diagrams from Stephen and ESP
Guitars. Additional diagrams are available at www.shman.com.
Stephen's personal diagram uses a standard 3-way selector to simultaneously switch pickups
and voicing as follows: Position 1- Bridge Pickup, Voice 1. Position 2- Bridge pickup Voice 2.
Position 3- Neck Pickup, Voice 2.
2. Test t the components to make sure that each will t in the allocated locations, or modify
the instrument until the t is correct and all the controls can be located without issue.
3. Fishman Fluence multi-voice pickups require a 9-volt battery or one of the available
Fluence rechargeable battery packs. Check the t of your chosen power method into the
control cavity.
4. Pickup Voicing and High Frequency Tilt (HF Tilt) are selected by connecting their leads to
Ground. Stephen doesn't use HF Tilt (disconnected) in his diagram, and his pickup voicing is
automatically selected at each of his three positions. However you
can use these features, either switchable or xed, as indicated in our standard wiring
diagram or by creating a custom plan with your installer.
5. Once your nal wiring diagram has been chosen and your parts are laid out, complete the
soldering, mount and secure all your components and test your completed installation
before assembly. Be sure the push connectors are plugged in the correct way and that the
little arrow (triangle) imprinted onto the top left side of the connector matches the one on
the connector. Then plug in and play!
Ceramic Bridge Pickup Peak Frequency:
Voice 1 - 750Hz Voice 2 - 1.4kHz
Alnico Neck Pickup Peak Frequency:
Voice 1 - 630Hz Voice 2 - 550Hz / 8kHz
Overview
These instructions provide installation options for the Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter
signature pickups. This system includes controls required for a number of different install
combinations. But these instructions are not comprehensive. A skilled electronics technician
may interpret this overview to create a wider range of installation options.
Installation Warning!
By self-installing and/or misusing this product, you understand and agree that and such uses
are high risk activities and, to the extent permitted by law, YOU EXPRESSLY AND VOLUN-
TARILY ASSUME THE RISK OF DEATH OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY SUSTAINED WHILE
PARTICIPATING IN SUCH ACTIVITIES WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE
OR ANY OTHER FAULT of Fishman, including but not limited to equipment malfunction
from whatever cause, or any other fault of Fishman. Additionally, you agree to indemnify,
defend and hold Fishman harmless from any third party claims arising from such activities.
INSTALL GUIDE
STEPHEN CARPENTER
SIGNATURE 7 & 8 STRING
HUMBUCKER SET
514-300-139 r1 7/16
"ESP" is a registered trademark of the ESP Guitar Company.

COIL TAPS
HCT
+9-18V
GND
GND
HF Tilt
GND
Voice 2
OUTPUT
V1 Gain
GND
STEPHEN CARPENTER
Signature Series
7 & 8 STRING CERAMIC
COIL TAPS
HCT
+9-18V
GND
GND
HF Tilt
GND
Voice 2
OUTPUT
V1 Gain
GND
STEPHEN CARPENTER
Signature Series
7 & 8 STRING ALNICO
ilt
Bridge Pickup: Modern Ceramic
Neck Pickup: Modern Alnico
.22uF
Output
Jack
9V Battery
Ring
Tip
Sleeve
Bridge
Ground
(-)
(+)
Pull
Voice-2
25k 25k
Vol.
Tone
High Frequency Tilt Wires
(for darker tone)
- Connect to ground to activate.
- Insulate if not used.
- Can be wired to a switch.
- Blue & Yellow can share the
same switch contact.
CC NN BB M M
Neck Pickup Bridge Pickup
Both
Neck
Wire
Bridge
Wire
Stephen Carpenter Signature 7 & 8 String Pickup Set
ESP Preferred Wiring Diagram
1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
Volume: Pull Voice - 2 for both pickups
Blade style pickup selector
COIL TAPS
HCT
+9-18V
GND
GND
HF Tilt
GND
Voice 2
OUTPUT
V1 Gain
GND
COIL TAPS
HCT
+9-18V
GND
GND
HF Tilt
GND
Voice 2
OUTPUT
V1 Gain
GND
STEPHEN CARPENTER
Signature Series
7 & 8 STRING ALNICO
STEPHEN CARPENTER
Signature Series
7 & 8 STRING CERAMIC
.22uF
25k 25k
Bridge Pickup: Stephen Carpenter Signature Series
Neck Pickup: Stephen Carpenter Signature Series
9V Battery
(–)
(+)
1
2
Neck Pickup
Voice 2
Bridge Pickup
Voice 1
Bridge
Pickup Voice 2
Pickup Selector
3-way Switch
Output
Jack
Jumper
Ring
Sleeve
Tip
Bridge
Ground
Stephen Carpenter Signature 7 & 8 String Pickup Set
Stephen Carpenter Preferred Wiring Diagram
Use 3-way selector for voice switching
Pickup Selector
3-way Switch
Note: “V1 Gain”
(shown not used)
Ground or jumper for
Voice 1 Low Gain
setting
CC NN BB M M
CAUTION! Excessive pressure may puncture the battery. Isolate all components
during installation to eliminate shorting or risk of re.
CAUTION! Excessive pressure may puncture the battery. Isolate all components
during installation to eliminate shorting or risk of re.
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