K&K Sound VIOLINISSIMO User manual

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VIOLINISSIMO & VIOLINISSIMO PRO
Thank you for choosing the K&K Violinissimo!
INSTALLATION
1. Loosen strings a little bit, so you can lift the bridge just high enough to install
transducer discs.
2. Wedge the two round transducers underneath each bridge foot. The metal
sides should be positioned towards the instrument's top (see fig. 1). The
transducers do not need to be glued to the violin -- they are held in place by
the bridge's pressure.
3. Lead the cables to the high string side and attach the RCA plug with the
supplied adhesive to the string holder.
4. Affix the third oblong transducer into the one of the bridge wing slots (see
fig. 2). If you want to achieve a brighter sound, attach the pickup to the high
string slot, if you prefer a sound with more low end, use the low string slot.
5. If the slot should is too narrow, you will have to remove some material off the bridge. If the slot is too wide,
fill the gap with a suitable piece of paper or cardboard.
6. Re-tune the strings and re-adjust the bridge position if necessary
7. Any change in the strings' action can be corrected easily by deepening the bridge
notches.
8. The connection cable is supposed to be placed over the left shoulder and down the
player's back (for right handed violinists).
9. The Violinissimo has an RCA output. We supply a 6 foot RCA to female 1/4" cable
and from there you only need a standard guitar cable.
Line In: Full-bodied tone, lots of bass, medium sensitivity
Mic In: Increased transmission of treble frequencies, high sensitivity
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

2
VIOLINISSIMO PRO
Follow the instructions for the pickup installation and simply attach the carpenter jack as shown in the photo
below.
ABOUT THE DUAL-LOCK JACK ATTACHMENT
Dual-lock has a very strong adhesive. If your instrument has a delicate finish, we recommend you stick a piece of
masking tape to the instrument first and then place the dual-lock on the tape. If possible, you should choose a
location like a tail piece that is made up of sturdier material.
When dual-lock is removed from the instrument, it may leave a dark residue on the instrument. This residue can
easily be removed with NAPTHA (a solvent available at hardware stores) or WD-40. It can also be rubbed off with
your fingers. Never use acetone, paint thinner, or similar harsh solvents! Please test any solvent you use on a
small, hidden area of your instrument first to make sure it doesn’t damage the finish. Most lacquered surfaces
withstand NAPTHA or WD-40 without a problem but very old instruments or thinly varnished instruments may
be vulnerable.