L.R. Baggs BANJO PICKUP User manual

BANJO PICKUP
Installation Manual

STEP 1. BRIDGE/PICKUP INSTALLATION
Before removing the existing bridge, it is a good
idea to put a small pencil mark on the head, just
behind the backside of the feet. This will work
as a reference point for the new bridge to ensure
proper intonation.
Loosen the strings enough to remove the old
bridge. Place the LR Baggs bridge/pickup on the
banjo head using the pencil marks as a locating
guide (see gure 1). Install the bridge with the
wire facing the tailpiece and bring the strings
back up to pitch.
NOTE: This is a good opportunity to check and, if needed, adjust the tension of the banjo
head. Over time, banjo heads can become loose, which can cause the bridge to warp and
can damage the pickup.
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STEP 2. MOUNTING HARDWARE INSTALLATION
First, remove the jack from the L-bracket by unscrewing the
end cap. Next, unscrew the L-bracket from the mounting
plate by using the hex key.
NOTE: The screws are attached to the L-bracket with E-clips,
therefore you will need to loosen each screw a little at a
time so they remain aligned with the threaded holes in the
mounting plate.
With the banjo on its back, place the mounting plate behind
two of the tensioning rods with the threaded holes between
the rods (see gure 2).
We recommend mounting on the left side of the tailpiece.
Hold the L-bracket up to the mounting plate and secure in
place with the hex screws (see gure 3). Once again, adjust
each screw a little at a time until the bracket is set in place.
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STEP 3. JACK HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Insert the end of the jack through the hole in the
L-bracket (see gure 4), and hold in place while you
thread on the end cap (see gure 5). Hold the
barrel with one hand as you grip the end cap with
your other hand, using the round gripping pad
provided, and tighten until each side is ush with
the L-bracket. Hand tight is sucient, no tools
required. Tie down loose wires with the provided
zip ties and wire clips.
PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATION
The Banjo Pickup is a high impedance, passive
transducer and will perform best with an external,
acoustic preamp.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Bridge/pickup
Jack and mounting hardware
Hex key
Gripping pad
Two zip ties
Two wire clips

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