MYERS The Feather Soul User manual

Myers Pickups / The Feather Soul
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“The Feather Soul” Pickup Instructions
Your pickup arrives COMPLETE. There is nothing you need to do but mount your “Feather”
(flexible Micro- Gooseneck) and plug it in. We recommend using a keyboard amplifier to reach
all the highs and lows your instrument can produce, but most amplifiers will perform fine.
The lithium battery is already installed and ready to go. The included battery should give you
hundreds of playing hours. The battery needed for your pickup is a coin cell CR1220 and can be
purchased at almost any electronic or discount stores where batteries are sold. Please
remember to UNPLUG your cord when not playing to preserve the battery life. There is a
miniature switch inside the jack that is activated when the cord is inserted.
Change the battery by removing the two small screws on the top plate of your pickup.
CAREFULLY and gently, lift the lid so the wires are not pulled too hard. Flip the lid over and
place two fingers on the battery housing. Carefully place a small Phillips head screwdriver (or
brass head nail included in your accessories package) between the battery housing and the
battery. Push the tool to the center of the disc of the battery. Replace the fresh battery with
the Positive (+) side upward.
See videos for battery replacement or low gain/feedback at
https://www.myerspickups.com/support.

Mounting Your “Feather Soul”
Before mounting your Feather, test your pickup by plugging it in and speaking into the ultra-
light microphone element on the end on the flexible Micro-Gooseneck. Your voice should be
loud and clear. If not, check the battery. Sometimes in transit, the battery becomes loose and
all you need to do is reinstall it.
After you have sound tested your “Feather,” now it is time to mount it on your hand. Slide the
neoprene finger wrap on a finger of the stationary hand (the hand that holds the harmonica).
Most people use the ring finger. After you have put the soul wrap on your finger, now slip the
“Saddle-Clip” on the neoprene wrap.
The “Feather” is mounted by using the patented “Saddle-Clip” (provided). One side of the
Saddle-Clip is used to hold Saddle-Clip to the finger wrap and the other side of it is to
saddle/hold the “Feather” securely in place. Adjust the Flexible Micro-Gooseneck to your
desired position and you are ready to plug in. Experiment with different locations for the sound
you desire. Most people prefer to have the pickup element about 2 to 3 inches from where the
sound is produced.
Your “Feather” includes a belt clip. Mount the belt clip to the back of the preamp box with the
“VHB” (very high bond) two-sided tape included. Keep in mind which way you want the
direction of the cable to determine the best placement on the clip for a right-handed or left-
handed player.
Note: MYERSCO, the maker of Myers Pickups, is not responsible for any damage to your
instrument. It is highly recommended that you experiment first for the best placement to
enhance sound and esthetics.