INSTALLATION MANUAL B-BAND A6T SIDEMOUNT PREAMP WITH B-BAND UST AND AST TRANSDUCER This is a basic installation manual and tip sheet. For more information, technical support, and pictures of installations about all B-Band products please check the B-Band website at www.b-band.com or contact your B-Band dealer, distributor or B-Band directly.
DEAR CUSTOMER, Thank you very much for purchasing this state-of-the-art B-Band® acoustic transducer system. B-Band takes care to provide the highest quality product and is manufactured and supported in true spirit of acoustic instrument aficionados. The outstanding sound reproduction of B-Band transducers is based on the technology of a very special, worldwide-patented material that is exclusive to B-Band. This material is very different from, and has nothing to do with, piezo-electric films or transducers.
done by a professional qualified guitar craftsman or technician. Some installations require a high knowledge about woodworking and guitar structure. B-BAND LTD, B-BAND, INC. AND B-Band GmbH WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, PERSONAL INJURIES OR LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM INSTALLATIONS, IMPROPERLY DONE INSTALLATIONS OR MISUSE OF PRODUCT.
UST and Model sizes Saddle width: 2.3 – 2.9 mm (.090” - .115” (3/32”)) B-Band model #: 22R UST width: 2.3 mm (.090” (3/32”)) Saddle width: 3.0 mm (.118” (1/8”)) or more B-Band model #: 29R UST width: 3.0 mm (.118” (1/8”)) At the UST side of the mix control only the UST is heard. At the AST side of the mix control, a crossover mix of the UST low frequencies and AST high frequencies is heard. To learn more about the XOM feature, check the XOM User Guide later in these instructions.
• 1 pc faceplate • 4 pcs 2.2 x 9.5 mm (.09” x .37”) screws (black) for faceplate • 1 pc output cable with endpin jack and strap attachment • Strap attachment includes: - Small hex nut - Small dress washer - Lock washer - Large dress washer - Large hex nut • 1 pc battery holder with adhesive • 1 pc battery cord harness (length 15 cm / 5.90”) • 2 pcs wire clips • 1 pc instructions and user guide AST Placement. See text at the following pages. 5.
Before removing the strings and bridge pins from the bridge check to see if the AST will fit at the bridge plate correctly. Also at this time, clean the bridge plate surface with a moist cloth and let dry completely. The cardboard installation template for the 1470 AST is specifically made for bridges that the saddle is at a slight angle to the bridge pinholes. It could be that the guide is too long for the space. If so, the template can be trimmed with scissors slightly to accommodate this.
Guitars with solid sides or that have very thin sides may not be stable after cutting a hole to fit the A6T. It may be necessary to reinforce this area from the inside of the guitar with an extra piece of plywood before cutting or drilling holes. The thickness of the guitar side should be at least 2 mm (.08”) and preferably 2.5 - 3 mm (.10” - .12”). If needed glue in a piece of plywood of suitable thickness to reinforce that area. 6.
. Installing the preamp 7. Connecting the PICKUPs and wires to the preamp. For the next portion of the installation, be careful not to catch the pickup on anything as you work; inadvertent tugging may cause damage to the transducers or pull the connectors off the pin headers at the preamp. Check the circuit board of the preamp and see the picture at these instructions for connections. Connect the pickups, battery cable harness and the output cable.
an appropriate wrench. Prevent the jack from rotating during tightening by inserting a small Allen wrench into the holes of the end of the jack. Install the strap attachment. Be careful not to over-tighten it, it just needs to be snug. Connect a fresh 9volt battery to the snap-in connector and put it in the battery holder. Attach the battery wires to the side of the guitar with the cord clamps. Roll the extra cord as a “coil” in some of the clamps if necessary. attaching, but be careful when doing this.
11.2 Loud hum • Check to see that the connectors of the UST / AST are inserted with the two holes up. If these connectors are upside down the system will work but it will buzz. • Check that the connectors are inserted correctly onto their pin headers at the preamp. 10. BALANCE ADJUSTMENT OF THE PICKUP’S INPUT GAIN The A6T has a dedicated input gain balance control located at the backside of the preamp. The control is accessed through a small hole with a screwdriver.
String all the way down on the transducer. • The saddle is too short. • There is debris in the saddle slot. • The angle of some of the strings behind the saddle is too low or too high. • The top of the guitar is bent. • The pickup is not installed all the way to the end of the saddle slot. • If the material of the saddle is bone. Saddle (side view) Bridge (side view) Bone is a natural material and the density and grain may not be consistent.
11.8 Other problems If you notice any other problems, please contact the dealer, distributor or manufacturer, for help. B-Band A6T User’s Guide Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this fine instrument with the included B-Band pickup system. B-Band is committed to providing the highest quality product that is manufactured in the true spirit of acoustic / electric instrument aficionados. 12.
PLAY 1. VOLUME (VOLUME SLIDE CONTROL) 2. BASS (BASS SLIDE CONTROL) 3. MID (MIDDLE SLIDE CONTROL) 4. TREB (TREBLE SLIDE CONTROL) 5. MIX (AST / UST - UST XOM SLIDE CONTROL) 6. N DEP (NOTCH DEPTH ROTARY CONTROL) 7. N FREQ (NOTCH FREQUENCY ROTARY CONTROL) 8. PHASE (PHASE BUTTON) 9. LOW BATT. (LOW BATTERY LED LIGHT) 10. CHROMATIC TUNER LED DISPLAY 11. CHROMATIC TUNER ON BUTTON The UST pickup is under the saddle of the guitar.
The XOM mix control blends the higher tone sounds of both the UST and AST. To check this, play the system through an amp system and listen to sound of both sides of the mix control. Most likely the UST can have a little hotter output (louder) than the AST. BALANCE ADJUSTMENT OF THE PICKUP’S INPUT GAIN The A6T has a dedicated input gain balance control located at the backside of the preamp.
This control is most useful for feedback control and will provide a tone color. Once you experiment with the settings of this control you will find more about how it works. 9. LOW BATT. (LOW BATTERY LED LIGHT) The tuner has a seven Note LED Display; Half-step (#) LED; Sharp arrow LED; Flat arrow LED and In-Tune LED. The tuner Note Display shows the nearest note of one plucked string’s sound. If the note showing is a half step (for example A#; C#, D# and so), the halfstep (#) LED will light.
Using the Notch Filter, Notch Depth and Phase controls please see section 6, 7 and 8. Good luck and turn it UP! If you have any further questions, comments or issues, please contact the dealer that you made your B-Band purchase from, or the B-Band distributor in your region, or directly to B-Band. B-BAND LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT In the unlikely event that your product needs guarantee service, please contact your dealer, distributor or manufacturer.
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