User Guide

Powerbridge
™
Stereo
Instrument Cable
to Stereo Input
Magnetic
POWERBRIDGE
™
PICKUP
System Components
• Stereo Jack (included)
A 1/4" stereo output jack is
provided with your
Powerbridge™ Pickup. It is an
essential component to the
Powerbridge™ System.
With it you can send piezo and
magnetic pickup signals to
separate amplifiers. The
magnetic pickups are wired to
Tip, and the Powerbridge™
Pickup is wired to Ring.
• Instrument Cable (not included)
Depending on how you want to set up your Powerbridge™ system, you can use
one of the following three instrument cables (available from your Fishman
dealer).
1 - Stereo "Y" Cable
This will split the Powerbridge™ and magnetic pickup signals and send them to
separate amplifiers or other destinations (PA, recording devices, etc.).
2 - Stereo Instrument Cable
Both magnetic and piezo signals can be
sent through a single stereo instrument
cable to our PowerBlend pedal. With
the pedal, these signals can be either
combined to a mono output or split to
separate outputs.
NOTE: For best results, use a "2-pair" premium stereo cable (available
through your Fishman dealer) with separate shielding for both the
Powerbridge™ and magnetic signals.
3 - Mono Instrument Cable
If you want to blend the magnetics and the Powerbridge™ together on the guitar,
you'll need the Fishman Powerchip™ (an active mixing circuit). Plug a standard
mono instrument cable into a Powerchip™ equipped guitar and you can mix
piezo and magnetic signals, right on the instrument.
Without a Fishman Powerchip™: A mono instrument cable will short out the
Powerbridge™ Pickup, but your magnetics will function exactly as they did
before you installed the Powerbridge™.
• Basic Passive Setup
Stereo outputs
The simplest way to get the Powerbridge™ Pickup up and running is to wire it
and the magnetic pickups to Tip/Ring outputs of the supplied stereo jack. A
stereo "Y" cable or a standard stereo cable can then carry the two signals. From
there, all mixing and blending functions will be performed offboard the
instrument. A Fishman Powerblend pedal is especially suited for offboard
blending/mixing with this passive setup.
For a passive setup, you don't want to tie the Powerbridge™ and magnetic
pickup wires together at the guitar's mono output jack. This may seem like a
good idea, but it won't work. If you connect the piezo and magnetic outputs, you
will experience a loss of tone and a very bizarre and un-musical interaction
between the Powerbridge™ and magnetic pickups.
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Thank you for choosing the Fishman Tune-o-matic Powerbridge™ Pickup.
We are excited to now offer a Powerbridge™ that is compatible with many
Gibson electric guitars. You will find several wiring options available. To
help you decide how to integrate it with your guitar, please read the
Powerbridge™ User's Guide that accompanies these instructions. For
technical assistance, contact Fishman Customer Support at
[e-mail] or 978-988-9665.
Parts List
• Tune-o-matic Powerbridge™ Pickup
• 2 Height adjustment wheel/posts
• 2 Height adjustment bushings
• Shielding foil
• Stereo jack
• Drilling Template
Important!
Installation of the Powerbridge™ should be performed only
by a qualified repairman. Fishman Transducers will not be
responsible for any damages that may result from improper
installation.
INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL REPAIRMAN IS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
The Fishman Powerbridge™ Pickup is warranted to function for a period of One (1) Year
from the date of purchase. If the unit fails to function properly within the warranty period,
free repair and the option of replacement or refund in the event that Fishman is unable
to make repair are Fishman’s only obligations. This warranty does not cover any conse-
quential damages or damage to the unit due to misuse, accident, or neglect. Fishman
retains the right to make such determination on the basis of factory inspection. Products
returned to Fishman for repair or replacement must be shipped in accordance with the
Return Policy, as follows. This warranty remains valid only if repairs are performed by
Fishman. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which may vary from state to state.
RETURN POLICY
To return products to FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, you must follow these steps...
1. Call FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS at 978-988-9199 for a Return Authorization Number
(“RAN”).
2. Enclose a copy of the original Bill of Sale as evidence of the date of purchase, with
the product in its original packaging and a protective carton or mailer.
3. FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS’ technicians will determine whether the item is covered
by warranty or if it instead has been damaged by improper customer installation or
other causes not related to defects in material or workmanship.
4. Warranty repairs or replacements will be sent automatically free of charge.
5. If FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS determines the item is not covered by warranty, we
will notify you of the repair or replacement cost and wait for your authorization to
proceed.
GIBSON is registered trademarks of Gibson Musical Instruments Corp. with which Fishman Transducers
Inc. is not affiliated.
L IMITED W ARRANTY
I NSTALLATION G UIDE
FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, INC.
340-D Fordham Road Wilmington MA 01887 USA
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.fishman.com
009-078-005 • Rev 3 • 4-3-02
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F ISHMAN P OWERBRIDGE ™ P ICKUP I NSTALLATION G UIDE
Stereo Output Jack
(Tip/Ring/Sleeve)
Stereo "Y" Cable
Powerbridge™
Signal
(Ring)
Pure
Magnetic
Signal
(Tip)
Powerchip™
Mono Instrument Cable
Powerbridge
™
Magnetic
Stereo Output Jack
(Tip/Ring/Sleeve)
Mono Instrument Cable
Powerbridge
™
Magnetic
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TUNE-O -MATIC
POWERBRIDGE
™
PICKUP
TUNE-O -MATIC
DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR THE GIBSON™ “NASHVILLE”
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UNE-O-MATIC BRIDGE
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ISHMAN P OWERBRIDGE
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