M1 INSTALLATION MANUAL & USER’S GUIDE 483 N. FRONTAGE RD. NIPOMO, CA 93444 PHONE 805.929.
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS One (1) M1 soundhole magnetic pickup One (1) pre-wired strapjack assembly One (1) 10’ external soundhole cable One (1) 3/32” Allen wrench Two (2) spare 3/4” pole pieces One (1) spare 3/8” pole piece Two (2) self-stick wire clips One (1) manual One (1) warranty card 2. OVERVIEW AND CAUTIONS The M1 is a passive soundhole magnetic pickup that features outstanding body sensitivity with great warmth and presence. Its dual-coil design employs L.R.
. INSTALLATION 3.1 Installation overview: There are two ways to install the M1, by using either of the two provided cables. For permanent installations, use the strapjack harness. If the guitar doesn’t have a hole in the tailblock, it will be necessary to drill one in order to use the strapjack. For temporary or nondestructive installations, use the 10-foot guitar cable, which is designed to run out of the soundhole directly into your outboard gear.
Using the internal nut (be sure to include the flat and star washers), set the proper depth that will allow the entire smaller threaded section to protrude from the instrument (see figure). tail block smaller threaded section protrudes With the jack in place, lay the remaining washer over the threads and attach the external retaining nut until it’s tight. Finish by attaching the strap ring (it should cover the retaining nut and washer). Note that asserting too much pressure may crack the finish. 3.
unpadded to improve coupling between the pickup and guitar body. Because the M1 reads the top resonances that provide depth and warmth, using cork pads may dampen this sensitivity and adversely affect the pickup’s responsiveness. For permanent installations, be sure to secure the wire with the two self-stick wire clips provided so that it does not hit the inside of the guitar during stage movement. 4 . USER’S GUIDE 4.1. Plugging in: The M1 will plug into practically anything with good results.
and balance of the pickup. Raising the pole pieces will increase the output of the strings; lowering them will decrease the output. For the most powerful and articulate sound, we recommend setting the pole pieces closer to the strings. However, if they are too close, they will interfere with the strings’ movement and produce a percussive clacking noise. Lowering the pole pieces will de-emphasize the strings and emphasize the body sound.
