DTAR Wave-Length Installation Instructions Manual

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D-TAR – Installation Instructions

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Wave-Length

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Under Saddle Transducer

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| Installation Instructions

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2006 D-TAR. All right reserved

February 2007 P/N 501055-140 Rev. B

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Contents

Important Notes – Read First...................................4

Introduction.................................................................6

Tools required.............................................................7

Installation...................................................................8

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Important Notes – Read First

1. Although it is possible for a skilled end user to install this
pickup system, for optimum results, we recommend
installation by a professional luthier.

2. Avoid any rough handling of the pickup. Bending, kinking or
other physical damage could cause problems with string
balance and output level.

3. For optimum performance and balance, the bridge slot
must have a clean and flat bottom surface. It should be
free of overspray or debris and be a minimum of 1/8” deep
with 3/16” or more being preferred. The proper depth slot
helps avoid excessive saddle tilt and maintains better
saddle contact with the pickup. A minimum of 50% of the
total saddle height must be below the top of the slot.

4. Check the saddle-to-slot fit before you begin work.
If the saddle is too loose in the slot, it will cause excessive
saddle tilt and will usually result in poor coupling to
the pickup, low output and unbalanced string response.
It is advisable to replace the saddle if it is too loose.

5. The last 1/8” at the end of the pickup is not active. At
least 1/4” of saddle must project beyond the E strings for
the pickup to produce a balanced string response. If your
guitar has inadequate saddle slot extension beyond
the outside strings, it will be necessary to drill a small
horizontal hole at the appropriate end of the slot to extend
the inactive region of the pickup beyond the saddle.

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It is important to avoid disrupting the floor of the saddle
slot when doing this. To protect the slot, lay a narrow
slotted screwdriver under the tip of the drill bit before
drilling the horizontal hole. (refer to Fig. 1)

6. The two trim pots are pre-set for 3dB of both bass and
treble boost. You can adjust these to you personal
preference through the two holes on the top cover of the
preamp.

FIGURE 1