Fishman Fluence Bass pickup User Manual

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USER GUIDE
FLUENCE BASS PICKUPS

Welcome

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Operation

Operation assumes installation and wiring as described in the installation guide associated with each
pickup type.

Voices

Fluence pickups and pickup systems have at least two distinct voices,
which can be accessed in a number of ways. Most systems include push/
pull pots, but the switching function can also be wired to mini toggle
switches, integrated into a multi-pole pickup selector, or hard-wired using
the included jumper (if you prefer only one of the voices).

Rev3.1

BASS-SB1

GND

Voice-2

Coil Tap

V2 MC Off

+9-18V

GND

OUTPUT

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Playing Fluence for the first time

There are several things you should notice as you spend time
with Fluence. There is a sense of immediacy in response to your
playing, unlike traditional pickups which have the feeling of a
slower response time by comparison. Listen for the fundamen­tal in relationship to the overtones, and individual notes within
chords to come through more clearly.

The volume controls behave in a more usable manner.

Reducing your volume control doesn’t degrade the tone of the
pickups. You may be more inclined to allow higher signal and
headroom at the amp or pedals and control the gain structure
with your volume knob.

Fluence pickups are very low noise, even in single coil mode.

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Pickup Height

Pickup height is important. Fluence Cores have unparalleled
clarity and performance across different height settings. The

magnetic circuits are highly rened, therefore raising and lowering

the pickups in relation to the strings can affect the feel and
response as well as the output. Like other pickups, setting the
them too close to the strings can “pull” the strings, resulting in
some unpleasant artifacts.

Battery

While Fluence can be powered with a standard 9-volt battery, Fishman offers optional rechargeable
battery packs in several formats, so that you never need to change a 9-volt battery again. To conserve
battery life, remove the instrument cable from the guitar when the system is not in use.

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Voice 2 Mid Flat

Some Fluence pickups, such as Soapbar models, include a selectable Mid Flat on Voice 2. This
bypasses the mid contour portion of Voice 2, and works in humbucking and single coil operation

Coil Splits

Many Fluence pickups are capable of coil splits, allowing the Fluence
Core to truly split to a single coil.

Fluence Cores are extremely quiet and resistant to noise. When

congured as true single coils, some hum can be present, but at a mere

fraction of what is experienced with traditional single coils. In many
cases, it will be unnoticeable.

PAT. 8,519,251

Rev3.1

BridgeNeck

Coil Tap Mode Select

BASS-SB1

GND

Voice-2

Coil Tap

V2 MC Off

+9-18V

GND

OUTPUT

4-String Bridge
4-String Neck
5-String Bridge
5-String Neck

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Troubleshooting

If you notice unexpected changes in volume or tone, rst replace or recharge your battery.

If you are unfamiliar with these products, please pay close attention to the requirements for installation
as described in the applicable installation guide. Failure to do so can result in permanent damage to
the pickups or your instrument.

Installation by a qualied professional is strongly recommended.

Should you have any problems, please check with your installer or refer to the online installation guide
for this product.

Technical support, troubleshooting tips and installation information can be found at

www.shman.com/support

EU Declaration of Conformity CE: Hereby, Fishman declares that Fishman Fluence pickups are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC.

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Warning

Self-installation and/or misuse of this product, involves serious risks including injury, disability and
death. Purchasers, users and participants assume all risk of injury. Fishman cannot and will not be re­sponsible for the misuse or unauthorized and improper use of Fishman products. Product descriptions,
typographic, pricing and photographic errors are unintentional and subject to correction. We regret,
but are not liable for such errors.

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