Fishman Pro SBT-C User manual

USER GUIDE
SBT

Read Me First!

Installation of this product is a straightforward procedure, but we recommend
this job only if you are an experienced repair technician.

Plugging In

An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required. This will
help realize the full frequency response potential of the pickup and allow for
cable runs longer than 10 feet without signal deterioration. Use a high quality,
low capacitance ¼” shielded instrument cable (models SBT-HP and SBT-E) or the
provided cable (SBT-C). This will ensure minimal tone coloration and hum.

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Installing the Model SBT-C

Parts

• SBT-C Pickup with 1⁄8” Shielded Jack

• (3) Double-sided Adhesive Pads

• Adhesive-backed Jack Holder

• Felt-covered Strain Relief Clip

• 10’ Instrument Cable

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1.5”

1.5”

Preparation

The model SBT-C may be mounted onto a classical guitar, a steel string guitar, a

dulcimer and similar stringed instruments. The installation may be performed
either on the outside of the instrument or inside the soundhole where the
transducer will be out of harm’s way. In instruments with small soundholes
(dulcimers, for example), internal installation may not be practical.

As a general rule, the transducer

should be mounted over a freely
vibrating location and
not over a “dead” structural brace.

The exact location for best results

should be determined
by experimentation.

1. Determine the approximate loca­tion of the transducer by measuring
about 1.5” (3.8cm)
below the bridge and 1.5” (3.8cm)

JACK

JACK

HOLDER

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STRAIN
RELIEF

CLIP