Fishman SWITCHJACK INSTALLATION GUIDE

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

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

The Switchjack is an easy to install TRS stereo jack with an additional “4th pin” terminal for battery switching

(figure 1). It is manufactured exclusively for Fishman by Switchcraft Inc.

The switch terminal on the Switchjack is typically connected to the negative battery wire of an active pickup

system. When you insert a plug, the negative battery wire connects to ground via the sleeve, and the system
switches on.

Preliminary

To gain better access to the Tip, Ring and Switch terminals, gently bend back the Strain Relief/Sleeve tab before

soldering (figure 2).

Figure 1. Tip, ring, sleeve and switch terminals

Figure 2. Bend back strain relief

Installation

1. Remove the endpin and enlarge the hole to 15∕32".

2. Follow this sequence when you install the endpin jack (figure 3):

1. Large backing nut

2. Large backing washer

3. Star washer

4. Guitar endblock

5. Small dress washer

6. Small dress nut

7. Strap nut

Figure 3. Installation sequence

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Installation (continued)

3. Adjust the backing nut so the larger threads are about 1∕16" shy of the
outside of the endblock (figure 4).

4. Thread the dress washer and dress nut, then insert a 3∕32" (2.3 mm)
or smaller diameter shaft through the small cross-drilled holes. Tighten
the nut with a ½" open end wrench while you hold the jack in place
with the shaft.

5. Fasten the strap nut.

Note: When properly installed, the end of the jack will be slightly
proud of the strap nut, so when a plug is inserted, it will snap securely
in place (figure 4).

Wiring Options

Figure 4. End of jack is proud,
large threads are shy

Passive pickup

Two passive pickups, stereo

Active pickup

Active + passive pickup, stereo

Passive pickup + mini-mic, stereo

Active pickup + mini mic, stereo

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