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Topic: Fishman Spider Nashville Reso Pickup Install |
Charlie Thompson
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South Carolina, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2009 3:40 am |
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Anyone done this install? I wondering what tool or technique was used to slot the saddle.
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Beard Guitars
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Maryland, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2009 4:47 am
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You'll need a set of slotting files.
We don't recommend self installs on that pickup, fwiw. If the pickup is incorrectly slotted it effects the output balance and might not be correctable.
Feel free to call me with any questions if you decide to go ahead with the install.
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Tom Wolverton
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Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 23 Oct 2009 6:43 am not for the unskilled
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I did the first install myself and messed it up. (and I'm fairly skilled - I've built guitars, banjos and mandos). That was an expensive lesson. For the second time, I sent it off to Bobby Wright, ah! much better !!!! I'd send that guitar to Beard or Bobby, or a similar experienced dobro technician (not just a luthier), to do that job.
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Mark Eaton
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Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 23 Oct 2009 7:04 am
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I don't have the cojones to do it myself either, but you can check this out, posted by Erik Waynesmith on www.reso-nation.org
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AMT is now offering easy-to-use pickup installation kits for spiderbridge resonator guitars, including the following items:
* AMT, Fishman or Schertler pickup (pre-installed on spiderbridge)
* AMT high-performance spiderbridge
* AMT low mass, self-centering tension screw
* Switchcraft or Neutrik tailblock output jack (for 1/4" phone plug)
* Drill bit & alignment guide for 1/2" tailblock output jack hole
* Drill bit & alignment guide for 1/8" pickup lead hole thru cone support ledge
* Finish protection tape
* Soldering iron
* Silver solder
* Desoldering braid
* Heat shrink tubing
* Tie-wraps
* Miniature pliers
* Output jack nut wrench
* Detailed instructions
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Charlie Thompson
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South Carolina, USA
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Posted 25 Oct 2009 9:01 am Compete
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I complted the install. I was able to get my Guitar Tech to cut the saddle. The pickup with the Aura pedal sounds really absolutely amazing.
HOWEVER - If I had to do it over again I would sent it to Howard at Beard. In fact I would have had them supply the pickup and pedal as well. They were very helpful and the install prices are very resonable.
It is a tough install with sevral potential gotcha points. Thank you to Howard for your help...couldn't have done it without you! |
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Beard Guitars
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Maryland, USA
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Posted 26 Oct 2009 5:10 am
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Excellent,
I love a happy ending.
btw..When someone orders the complete system from us we would NOT CHARGE any installation fees.
Happy playing!! 
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Julian Goldwhite
From:
Alhambra, CA, USA
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Posted 26 Oct 2009 11:23 am
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I did this install on my USA made Hound Dog Dobro that is my main gigging reso. Great results and while it is a finicky job, it's not out of realm of possibilities for anyone with experience in doing proper set-up on resophonic instruments.
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