LR Baggs Strapjack Plus - Manual

L . R . B A G G S P I C K U P S
U S E R ' S G U I D E A N D
I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L
1 . D R I L L I N G
For proper installation, this jack requires a clean 1/2" hole in the tailblock of the instrument. Start by placing a piece of
masking tape on the outside of the instrument over the drilling area (to avoid chipping the finish) drill a small pilot hole in
the tailblock and then follow with a 1/2" Forstner or Brad Point bit, or step drill.
G A I N C O N T R O L S E T T I N G S
S T R A P J A C K P L U S
2 . S H I E L D I N G
A metal cap is provided that screws onto the jack for shielding purposes. Unscrew the metal cap from the Strapjack Plus,
and thread the pickup and/or mic wires through it as shown in Fig. 1.
3 . S O L D E R I N G
F I G . 1
F I G . 2
F I G . 3
Because the jack is inserted
into position from inside
the instrument, you must
solder the pickup wires to
the jack just outside of the
sound hole. We recommend
a cloth or towel be placed
over the instrument to protect the finish during soldering. Once everything is in position, solder the braided shield to the
ground tab, the pickup to the tip connector, shortest tab and the microphone or second pickup to the ring, middle tab (see
Fig. 2). The sleeve tab may be used as a switch pin to turn on a preamp. Now slip the metal cap back over the jack and screw
down tightly to prevent any rattling.
4 . I N S T A L L A T I O N
Remove the strap ring, retaining nut and washer from the
end of the jack. Bring the jack down through the
soundhole, into the body and insert it into the pre-drilled
hole in the tailblock. Using the internal nut, set the
proper depth that will allow the entire smaller threaded
section to protrude from the instrument (see Fig. 3).
Note: It is helpful to make sure this portion protrudes very slightly from the strap button (if possible). This will prevent this
section from being recessed, which can block the jack when it is inserted.
With the jack in place, attach the external retaining nut until it's tight. Finish
by attaching the strap ring (it should cover the retaining nut) carefully so as
not to crack the finish of the instrument by asserting too much pressure.
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