What to do if the pickup wire is touching the bridge or top of Fishman Music Equipment?
To avoid unwanted sounds, ensure that the pickup wire isn't touching the bridge or the top of your Fishman Music Equipment instrument.
How to fix bridge that is not flat on Fishman Music Equipment?
Check the flatness of the bridge face of your Fishman Music Equipment with the edge of a steel ruler, a single edge grit sanding block, or a flat file to level the area of the bridge face. Flatten only the area that will make direct contact with the elements.
Why does my Fishman Music Equipment make mechanical noise?
If your Fishman Music Equipment produces mechanical noise, listen to the instrument acoustically before blaming the pickup. Cracks on your instrument may create buzzes that are reproduced by the pickup.
How to eliminate mechanical noise from straight plug in Fishman Music Equipment?
To reduce vibration and mechanical noise from a straight plug in your Fishman Music Equipment, use only a right angle plug into the pickup.
What to do if pre-voiced EQ is defeated on Fishman Music Equipment?
If the pre-voiced EQ is defeated by plugging your Fishman Music Equipment directly into the power amp, plug into the power amp via an effects return jack with a buffering preamp.
How to fix thin and harsh tone on Fishman Music Equipment?
To address a thin and harsh tone with your Fishman Music Equipment, use an impedance matching 10 M? buffer-preamp with the pickup due to impedance mismatch.
Lists all components included with the BP-100 pickup system.
Detailed steps for fitting the pickup onto an acoustic bass.
Ensures proper pickup performance by flattening the bridge face for element contact.
Details the process of attaching the sensing elements to the bridge using clips.
Explains how to adjust element position for optimal string balance and sound.
Selecting appropriate cables to maintain signal integrity and minimize noise.
Guidance on suitable input impedance for optimal pickup performance.
Recommendations for using impedance-matching preamps to enhance sound quality.
Advice on using bass amplifiers, cautioning against pre-voiced EQ.
Discusses speaker enclosures, favoring sealed types for punchy reproduction.
Recommends active direct boxes (1-10 MΩ) for good results.
Highlights the need for an impedance-matching preamp with PA/consoles.
Addresses issues like un-flat bridges, tight soundposts, or touching pickup wires.
Covers mechanical noise from clips, jacks, plugs, or the instrument itself.
Diagnoses problems like impedance mismatch or unsuitable bass amp EQ settings.
Provides step-by-step instructions for returning the product for service or replacement.
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