Fishman NASHVILLE M-300 - User Manual

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Read Me First!
If you are unfamiliar with these products, please pay
close attention to the dimensional requirements for
installation. Failure to do so can result in permanent
damage to the pickup.
Installation of this product is a straightforward
procedure, but we recommend this job only if you
are an experienced repair technician.
M-300 and M-400
The Nashville Series flat-top and two piece archtop
mandolin pickups feature a piezo-ceramic ele-
ment preinstalled in the bridge. Use your preferred
method for bridge fitting.
For the flat-top model (M-400), up to .050” may
be removed from either the top or bottom of the
bridge (Figure 1).
For the archtop model (M-300), be sure to observe
the “Do not modify” area of the bridge base
(Figure 2).
Special care must be taken not to damage the
pickup wire when tooling the bridge blank.
Installing The Jack
After fitting the pickup, place the jack in a com-
fortable location (Figure 3) and tighten it with the
enclosed turnbuckle key (Figure 4). Be careful not to
scratch the side of your instrument.
Do not modify
0.100”
0.180”
0.250”
Do not modify
0.050”
0.050”
Figure 2. M-300
NASHVILLE SERIES PICKUPS
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Figure 4.
Figure 3.
Figure 1. M-400
Do not modify
0.100”
0.180”
0.250”
Do not modify
0.050”
0.050”

Summary

Important Installation Guidance

Nashville Series M-300 and M-400 Pickup Details

Details for Nashville Series flat-top and archtop mandolin pickups, including dimensional requirements.

Installing the Pickup Jack

Instructions for placing and tightening the jack on the instrument, with care to avoid scratches.

Spider-Style Resophonic Pickup Installation

Metal Bodied Instruments Jack Location

Drilling instructions for jack placement on metal-bodied instruments, using a 3/8" drill.

Wooden Bodied Instruments Jack Location

Drilling instructions for jack placement on wooden-bodied instruments, using a 3/16" hole.

External Ground Wire Usage

Guidance on using the external ground wire for wood body instruments with cover mounting screws.

Fishman NASHVILLE M-300 Specifications

General

Brand	Fishman
Model	NASHVILLE M-300
Category	Music Equipment
Language	English