Harley Benton TrueTone User guide

Brand: Harley Benton

Model: TrueTone

Type: User guide

Harley Benton TrueTone is a sound hole pickup for acoustic guitars with steel strings. It is designed for easy installation and provides clear and bright sound. The pickup is passive, which means it does not require a preamp, and it is feedback-resistant. It is suitable for sound holes with a diameter of between 9.779 and 10.414 cm and comes with a 4-meter cable with a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) plug.

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TrueTone SH-20 Singlecoil

Quick start guide

This quick start guide contains important information on the safe use of the product.

Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Retain the quick start

guide for future reference. If you pass the product

on to others, please include this quick start guide.

Features

• Sound hole pick-up for acoustic guitars

• For use on instruments with steel strings

• Passive, noise-free design (no preamp required)

• Maplewood housing

• Construction type: Single coil

• Clear and bright sound

• Feedback-resistant

• Suitable for sound holes with a diameter of between 9.779 and 10.414cm

• 4m cable length with 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) plug

Installation

1. Align the pick-up so the cable is pointing towards the bridge (ö).

2. Insert the pick-up into the sound hole on the side of the high E string.

3. Move the pick-up onto the edge of the sound hole below the low E string in such a

way that the edge enters the lateral recess on the pick-up.

4. Align the lateral recess under the high E string under the edge of the sound hole as

well and let the edge enter the recess (#).

5. Vary the alignment of the pick-up to generate the sound you require ($).

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Safety instructions

Intended use

This product serves as a pick-up for acoustic string instruments. Any other use or use under

other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury

or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damage resulting from improper use.

Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!

Children can suocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can in-

jure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with

the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of

the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material

properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without

supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the de-

vice does not shed any small parts (such as knobs) that children could play

with.

Operating location

Do not ever use this product:

• in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity

• in extremely dusty or dirty places

• in locations where the device may get wet

General handling

• To prevent damage, do not exert force when handling the product.

• Do not immerse the product in water. Wipe only with a clean and dry cloth. Do not use

liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or ammable cleaning agents

• Not suitable for guitars with nitro lacquer or shellac. If left on instruments with a poly-

ester nish, the lack of light irradiation at the mounting point can cause light-related

discolouration on the instrument.

Technical specications

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 106mm×37mm×140mm

• Weight: 140g (incl. pick-up cable and plug)

• Ambient conditions: Temperature range: 0 °C...40 °C

Relative humidity: 20%... 80% (non-condensing)

Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials

can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of

in the proper manner. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal house-

hold waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instruc-

tions and markings on the packaging.

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Di-

rective (WEEE) as amended. Do not dispose of your old device with your normal house-

hold waste. Dispose of the product through an approved waste disposal rm or

through your local waste management facility. When disposing of the device, comply

with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local

waste management facility.

EBGDAE

Tilted mounting for more high string response

Tilted mounting for more bass string response

Aligned mounting for even response

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Harley Benton TrueTone User guide

Harley Benton TrueTone User guide

Harley Benton TrueTone User guide

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