LRBAGGS BEAM
Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION:

PIN

BRIDGE

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14. Finish the installation by securing the end pin jack or iBeam Active preamp in the tail block of the guitar, and install the battery. ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION: NON-PIN BRIDGES

Installation on non-pin bridge guitars requires that you drill a guide hole in each end of the saddle slot for reference. You will need an inspection light, an inspection mirror, a drill and a 1/16" drill bit, a couple of wooden stick matches and a small pencil stub. 1. Drill a 1/16" hole through the bridge at both ends of the saddle slot. If the guitar already has a hole in the saddle slot for a pickup, you can use this as one of the holes. 2. Press the stick matches into the holes until they just protrude (1/16" to 1/8") into the guitar. 3. Remove the adhesive backing from the iBeam and, holding the iBeam upright between your thumb and two middle fingers, use your index and little fingers to locate the matches. 4. Hold the iBeam and back the slot in the bottom of the iBeam over one of the matches. Rotate the other end of the pickup until you find the other match with the slot in the other end. Then very lightly (!!) kiss the adhesive against the bridge plate with just barely enough pressure to hold it in place. 5. Once you have tacked the pickup into place, insert an inspection mirror into the body to check the placement of the pickup. After confirming that it is located correctly, remove the matches and press firmly with a little rocking motion over the surface of the top of the pickup to secure it to the bridge plate. Be sure to apply an equal downward force to the top of the bridge when pressing up from the inside to prevent damage to the guitar. 6. If you wish to experiment with pickup placement do not secure the adhesive. Rather, use your pencil stub now to outline the pickup placement as a reference. 7. Rock the pickup body towards the front or rear to release the adhesive enough to re-position it. Move the pickup and then again very lightly (!!) kiss the adhesive against the bridge plate with just barely enough pressure to hold it in place. Check the new placement with your mirror and repeat the procedure until you've got it where you want it. Now secure it. 2-PICKUP INSTALLATIONS

If you wish to add the iBeam to a guitar with an existing saddle or under saddle pickup like the LB6 or Ribbon Transducer, a provision has been made in the bottom (contact surface) of the iBeam for the saddle or under saddle pickup wire to exit through it. This provision consists of a slot in each end of the iBeam. When installing the iBeam with an undersaddle pickup, do not use the positioning fixture. Rather, leave the bridge pins in and use this wire as a positioning guide for one end of the iBeam. If the wire is stiff, bend it back and away from the iBeam so the slot in the iBeam will freely go over it. Feel around for the bridge pins on the other end and use them as a reference. Remember to tack the iBeam down very lightly until you are sure that it is where you want it. For Ribbon Transducers, drill a new hole at the very end of the slot at an angle so the wire will exit through the top beyond the end of the iBeam. Then use the "Lazy S" method of attachment as described in the RT Installation Guide. INSTALLING THE IBEAM ACTIVE

The procedure for installing the iBeam Active is identical to that of the iBeam except for the battery holder. Follow the instructions included with the battery holder to install that. Be sure to secure the battery wires with the provided clips as the iBeam is sensitive to hearing stuff rattling around inside of the guitar. PICKUP REMOVAL AND REPOSITIONING

Place three fingers along the length of the back side of the pickup. Pull firmly with even pressure parallel to the guitar top, until the adhesive gives way. Rock it up onto one edge and then lift up one end to pull the adhesive away from the bridge plate. DO NOT PULL UP ON THE CAP. Then pull the pickup off. The adhesive used to secure the iBeam is pretty gnarly stuff. Once you stick it down, it will increase its grip over about a week's time. So if you wish to experiment with placement, it will be easier before the adhesive develops its full strength. If the adhesive comes off the guitar cleanly when you remove the iBeam you may be able to use it again. However, it is recommended that you use a fresh pad every time. To remove the adhesive from the bottom of the pickup roll it off like carpet. After tacking the new pad to the bottom of the pickup use the edge of a pencil to press the adhesive firmly to the pickup. We've included an extra pad in the kit. Pads are also available from us in packs of 10 for $5.00. Be sure to inspect the bridge plate for any adhesive before you re-position it.