PPS-200

These are built using very high quality 20mm piezo's. We can now offer to
substitute these for 15mm piezo's upon request. Please email us after making your
payment to specify that you would like 15mm transducers. This configuration is
designed for guitars which do not provide enough space on the bridgeplate to
allow for the bigger sized piezo's. Both systems have a very similar tone but the
smaller system provides a little less output than the bigger sized system. In many
cases this slight difference is negated by the higher resonance of a smaller
bridgeplate. These can be used with or without a preamp with fantastic results.
These are ideal if you desire a less defined bass and mid-range output. They are
designed for more resonant guitars or ones with thinner soundboards.

This system utilizes a dual piezo configuration for a crisp sound. The dual piezo
configuration offers a few advantages over single piezo systems. Having two
piezo’s affords you the opportunity to place them at two different points on the
soundboard thus resulting in an improved dynamic range due to the fact that they
transmit the resonation found at more than one point. These special surface
transducers are under less pressure than under saddle pickups thus decreasing
the likelihood of them transmitting a percussive or harsh sound. Each piezo is
designed to pick up the resonation found in a significant amount of the
soundboard. These do not "fade" or distort at high volume or with high-power
systems. The highs are crystal clear while the lows are, what they should be, low!
They are very responsive. This pickup configuration is offered in several high end
guitars. All of our products feature quality components and construction. These
utilize a ¼ mono jack that is of equal quality to those manufactured by
Switchcraft. These will work great in a variety of instruments. Mandolins, ukulele’
s, bass guitars, banjo’s, violins, dobro’s, dulcimers, stomp boxes, etc. The
possibilities are endless! These, like all of our systems, can be installed in about
15 minutes! They are a very simple and inexpensive means of turning your
acoustic instruments in to acoustic electric. Please don’t let the price fool you!

Installation instructions.

Tools you will need;
A drill
A 3/8 drill bit
A small amount of super glue

Please note; The piezo’s must be handled with care during installation.
Installation;

1.        Mark the desired location for the jack using a pencil.
2.        Remove the strings to provide easier access inside the soundhole.
3.        Carefully drill the hole using the 3/8 bit.
4.        Remove the nut and washer from the jack.
5.        Install the jack by pushing it through the hole from the inside.
6.        You may want to experiment with the placement of the piezo’s before fixing them into place.
      You can do this using a piece of masking tape to temporarily hold them in place. You will get a
      different tone in different places on the guitar top.
7.        Once you determine where you would like to mount the piezo's, attach them to the inside of the guitar top
      by placing a drop of super-glue on each piezo (one at a time) and hold it in place for about 45 seconds.
      The installation point that will result in the most amount of gain is directly under the saddle on the
      bridgeplate.

8.        That’s it! Replace strings, tune up, and plug it in!

We cannot accept any responsibility for guitar damage caused by installation.