VTP-200

NEW FROM JJB ELECTRONICS COMES THE VTP-200 !

THIS SYSTEM DIFFERS FROM OTHER SYSTEMS THAT WE HAVE OFFERED
IN THAT IT UTILIZES A DUAL-PIEZO TRANSDUCER PICKUP CONFIGURATION
FOR A MORE CRISP SOUND, AND VOLUME & TONE CONTROLS!

These are built using very high quality 20mm piezo's. We can now offer to
substitute these for 15mm piezo's upon request. Please select the
desired size from the drop-down menu above. 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.

These were inspired by our good friends at Red-Dog Guitars. 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! These are
by far the most versatile system that we have ever offered. They are very
responsive. The volume and tone controls let you tune in the exact sound
that you are looking for. 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 also work 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. But please, don't let the price fool you!

Installation instructions.

Items you will need;
A drill
A 3/8 drill bit
A ¼ drill bit
A standard precision screwdriver
A small amount of super glue

Please note; The piezo’s must be handled with care during installation.
Installation;
1.        Mark the desired locations for the jack, volume, and tone knobs using a pencil.
2.        Remove the strings to provide easier access inside the soundhole.
3.        Carefully drill the holes using the 3/8 paddle bit for the jack and the ¼ bit for the volume and tone knobs.
4.        Remove the nut and washer from the jack. Remove the nut and washer from the volume and tone controls.
5.        Install the jack, tone and volume controls by pushing them through the holes from the inside. Replace the
        nut and washer on each, then the volume and tone knobs.
6.        You may want to experiment with the placement of the piezos 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 following these steps;

        Place a drop of super-glue on each piezo (one at a time) and hold it in place for about 45 seconds.

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

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