DiMarzio SDS-1 - Manual

DiMarzio SDS-1
Important: Read all of the following instructions before proceeding. If any
questions or problems arise, you may refer them directly to us.
The SDS-1 pickup is a direct replacement pickup for all standard
Stratocasters. However, you will notice that the SDS-1 is somewhat
taller than a standard Strat pickup. On some Stratocasters in which
the pickup holes are shallow, adjustments will be necessary to allow
the pickup to sit properly under the strings. The lead (treble) pickup
should provide no difficulty. The middle and rhythm positions are the
ones which may require attention as described below.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
If you intend to install the SDS-1 in the rhythm or middle positions,
you must first determine if the pickup will sit safely under the strings,
without any of them touching. If the strings do touch, don't give up;
read on.
First, place the guitar on a flat surface. Loosen the strings enough to
remove the pickguard. Swing the pickguard aside carefully, without
breaking the connections between it and the jack. Now place the
SDS-1 in the guitar, in whichever pickup position on the body you
intend to mount it. This is just for reference: do not connect the
pickup yet. Now, retighten the first and sixth strings. They don't have
to be tuned up to pitch, just tight enough so they are not flopping.
Press down both of these strings at the 21st fret (the highest note on
the guitar). If either of these strings are touching the SDS-1, you
should proceed to one of the following procedures before installing
the pickup.
A. Remove enough wood underneath the pickguard to allow the
SDS-1 to sit underneath the strings.
B. Readjust the neck angle to accomplish the same purpose. Both
procedures accomplish the same thing. (A) lowers the pickup,
while (B) raises the strings.
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