LR Baggs LB6 Series - Manual (Page 2)

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E F O R L B C U S E R S
To ensure trouble-free installation:
1. The LBC pickup is made extra long to accommodate the various saddle
lengths of classical guitars. To maintain proper string balance, you must cut an
equal amount from each end of the pickup. For example, if it needs to be a
total of 1/4" shorter, cut 1/8" from each end.
2. Support the length of the pickup on a flat surface and cut each end off with
a jeweler's saw, starting on the brass side. Gently sand or file any remaining
burrs. Do not grasp the pickup in a vise while cutting and do not grind or
power sand. Do not band-saw the ends off!
After installation, if you notice distortion (particularly with unwound strings
on guitars with low action and/or string angle), you might be experiencing
what we call "nylon string roll. Unlike steel strings that stabilize themselves by
wearing a a small groove in the saddle, nylon strings are softer than the saddle
and will not bite into it. The unanchored strings will roll and travel on the
saddle when vibrating. The pickup will amplify the rolling motion and add this
to the sound.
To remedy this problem, be sure that the top of the saddle is basically flat with
slightly rounded front and back edges (see figure 1). The front of the saddle
should be higher than its back edge (as high as the string angle will allow
without having the string in midair over the back of the saddle, as shown in
figure 3). Then cut a shallow v-shaped groove in the saddle (approximately
half the thickness of the string) for each string to rest in. This will help anchor
the strings firmly in the saddle.
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