Harley Benton TrueTone SH-20 Singlecoil User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Harley Benton
Table of Contents
TrueTone SH-20 Singlecoil
User Guide
Quick start guide
This quick start guide contains important information on the safe use of the
product.
Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Retain the
quick start guide for future reference. If you pass the product on to others,
please include this quick start guide.
Safety instructions
Intended use
This product serves as a pick-up for acoustic string instruments. Any other
use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and
may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed
for damage resulting from improper use.
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can
injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with
the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of
the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material
properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without
supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device
does not shed any small parts (such as knobs) that
children could play with.
Operating location
Do not ever use this product:
- in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
- in extremely dusty or dirty places
- in locations where the device may get wet
General handling
- To prevent damage, do not exert force when handling the product.
- Do not immerse the product in water. Wipe only with a clean and dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or flammable cleaning agents
- Not suitable for guitars with nitro lacquer or shellac. If left on instruments with a polyester finish, the lack of light irradiation at the mounting point can cause light-related discolouration on the instrument.
Features
- Sound hole pick-up for acoustic guitars
- For use on instruments with steel strings
- Passive, noise-free design (no preamp required)
- Maplewood housing
- Construction type: Single coil
- Clear and bright sound
- Feedback-resistant
- Suitable for sound holes with a diameter of between 9.779 and 10.414 cm
- 4 m cable length with 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) plug
Installation
- Align the pick-up so the cable is pointing towards the bridge ①.
- Insert the pick-up into the sound hole on the side of the high E string.
- Move the pick-up onto the edge of the sound hole below the low E string in such a way that the edge enters the lateral recess on the pick-up.
- Align the lateral recess under the high E string under the edge of the sound hole as well and let the edge enter the recess ②.
- Vary the alignment of the pick-up to generate the sound you require ③.
Technical specifications
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 106 mm × 37 mm × 140 mm
- Weight: 140g (incl. pick-up cable and plug)
- Ambient conditions:
Temperature range: 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity: 20%… 80% (non-condensing)
**** Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging.
These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags,
packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not just dispose of
these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are
collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the
packaging.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended. Do not dispose of your old device with
your normal household waste. Dispose of the product through an approved waste
disposal firm or through your local waste management facility. When disposing
of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility.
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
www.thomann.de
info@thomann.de
DocID: 382447_29.06.2023