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Battery
To make your Pickup Booster work, you’ll need to insure that a fresh battery is installed. If not, you’ll need to install one (or connect a regulated 9V DC power supply.)
To install or replace the battery (see Figure 1 - proper battery orientation), simply:
(a) Remove the four screws on the underside of the box and disassemble the chassis.
(b) Remove the old battery from the clip (if applicable).
(c) Install a fresh 9 volt alkaline (?) battery, taking care to properly orient the “+” and “-“ terminals.
(d) Reassemble the chassis and replace the screws.
When storing the Pickup Booster, or when it is not in use, make sure no cable or plug is inserted into the “Input” jack, as this will shorten battery life. As an alternative to a battery, you can use a regulated DC power supply (“wall wart”) ranging from 9 - 12 volts, for example a Boss® # PSA-120T. These are available at electronics supply stores and most music stores.
Basic Operation
The Pickup Booster is most effective when it’s the first off-board device in your signal chain. In other words, if you have a series of effects between your guitar and your amplifier, make sure the Pickup Booster is the one into which your guitar directly plugs. (See Figure 2 - typical signal chain). Make sure the cable that leaves your guitar’s jack plugs into the Pickup Booster’s jack marked “Input.” The cable that leaves the Pickup Booster and goes to the next effect in the signal chain, or the amplifier, should exit from the jack marked “Output” on the Pickup Booster.
When first activating the Pickup Booster, start using the gain control knob in the full counter-clockwise position (6 dB). Then, start rotating the knob clockwise until the desired effect is achieved. As always, musicians are best advised to use ear protection when exposed to loud volume, as unprotected ears can easily suffer irreparable damage.
