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== The Pickup ==

[[File:Pickup.png|thumb|Pickup details]]

The ''pickup'' in the Ekdahl FAR is an ''[[wikipedia:Pickup_(music_technology)#Active_and_passive_pickups|active electromagnetic pickup]]'', it works on the principle of a steel object (the string in this case) inducing a signal into a coil (the ''pickup''). For this reason the Ekdahl FAR will <u>only</u> work with strings that are made of steel and other [[wikipedia:Ferromagnetism|ferromagnetic]] materials.

All ''electromagnetic pickups'' are sensitive to [[wikipedia:Electromagnetic_interference|electromagnetic interference]], the Ekdahl FAR tries to minimize this issue by incorporating a ''shield'' that blocks out [[wikipedia:Electromagnetic_interference|EMI]] and directing sound pickup straight upwards. The ''pickup housing'' also contains an ''active amplifier''.

In order to minimize noise, the pickup needs to be as close to the string as possible without touching it when struck with the ''hammer'' or starting to resonate.

To move the the pickup use a 3mm [[wikipedia:Hex_key|hex key]] to loosen the ''pickup screw'', this can be done even when the case is on. The ''pickup housing'' may stick a little bit to the holding plate, you can press lightly with your thumb to loosen it up. If you don't remove the [[wikipedia:Hex_key|hex key]] from the screw head you can use it to push the ''pickup'' into position and then fasten it. Do not over-tighten .

The pickup screw has a ''grounding wire'' connected to the ''pickup'' amplifier, if the ''pickup'' is "buzzing" after having moved it, is possible that the ''pickup screw'' isn't making proper contact with the holding plate. Just loosen the pickup screw and re-fasten.{{docnav

|[[The Ekdahl FAR - Hammer|The hammer]]

|[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Concept and Installation|Configuration utility]]

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+== The Pickup ==
+[[File:Pickup.png|thumb|Pickup details]]
+The ''pickup'' in the Ekdahl FAR is an ''[[wikipedia:Pickup_(music_technology)#Active_and_passive_pickups|active electromagnetic pickup]]'', it works on the principle of a steel object (the string in this case) inducing a signal into a coil (the ''pickup''). For this reason the Ekdahl FAR will <u>only</u> work with strings that are made of steel and other [[wikipedia:Ferromagnetism|ferromagnetic]] materials.
+All ''electromagnetic pickups'' are sensitive to [[wikipedia:Electromagnetic_interference|electromagnetic interference]], the Ekdahl FAR tries to minimize this issue by incorporating a ''shield'' that blocks out [[wikipedia:Electromagnetic_interference|EMI]] and directing sound pickup straight upwards. The ''pickup housing'' also contains an ''active amplifier''.
+In order to minimize noise, the pickup needs to be as close to the string as possible without touching it when struck with the ''hammer'' or starting to resonate.
+To move the the pickup use a 3mm [[wikipedia:Hex_key|hex key]] to loosen the ''pickup screw'', this can be done even when the case is on. The ''pickup housing'' may stick a little bit to the holding plate, you can press lightly with your thumb to loosen it up. If you don't remove the [[wikipedia:Hex_key|hex key]] from the screw head you can use it to push the ''pickup'' into position and then fasten it. Do not over-tighten .
+The pickup screw has a ''grounding wire'' connected to the ''pickup'' amplifier, if the ''pickup'' is "buzzing" after having moved it, is possible that the ''pickup screw'' isn't making proper contact with the holding plate. Just loosen the pickup screw and re-fasten.{{docnav
 |[[The Ekdahl FAR - Hammer|The hammer]]
 |[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Concept and Installation|Configuration utility]]
 }}