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Aero CS-1 Kit Pickup

Aero CS-1 Kit Pickup
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Finished PickupFinished Before ModificationBefore Mod Empty CoverEmpty Cvr Drill Guide (DG) & DrillDrill Guide Remove Tape Backing From Drill GuidePeel Tape Insert Drill Guide Into Cover - Tape DownInsert DG Protect Cover Top With Masking TapeTape Cvr Drill Magnet HolesDrill Holes New CS-1 Kit Pickup AssemblyNew CS-1 Install New CS-1 Pickup Assembly And (Bk) Tape To CoverTape CS-1
Model Description +
  • CS-1 Kit - Stickup Replacement Pickup - This kit is DIY, designed to retrofit Aero pickups into an existing Stickup cover. This saves the customer money, because the cover is an extra fabrication expense.

    The pictured Stick is a 12-string design (5 bass & 7 treble), though other string counts and bass/treble combinations are available. The string spacing on this Stick is 9.40mm C-C, and because Chapman Sticks have almost no string taper, is the same for both bass and treble pickups. Because string spacing varies a small amount between models, the customer should always measure their specific instrument.

    CS-1 Kit includes:
  • Aero CS-1 Pickup Assembly
  • Drill Guide & Drill
  • Black Tape (to secure the assembly to the cover)
  • Quantity 2 - #6 x 1-1/4" pan head SS wood screw
Pricing +

Depending Upon Options: $450.00 - $500.00 USD

In-Stock +

None

Notes +
  1. The Stickup cover shown in these pictures is brand new. New covers are purchased at Chapman. The Aero CS-1 Kit does not include a new cover, but is designed to retrofit the existing cover. This means that the original pole piece holes will also be visible along side the new pole piece holes. If the original holes seem objectionable, then contact Chapman to purchase a new cover.
  2. The string spacing of the new Aero CS-1 pickup assembly is exactly centered in the cover, and correct across the bass and treble strings. However, the mounting holes for some original Stickup's is in the wrong location. This causes the new Aero CS-1 to look misaligned. The cover should not be left misaligned, and should be shifted, and new mounting holes established, so the pole pieces line up correctly with the stings. This may require using the (provided) #6 x 1-1/4" pan head wood screws, instead of the original 6-32 x 1-1/4" pan head machine screws.
Options +
  1. ESS - Exact Sting Spacing
Wire Color Code +
  • CS-1 Kit Wiring
    WHITE : (+) Treble Strings Positive
    RED : (+) Bass Strings Positive
    BLACK : (-) Negative (Ground)
Reviews, Clips, & Videos +
  • CS-1 Kit Pickup:
    Musician : Joe Conti
    Instrument : Chapman Stick 12-string (5 Bass & 7 Treble)
    Amplifier :
    Effects : Joe Conti's Special Rig
    Song :
    Venue : Aero Instrument - July 2018 - Hilo, Hawai'i
Drawings & Tech-Info +

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