A transducer (1914) for a surgical instrument, said transducer comprising:a first piezoelectric element (1932a) comprising a first outer profile;a second piezoelectric element (1932b) comprising a second outer profile;a first polarizing electrode (1936) comprising a first tab (1935) extending outwardly with respect to said first outer profile, wherein said first polarizing electrode is in electrical communication with said first piezoelectric element;a second polarizing electrode (1936) comprising a second tab (1935) extending outwardly with respect to said second outer profile, wherein said second polarizing electrode is in electrical communication with said second piezoelectric element; anda connecting electrode (1933) configured to operably engage and electrically connect said first tab and said second tab.