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Hi All,

Thanks for the help! The problem has been solved, the grommet just needed lubrication and being worked a bit. Thanks again to everyone for the advice!

Hi All,

Thanks for the assistance! The guitar did sit for a few years un-played, so it could very well just need some lubrication on the grommet. I am going to get into it tonight and will let ever ...

Hi Guys,

I have uploaded a couple of videos of the lever in action (Or not in action!)

https://youtu.be/RKNAIozCYkU

https://youtu.be/p-grIOjLW50

It appears that when the lower finger activ ...

Hi J,

I had thought of that and adjusted the lever stop screw, and it should have lots of travel. It appears the issue is in the finger/ changer. I will upload a video and share a link to help diag ...

The return spring has 2 functions- one is to return the lower scissor to neutral and the other is to keep the lowering scissor in it's neutral position when the raise occurs. If you pull the spring sl ...

Does the 4th string raise properly with the C pedal?

Hi Jon,

It was working ok, but will check again. I really only had the guitar setup for one night and realized this lowering issue so have it ...

Is it possible to upload videos to this forum thread? Or maybe I will put it up on youtube with a link, as this might help better diagnose what is happening

Did you look down from the top of the guitar where the pin is and see if there is some obstruction? You can also see whether the finger is clearing that split screw I referenced when you actuate the l ...

If the return spring is too tight or the lowering rod is in the position closest to the raise tab the raise finger might be activating resulting in chasing your tail- raising while lowering.

Hi Jim ...

Hi Mr. Maul,

Thanks for your advise, I did loosen all the other hex screws on that finger as I say this in another thread, however perhaps I will try backing them all the way off!

Hi Jerry,

Thank you for the tip, it is much appreciated!
I tried this solution and backed off the screw quite a bit but it did not help.

It seems there is lots of movement in the lower finger ...

Hi All,

I just bought a Derby SD10 which needs a few adjustments. There is an issue with the 4th string (E) not lowering to D#. It appears the finger is working properly as there is lots of travel. ...

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Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Jun 2023 4:00 pm Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Hi All, Thanks for the help! The problem has been solved, the grommet just needed lubrication and being worked a bit. Thanks again to everyone for the advice!
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 May 2023 9:19 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Hi All, Thanks for the assistance! The guitar did sit for a few years un-played, so it could very well just need some lubrication on the grommet. I am going to get into it tonight and will let ever ...
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 May 2023 3:45 pm Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Hi Guys, I have uploaded a couple of videos of the lever in action (Or not in action!) https://youtu.be/RKNAIozCYkU https://youtu.be/p-grIOjLW50 It appears that when the lower finger activ ...
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 May 2023 5:02 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Hi J, I had thought of that and adjusted the lever stop screw, and it should have lots of travel. It appears the issue is in the finger/ changer. I will upload a video and share a link to help diag ...
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2023 9:22 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	The return spring has 2 functions- one is to return the lower scissor to neutral and the other is to keep the lowering scissor in it's neutral position when the raise occurs. If you pull the spring sl ...
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2023 9:22 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Does the 4th string raise properly with the C pedal? Hi Jon, It was working ok, but will check again. I really only had the guitar setup for one night and realized this lowering issue so have it ...
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2023 8:46 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Is it possible to upload videos to this forum thread? Or maybe I will put it up on youtube with a link, as this might help better diagnose what is happening
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2023 8:45 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Did you look down from the top of the guitar where the pin is and see if there is some obstruction? You can also see whether the finger is clearing that split screw I referenced when you actuate the l ...
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2023 8:40 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	If the return spring is too tight or the lowering rod is in the position closest to the raise tab the raise finger might be activating resulting in chasing your tail- raising while lowering. Hi Jim ...
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2023 7:55 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Hi Mr. Maul, Thanks for your advise, I did loosen all the other hex screws on that finger as I say this in another thread, however perhaps I will try backing them all the way off!
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2023 5:05 am Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Hi Jerry, Thank you for the tip, it is much appreciated! I tried this solution and backed off the screw quite a bit but it did not help. It seems there is lots of movement in the lower finger ...
Topic: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 May 2023 8:18 pm Subject: E lower lever not lowering pitch
Andrew Sneddon Replies: 32 Views: 5016	Hi All, I just bought a Derby SD10 which needs a few adjustments. There is an issue with the 4th string (E) not lowering to D#. It appears the finger is working properly as there is lots of travel. ...