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Rickenbacher went to thru-the-body string attach (holes drilled into the end of the bakelite bodies) to an end-piece attach because they cracked too many bakelite bodies in the drilling process.

D ...

GORGEOUS!... but do they SOUND GOOD? Whoa!

... J-D.

Great arrangement and tone.

Recordings of the late Bobby Seymour of that era's music come to mind.

... J-D.

I regret to inform you that I have fallen ill and will be hospitalized for treatment.
The illness is called Guillain-Barré Syndrome, which makes it difficult for me to move my arms and legs. As a re ...

Hey JD,

I've worked out that you want to avoid any kind of coating on your end mills and to get the ones with only two flutes. Coatings and extra flutes seem to gum up with the aluminum.

I only ...

This listing is for 2.5 MM stand offs the 30mm long are about 1 1/4" I just drill and re tap.

4/40 for 3/32 rod
5/40 for 7/64 rod
6/40 for 1/8 rod

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225255156728? ...

What I was wondering Les, is what it sounds like (the “neck” pos. pickup).
I have been wanting to add a neck-pickup to my guitars for a long time to “warm”- up the tone.

Thanks!� ...

FWIW, those Amazon parts are built for a small cable. The through hole is only 2mm which equates to less than .080 in. The smallest pull rod I'm aware of is .093 so these would have to be drilled out ...

some amazing woodwork and machining!

How's that Neck Pickup acting?

Thanks!... J-D.

Hey JD,

I mainly use the neck pickup, so it is working pretty well but I might swap it out for a 12 stri ...

FWIW, those Amazon parts are built for a small cable. The through hole is only 2mm which equates to less than .080 in. The smallest pull rod I'm aware of is .093 so these would have to be drilled out ...

I still urgently need 12 bell cranks with their lock barrels, PLEASE!

Thanks!... J-D.

I still urgently need 12 bell cranks with their brass lock barrels.

Thanks!... J-D.

some amazing woodwork and machining!

How's that Neck Pickup acting?

Thanks!... J-D.

Hijacking my own thread, but I urgently need some MSA Bell Cranks!

Thanks!... J-D.

I am still looking urgently for BELL CRANKS with their brass lock barrel.

Thanks!... J-D.

Bought these on the 'Zon, $1.00 ea.

Thanks Mike!… JD

GOOD!

I have flown an S12 as checked lugage internationally several times in one of the previous “flex” cases. Not only are the super light, which keeps the whole thing under the luggage weight ...

Just got 3 sets for Ross. Works! So, now I am working!

... J-D.

Buddy Emmons C6th tuning has the 10th string 8th pedal lower from C to A. Which is a long change. Takes some calculating on the Lower Return spring too.

It's a minor-3rd drop, yes... but it's not a ...

J D,

Thank you for the information. I’ve seen a few different copedents for the E13th tuning. I didn’t see one that has the flatted 5 or the Tritone for key of E (Bb), as being an open string i ...

so called "6th"-tunings generate Major and minor chords (without pedals and/or levers)... but have NO Tri-Tone interval. Dominant and m7b5 chords are thus not present without pedals and/or l ...

purdy... real purdy!
Creamy too!

... J-D.

I am looking for

- knee lever kits... especially Vertical but also regular.
- knee lever reverse assemblies
- bell cranks of both sizes with their brass lock barrels

(FREE S12 SuperSusta ...

Thanks for you post.

I would invite you to post this too in our sticky post at the top of this Forum section: MAKING or selling NEW parts for Steel Guitars? Post HERE
https://bb.steelguitarforum.c ...

I am still looking for more parts:

- knee lever kits... especially Vertical but also regular.
- knee lever reverse assemblies
- bell cranks of both sizes with their brass lock barrels

(FRE ...

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Topic: Making Knobs
J D Sauser Replies: 8 Views: 593	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 22 Nov 2024 8:26 am Subject: Making Knobs
J D Sauser Replies: 8 Views: 593	Rickenbacher went to thru-the-body string attach (holes drilled into the end of the bakelite bodies) to an end-piece attach because they cracked too many bakelite bodies in the drilling process. D ...
Topic: Making Knobs
J D Sauser Replies: 8 Views: 593	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 20 Nov 2024 6:39 pm Subject: Making Knobs
J D Sauser Replies: 8 Views: 593	GORGEOUS!... but do they SOUND GOOD? ... J-D.
Topic: If You could Read My Mind
J D Sauser Replies: 12 Views: 718	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 20 Nov 2024 6:32 pm Subject: If You could Read My Mind
J D Sauser Replies: 12 Views: 718	Great arrangement and tone. Recordings of the late Bobby Seymour of that era's music come to mind. ... J-D.
Topic: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
J D Sauser Replies: 90 Views: 11995	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Nov 2024 6:31 pm Subject: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
J D Sauser Replies: 90 Views: 11995	I regret to inform you that I have fallen ill and will be hospitalized for treatment. The illness is called Guillain-Barré Syndrome, which makes it difficult for me to move my arms and legs. As a re ...
Topic: Another 12 string
J D Sauser Replies: 24 Views: 1682	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 18 Nov 2024 10:08 am Subject: Another 12 string
J D Sauser Replies: 24 Views: 1682	Hey JD, I've worked out that you want to avoid any kind of coating on your end mills and to get the ones with only two flutes. Coatings and extra flutes seem to gum up with the aluminum. I only ...
Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 15 Nov 2024 10:56 am Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	This listing is for 2.5 MM stand offs the 30mm long are about 1 1/4" I just drill and re tap. 4/40 for 3/32 rod 5/40 for 7/64 rod 6/40 for 1/8 rod https://www.ebay.com/itm/225255156728? ...
Topic: Another 12 string
J D Sauser Replies: 24 Views: 1682	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 15 Nov 2024 10:28 am Subject: Another 12 string
J D Sauser Replies: 24 Views: 1682	What I was wondering Les, is what it sounds like (the “neck” pos. pickup). I have been wanting to add a neck-pickup to my guitars for a long time to “warm”- up the tone. Thanks!� ...
Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 14 Nov 2024 8:15 am Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	FWIW, those Amazon parts are built for a small cable. The through hole is only 2mm which equates to less than .080 in. The smallest pull rod I'm aware of is .093 so these would have to be drilled out ...
Topic: Another 12 string
J D Sauser Replies: 24 Views: 1682	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 13 Nov 2024 6:48 pm Subject: Another 12 string
J D Sauser Replies: 24 Views: 1682	some amazing woodwork and machining! How's that Neck Pickup acting? Thanks!... J-D. Hey JD, I mainly use the neck pickup, so it is working pretty well but I might swap it out for a 12 stri ...
Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 13 Nov 2024 6:37 pm Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	FWIW, those Amazon parts are built for a small cable. The through hole is only 2mm which equates to less than .080 in. The smallest pull rod I'm aware of is .093 so these would have to be drilled out ...
Topic: MSA "The Universal", 3R/3L changer rod and rod thread sizes
J D Sauser Replies: 15 Views: 1602	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Nov 2024 2:30 pm Subject: MSA "The Universal", 3R/3L changer rod and rod thread sizes
J D Sauser Replies: 15 Views: 1602	I still urgently need 12 bell cranks with their lock barrels, PLEASE! Thanks!... J-D.
Topic: Looking for 80's MSA parts
J D Sauser Replies: 6 Views: 1071	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 11 Nov 2024 2:29 pm Subject: Looking for 80's MSA parts
J D Sauser Replies: 6 Views: 1071	I still urgently need 12 bell cranks with their brass lock barrels. Thanks!... J-D.
Topic: Another 12 string
J D Sauser Replies: 24 Views: 1682	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 11 Nov 2024 8:08 am Subject: Another 12 string
J D Sauser Replies: 24 Views: 1682	some amazing woodwork and machining! How's that Neck Pickup acting? Thanks!... J-D.
Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 11 Nov 2024 8:04 am Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	Hijacking my own thread, but I urgently need some MSA Bell Cranks! Thanks!... J-D.
Topic: Looking for 80's MSA undercarriage parts
J D Sauser Replies: 10 Views: 1320	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 11 Nov 2024 8:03 am Subject: Looking for 80's MSA undercarriage parts
J D Sauser Replies: 10 Views: 1320	I am still looking urgently for BELL CRANKS with their brass lock barrel. Thanks!... J-D.
Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 9 Nov 2024 10:00 am Subject: Re: Cable stops
J D Sauser Replies: 39 Views: 3565	Bought these on the 'Zon, $1.00 ea. Thanks Mike!… JD
Topic: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
J D Sauser Replies: 90 Views: 11995	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Nov 2024 5:35 am Subject: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
J D Sauser Replies: 90 Views: 11995	GOOD! I have flown an S12 as checked lugage internationally several times in one of the previous “flex” cases. Not only are the super light, which keeps the whole thing under the luggage weight ...
Topic: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
J D Sauser Replies: 35 Views: 13254	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 20 Oct 2024 3:09 pm Subject: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
J D Sauser Replies: 35 Views: 13254	Just got 3 sets for Ross. Works! So, now I am working! ... J-D.
Topic: String stretch length
J D Sauser Replies: 12 Views: 3020	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 15 Oct 2024 6:09 pm Subject: String stretch length
J D Sauser Replies: 12 Views: 3020	Buddy Emmons C6th tuning has the 10th string 8th pedal lower from C to A. Which is a long change. Takes some calculating on the Lower Return spring too. It's a minor-3rd drop, yes... but it's not a ...
Topic: Playing a 12 String lap steel using an E13th tuning
J D Sauser Replies: 12 Views: 1376	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Oct 2024 6:01 pm Subject: Re: 12 string. E13
J D Sauser Replies: 12 Views: 1376	J D, Thank you for the information. I’ve seen a few different copedents for the E13th tuning. I didn’t see one that has the flatted 5 or the Tritone for key of E (Bb), as being an open string i ...
Topic: Playing a 12 String lap steel using an E13th tuning
J D Sauser Replies: 12 Views: 1376	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Oct 2024 5:14 am Subject: Playing a 12 String lap steel using an E13th tuning
J D Sauser Replies: 12 Views: 1376	so called "6th"-tunings generate Major and minor chords (without pedals and/or levers)... but have NO Tri-Tone interval. Dominant and m7b5 chords are thus not present without pedals and/or l ...
Topic: I'm Confessin' That I Love You
J D Sauser Replies: 10 Views: 1200	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 14 Oct 2024 5:02 am Subject: I'm Confessin' That I Love You
J D Sauser Replies: 10 Views: 1200	purdy... real purdy! Creamy too! ... J-D.
Topic: 80's MSA Parts needed
J D Sauser Replies: 0 Views: 321	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 12 Oct 2024 2:56 pm Subject: 80's MSA Parts needed
J D Sauser Replies: 0 Views: 321	I am looking for - knee lever kits... especially Vertical but also regular. - knee lever reverse assemblies - bell cranks of both sizes with their brass lock barrels (FREE S12 SuperSusta ...
Topic: Pedal steel guitar parts
J D Sauser Replies: 1 Views: 698	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 12 Oct 2024 2:52 pm Subject: Pedal steel guitar parts
J D Sauser Replies: 1 Views: 698	Thanks for you post. I would invite you to post this too in our sticky post at the top of this Forum section: MAKING or selling NEW parts for Steel Guitars? Post HERE https://bb.steelguitarforum.c ...
Topic: Looking for 80's MSA undercarriage parts
J D Sauser Replies: 10 Views: 1320	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 12 Oct 2024 2:47 pm Subject: Looking for 80's MSA undercarriage parts
J D Sauser Replies: 10 Views: 1320	I am still looking for more parts: - knee lever kits... especially Vertical but also regular. - knee lever reverse assemblies - bell cranks of both sizes with their brass lock barrels (FRE ...