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yes, I definitely overtightened.

As mentioned above I know now to move the barrel on the rod and loosen the nut afterwards rather than just tighten the nut for adjustments that are greater than the ...

Not sure if it's correct, but I just stuck the rod end back on, tapped it once or twice and works fine after adjusting everything...

It's a blast to work on this steel and am learning a lot.

2 p ...

So an end came off of a rod.

I tried pushing it back on and seemed to work until I played a bit.

Do these fit back on or did I break a piece?

thanks!

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userp ...

thanks guys!

thanks so much for the info!

Best,

Ron

Thanks Lane.

I see what you're saying to have the opportunity to grab two more Gs..

thank you.

Thanks Craig,

which set did you wind up getting if you don't mind me asking?

Grainger has a ton of them..

Thanks!

Best,

Ron

Just finished working on another project that required eve ...

Thanks so much for the info guys, truly appreciated.

As far as switching up the Copedent to something for standard from what it is now, thoughts?

One suggestion was switching the LKL and LKR to ...

Thanks William, I've got one somewhere.

I'll give it a go...

what other tools are helpful on adjusting a Pro II besides the alan wrench for tuning the rods and a regular screwdriver and an adjus ...

So I tried to loosen the set screw on the brass barrel with a small allen wrench to no avail...

smallest one on my set is a 1.5 is too small, next up is an allen wrench size 2 which is too big.

...

Thanks Jerry!

They are all "ah-ha" moments presentlyâ€¦

Smile

But this is a really good one.

Thanks again.

Best,

Ron

Hi All,

I just acquired a Sho-Bud Pro II circa July '74, and being a gear/mechanical junky, I've spent more time under the guitar then playing it.

Smile

So first question.

Should the pull ro ...

Thanks Michael,

Gene reached out to me with more info.

Best,

Ron

They've posted a few more on ebay... fyi...

Hi Guys,

Sho-Bud Pro II serial number 5891, model 6155.

Looks like it was built in July 1974 from the previous posts on this thread.

Would be interested in any historical information as far a ...

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Topic: Popped a rod end...
Ron Gordon Replies: 5 Views: 1953	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Aug 2016 8:03 am Subject: Popped a rod end...
Ron Gordon Replies: 5 Views: 1953	yes, I definitely overtightened. As mentioned above I know now to move the barrel on the rod and loosen the nut afterwards rather than just tighten the nut for adjustments that are greater than the ...
Topic: Popped a rod end...
Ron Gordon Replies: 5 Views: 1953	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Aug 2016 10:32 pm Subject: popped a rod end
Ron Gordon Replies: 5 Views: 1953	Not sure if it's correct, but I just stuck the rod end back on, tapped it once or twice and works fine after adjusting everything... It's a blast to work on this steel and am learning a lot. 2 p ...
Topic: Popped a rod end...
Ron Gordon Replies: 5 Views: 1953	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Aug 2016 4:33 pm Subject: Popped a rod end...
Ron Gordon Replies: 5 Views: 1953	So an end came off of a rod. I tried pushing it back on and seemed to work until I played a bit. Do these fit back on or did I break a piece? thanks! http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userp ...
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Aug 2016 3:58 pm Subject: thanks
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	thanks guys!
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2016 6:59 pm Subject: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	thanks so much for the info! Best, Ron
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2016 2:37 pm Subject: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Thanks Lane. I see what you're saying to have the opportunity to grab two more Gs.. thank you.
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2016 10:41 am Subject: Re: Hex Wrenches
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Thanks Craig, which set did you wind up getting if you don't mind me asking? Grainger has a ton of them.. Thanks! Best, Ron Just finished working on another project that required eve ...
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Jul 2016 8:00 am Subject: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Thanks so much for the info guys, truly appreciated. As far as switching up the Copedent to something for standard from what it is now, thoughts? One suggestion was switching the LKL and LKR to ...
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jul 2016 11:06 pm Subject: tools and Copedent question
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Thanks William, I've got one somewhere. I'll give it a go... what other tools are helpful on adjusting a Pro II besides the alan wrench for tuning the rods and a regular screwdriver and an adjus ...
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Jul 2016 8:20 pm Subject: which tool?
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	So I tried to loosen the set screw on the brass barrel with a small allen wrench to no avail... smallest one on my set is a 1.5 is too small, next up is an allen wrench size 2 which is too big. ...
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2016 12:21 pm Subject: thanks!
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Thanks Jerry! They are all "ah-ha" moments presentlyâ€¦ But this is a really good one. Thanks again. Best, Ron
Topic: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2016 9:15 am Subject: Sho-Bud Pro II - first look and mechanical question...
Ron Gordon Replies: 17 Views: 5382	Hi All, I just acquired a Sho-Bud Pro II circa July '74, and being a gear/mechanical junky, I've spent more time under the guitar then playing it. So first question. Should the pull ro ...
Topic: Sho-Bud Serial Numbers
Ron Gordon Replies: 504 Views: 853999	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jul 2016 2:08 pm Subject: thanks
Ron Gordon Replies: 504 Views: 853999	Thanks Michael, Gene reached out to me with more info. Best, Ron
Topic: 1" bar
Ron Gordon Replies: 8 Views: 1870	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 22 Jul 2016 7:50 pm Subject: sam ash
Ron Gordon Replies: 8 Views: 1870	They've posted a few more on ebay... fyi...
Topic: Sho-Bud Serial Numbers
Ron Gordon Replies: 504 Views: 853999	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jul 2016 11:02 pm Subject: Any Information Would Be Appreciated!
Ron Gordon Replies: 504 Views: 853999	Hi Guys, Sho-Bud Pro II serial number 5891, model 6155. Looks like it was built in July 1974 from the previous posts on this thread. Would be interested in any historical information as far a ...