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Topic: Need a source for ZB rods and turnbuckles |
Jim Sliff
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Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 10 Jul 2009 5:15 am |
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The title says it all!
Short version of long story: drummer/bandleader thought he'd do me a big favor and buy a steel to leave at where we practice so I wouldn't have to lug one of mine around. Even after several explanations (and I play mostly B6-tuned 8 string Fenders) he bought a ZB - which I get to figure out how to make work for me.
Yikes.
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 10 Jul 2009 1:23 pm
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-bump-
Does ANYONE have a source for changer rods (that sorta look like bent spokes) and the single-piece turnbuckles?
I'm stalled on fixing the back neck until I can find someplace to get these.
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Ben Elder
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La Crescenta, California, USA
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Posted 10 Jul 2009 5:16 pm
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B. Greg Jones is kinda outta commission for a while (see Our Extended Family and Steel Players for details), but Kevin Hatton and Billy Knowles are two other ZB-restoration uber-experts here on the Forum.
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2009 1:05 pm
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Bump...
I've had a few replies that have been quite helpful - but does any one know if these rods *start* with some kind of stock spoke? That would make if far easier on everyone!
Thanks-
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 19 Jul 2009 3:48 pm Spokes
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Jim
It is my understanding they were motorcycle spokes. I have looked and looked and can not find any, I have a few but I feel sure Greg has as many as you need. I have begun to bend the rods into a "J" and that works just fine. I have some turnbuckles also if you need any. I have seen a lot of different turnbuckles. Some were 6/32 both ends right hand thread, some were 6/32 with one end right and the other end left hand thread, some were 6/40 right and left hand thread. Some were alum, most were steel.
Thanks
BIlly |
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Bob Adams
From:
Scotland, UK
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Posted 20 Jul 2009 2:27 pm
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| Like Billy (as per the other thread)I bend a 'J' in 1/8" rod, it is available in ample quantities for my steel stockist, filing either side of the rod first so that it leaves plenty clearance at the changer I then go right to the cross bar end and thread that with a 4BA die that gives me all the adjustment I need |
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David LeBlanc
From:
New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted 20 Jul 2009 4:54 pm
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| Have you tried "LINKON STEEL". Wayne Link has all kind of old stock and makes new parts. Real nice man to talk to. He might have what youre looking for. |
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Russ Wever
From:
Kansas City
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Posted 20 Jul 2009 8:03 pm
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Jim -
If you can get some actual physical
dimensions from the seller, there
may possibly be some potential
in this auction.
~Russ |
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