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Topic: Franklin pedal on knee lever |
Hiro Keitora
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New York, New York
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Posted 13 Aug 2009 5:12 pm |
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Folks, I have "almost" Franklin on P4 (both B down to A) and RKL does G# to F#( along with top string F# to G#).
To operate it, I need to step P4 and engage RKL simultaneously. Which you can get used to I guess. But in my understanding, Franklin P4 sometimes works really well with E to Eb( which I have it on LKR. That gets challenging...)
Should I put all the Franklin change on RKL? so I don't have to move my foot away from usual P1,2,3 position that I'm used to. I have staggered LKL2 at the moment for Both F# to G( yes, G!)and 2nd string Eb to E. Maybe I can make that to do G#.
Does anyone have set up like that??
P4 is not very comfortable for me( but Paul has no problem with it) and I really don't have it at where current P1 is( then, C6 pedals gets pushed over to Vol.pedal and that gets uncomfortable too)
Any input?? Suggestions??
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Peter Nylund
From:
Finland
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Posted 16 Aug 2009 11:14 am
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I have the B to A lower on pedal 5 and the 6th string G# to F# on RKL leaving E to Eb on my LKR free to use anytime. I'm quite happy with my copedent.
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Ned McIntosh
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 16 Aug 2009 1:43 pm
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Hiro,
This topic has been discussed several times, and the advantages of splitting the Franklin change between a pedal (either pedal 0 or pedal 4) and RKL explained in some detail by several players.
FWIW I split it between pedal 4 and RKL on my Carter D10 and like it that way, although I am considering moving the two B to A changes to pedal 0 at some time in the futre as my pedal 4 also has a C6th change on it and it is now a bit "stiff". Moving between pedal 4 and pedals 1 & 2 is not a big deal for how I play.
Try a search using the words "Franklin Change" and I think you'll find enough information to help you but ultimately it is only you who can decide where this change goes to suit your playing. From my recollection, the general feeling was having the Franklin change split was better than having it all on one pedal, or lever, if it comes to that.
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