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Topic: F lever tuning |
Bob Moore
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N. Rose, New York
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Posted 6 Jan 2011 5:36 pm |
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| I am having problems tuning my F knee lever. If I set it to specs when released my open e is sharp. Any suggestions before it goes to factory. Bob |
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Rick Abbott
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Indiana, USA
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Posted 6 Jan 2011 5:45 pm
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Return spring too weak/loose? Is the E-lower ok? Are the 4 and 8 strings both returning sharp? What guitar do you play? That'll help the pros respond faster.
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer |
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Bob Moore
From:
N. Rose, New York
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Posted 6 Jan 2011 6:11 pm
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| Rick It is a 08 SD10 Fessy. Black. Love the steel. I can tune straight up real close but to do the tuning that was here on the forum. I have problems. Bob |
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 6 Jan 2011 6:18 pm
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Are you saying that when you tune the lever to the number (I use -18 cents) the string comes back sharp? Also, is it both the 4th and 8th strings or just one?
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer |
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Bent Romnes
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London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 6 Jan 2011 6:22 pm
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Bob, it could be that you have turned the nylon hex nut too far when tuning that lever. The linkage is supposed to have a wee bit of slack.
Turn your guitar upside-down.While you just barely wiggle the lever in direction of the pull, observe the nylon nut closely. There is supposed to be a hair of play between the nut where it contacts the raise finger. In other words, the lever should move slightly before the string starts to raise.
Try this first. If that's not it, let us know.
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BenRom Pedal Steel Guitars
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 6 Jan 2011 6:39 pm
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Bent, that's just where I was goin'! You're just smart enough to ask it first 
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer |
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Bob Moore
From:
N. Rose, New York
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Posted 6 Jan 2011 7:15 pm Thanks
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| Thanks guys. I started backing out the plastic nut and started to see a difference. Not as much sharp. I use the same tuning -18 for the lever. I will work more on it tomorrow and let you know how it turns out. I realized that I had it turned in to much. I will continue tomorrow and let you know. Thanks for your help. I really appreiacte it. Bob |
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Bent Romnes
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