ETS Steel Parts

Brian McDonald · From: Indiana, USA

Greetings -

I'm a new Steeler, looking to move my LKL and LKR levers on my new ETS steel out one position away from center. I'm wondering a couple things. 1. Where might I try to locate some sort of extension linkage kit to move these levers? and, 2. Generally speaking, is there a place where I should look for parts for this steel?

I am aware of the sad news of Larry Agan, and just want to make the right adjustments and play the heck out of this fine guitar he helped build. My condolonces to all who knew him.

Fred Glave · From: McHenry, Illinois, USA

Steve Whetstone and Gary Sill are both ETS dealers in Illinois. Either one of them may be able to help you out. Both of them are members of the SGF.
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b0b · From: Cloverdale, CA, USA

I think that all you need are the pull rods. As I recall, the side rails are pre-machined to allow installation of levers at several different positions.

I've already sold my stash of ETS parts. Sorry that I can't help you.
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Gary Sill · From: Mt. Zion, IL, USA

All are sold.

Thanks for mentioning me.

I stock some parts for Mullen guitars and some new Mullen steels.

Call if I may help you.

Gary Sill 217-433-7455
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Tucker Jackson · From: Portland, Oregon, USA

Question: Does the ETS have an adjustment screw on each lever to set the "angle of the dangle?" If so, maybe you can get them in a more comfortable position with an outward adjustment...

Oh, and you said you're a new steeler so maybe this will be new information: it seems most steels are designed assuming you'll be sitting with your body centered around the 15th fret or so. If you're not doing that and are sitting more toward the center of the guitar, try scooting your seat over to the right and, voila! No need to modify the guitar, and it might even be easier to work the pedals. Very Happy

Bob Carlucci · From: Candor, New York, USA

I guess I don't get it??.. wasn't it only a year or so ago that I saw the first of these ETS steels for sale?.. Are they out of business already?... No parts available??.. bob
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b0b · From: Cloverdale, CA, USA

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=242456

Very sad. Crying or Very sad

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Fred Glave · From: McHenry, Illinois, USA

There is a small set screw that can be adjusted to set your lever angle. It's near the pivot point of the levers.
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Bob Carlucci · From: Candor, New York, USA

Jerry Tillman · From: Florida

I had a phone conversation a few days ago with Bud Carter.We talked about the loss of Larry Agan and what a shock it was.We talked briefly about him keeping the ETS steel guitars going which he said he was going to do as soon as a few things got cleared up.I am not in any position to speak for Bud in anyway but after our conversation I feel he is going to keep going building ETS steels.We also talked about the MCI steels some and that was very interesting.Leading up to the Dallas show I had a conversation with Larry about coming to the show.I told him I could not make it this year but that I would come next year.I intend to be at the next Dallas show.Sorry for the long post.Jerry Tillman

Brian McDonald · From: Indiana, USA

Thanks all for your feedback - great information all around. Bob, the side rails are pre-machined and the knee levers can be moved to that outside position. I'm thinking the correct answer is to get the proper pull rods and I'm in business.

To answer some of the other comments: I have adjusted the knee lever angles and all are comfortable minus the left knee angle from my knee to the pedals. It seems much more egernomically correct for the leg to be straight above the pedals. At least for my wide stance. I did make sure I am sitting at the correct position. The good news is I am still learning my way around the fretboard without any levers right now, so it may be a blessing not to have that LKL installed right now anyway. Aaaaand, I'm very happy with the tone of this fine guitar, so I'm just getting to know how to work with her a little better.

Bill Moore · From: Manchester, Michigan

It may seem more ergonomically correct for the left knee to be positioned straight toward the pedals, but most players don't agree with that. Why do you think you guitar built with the knee levers in their current position? It's generally accepted that the left knee should be directed at an angle toward the pedals. This makes it easier to operate the pedals and levers. Your body position should be centered at about the 15th fret. I'd suggest that you search out every photograph and video you can find of well known professional players and see where they sitting relative to their guitars. The majority will be sitting to the right, with the left leg at an angle toward the pedals. It's your guitar, you can change anything that you want, but it's probably not necessary.

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