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Topic: sticking problem |
Bob Moore
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N. Rose, New York
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Posted 5 Aug 2013 3:27 pm |
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| I have a 2008 Fessy SD10 that since I changed the strings strings 4&5 come back sometimes sharp and then flat. I checked with Jerry and corrected my string size with some improvement. I cleaned the changer again some improvement but still can't play it. The spring on string 5 catches and it can be pushed back in place but still don't work right. Had fellow steeler from area came and spent much time playing with it to no avail. I also loosened strings 4-5 at nylon nut end and retuned still same problem. any suggestions? Thanks for looking. Bob Moore |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 5 Aug 2013 5:04 pm
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What's the spring catching on?
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Bobby Boggs
From:
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Posted 5 Aug 2013 8:02 pm
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| Lane Gray wrote: |
| What's the spring catching on? |
My guess the bottom of the raise finger.Toying with the return spring adjustment and oiling the spring were the finger brushes it should take care of the problem.
This problem is not that unusual to two brands of PSG.'s I will not name either. But feel it's a problem that should not happen even if the return spring is ill adjusted. I should add it may be necessary to change the spring if it's been over stretched due all the adjusting.
Nuff said.
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Bob Moore
From:
N. Rose, New York
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Posted 6 Aug 2013 11:30 am
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| I can't tell where it is catching.I even backed off the C pedal as it was moving with when ABare applied. I lubed the changer and found nothing binding. I put everything back in place and something is still catching or binding. It all happened when I changed strings, Bob |
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 6 Aug 2013 12:34 pm
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Bob you wrote.
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| The spring on string 5 catches and it can be pushed back in place but still don't work right. |
Is this no longer happening? I'd like to help. But from where I'm setting about all I can do is guess. You mentioned talking to Jerry. He's the best man for the job. Until you reach him. Check and make sure than none of the crossbars that change the pitch of string 5 are dragging.
I'm sure you'll figure this out before long. Best of luck.
bb
Last edited by Bobby Boggs on 6 Aug 2013 6:21 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Bob Moore
From:
N. Rose, New York
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Posted 6 Aug 2013 1:10 pm
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| Bobby I havn't given up on it yet. I just can't figure out what I did wrong changing strings. It was fine until I did. Bob |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 6 Aug 2013 1:16 pm
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Remember that the lower finger tugs stuff around while the string tension is off.
While unlikely, it might have gone cattywhumpus as you pulled it back up.
Try removing all the tension, then pull it back up.
Just a thought.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Bob Moore
From:
N. Rose, New York
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Posted 14 Aug 2013 6:51 pm
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| Thanks to all who helped. part of my problem was the springs were very loose. I tightened them up some and most of my problems are solved. When I started tuning my C pedal was causing problems and working very tight. I am learning as I go on the adventure. Bob |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 18 Aug 2013 4:39 pm
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| Bob Moore wrote: |
| Bobby I havn't given up on it yet. I just can't figure out what I did wrong changing strings. It was fine until I did. Bob |
With just changing the strings, I can't see anything that would cause this except wrong string guages, or the changer being over-tuned.  One thing to keep in mind is that a guitar that's merely had the strings changed should require very little adjusting of the nylon nuts. Also, always remember to play the guitar a few minutes before you start adjusting the nuts. The strings should have time to "stretch and set" before you go changing the pedal tunings.  |
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Bob Moore
From:
N. Rose, New York
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Posted 18 Aug 2013 5:52 pm
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| Thanks Don I have the AB pedals fixed I think now I working on the C pedal. I'm going to back off the nylon nuts and start over. It's been a learning for me as never touched a steel except to try to play and simple adj. I made my mess and I'm getting the better of it. I will let everyone know when its done. Thanks again. Bob |
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Dave Grafe
From:
Hudson River Valley NY
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Posted 18 Aug 2013 6:52 pm
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| If the strings are not perfectly centered they will cause the finger to bind |
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