New (to me) BMI S10

Joel McCoy · From: Georgia, USA

So How's everybody doin'? I know i have not posted in a while but don't open your mouth (virtual or not..) unless you have something good to say right? Well, I just (as in tonight) picked up this used BMI S10 3x3. I got it mainly because the Sho-Bud needs buku work done on it and I just joined a band that was losing it's steel player so I made a deal with my VERY patient and understanding and PREGNANT wife.."Honey, if you let me buy this I will sell my Acoustic to make up the cost. She took me seriously because not much could get me to sell my Guild but it was too good a deal to pass up. Now on to the questions..my legs are long. The BMI has the old-school adjustable legs like my Fingertip but the pedal rods are WAY to short to use all that adjustability. Where can I find longer rods? I guess a more mechanically inclined fellow would make them out of Threaded rod or something but I have no time to be dealing with that, and currently have to sit WAY to far away from it. Also, where do I get a tuning wrench? I never needed one with the 'Tip for obvious reasons. Thanks, and now on to the pics...

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'64 Sho-Bud Fingertip D-10 9+1, Goodrich VP, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Custom, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Head unit, '75 Tele, '77 Guild D25, '71 YBA-1, Marshall 4x10 and a Les Paul.

Tony Glassman · From: The Great Northwest

I don't know what the ends of you're pedal rods look like, but I made pedal rod extenders for my PP.

Show Pro used to sell these rod lengthening kits(see link below). I'm not sure if they still do. If not, they're easy to make from scratch w/ parts from any decent hardware store.

I used an extension nut, and 10/32 set-screw secured w/ with loc-tite in one end. The set-screw is placed into the pedal rod connecter and the open end on the pedal rod threads.

http://www.steelguitarshopper.com/show-pro-1-pedal-rod-extender-10-32/

You can make front leg spacers w/ PVC pipe, or fibre faucet washers if needed too.

Wesley Medlen · From: LaCygne,Ks

Get a hold of Don at BMI he more than likely can fix you up. Go to links on here it will give you the information to contact him. By the way I have 2 SD10 BMI's love them. Wes
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Justice S10 Jr, Gibson Electra 6string, Boss Katana 100, Steelers Choice ,Gretsch 6 string lap, Hilton VP

Joel McCoy · From: Georgia, USA

Thanks Tony for the info. Wes, I pm'd Dan about the serial number, looking for the steel's birthday and found myself looking at their parts list for a while. They have pedal rod's but I'll have to call and ask if they have longer ones. I think my daughter and I will go looking for a collapsible piano bench to replace the too-tall seat I have now.
Wes, I really like this guitar. It's so small compared with sitting behind the 'Tip, and MUCH lighter! It's such a pleasure to be able to play steel again properly.
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'64 Sho-Bud Fingertip D-10 9+1, Goodrich VP, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Custom, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Head unit, '75 Tele, '77 Guild D25, '71 YBA-1, Marshall 4x10 and a Les Paul.

Billy Carr · From: Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)

These guitars seem to last forever. Be sure to lube the entire changer, nut rollers and all of the metal on metal movements underneath. I've tried different types of oil over the years but I've pretty much settled on Marvel Mystery Oil. Bill Stafford suggested it 4 or 5 years ago. There'll usually be a better feel with pedals, KL'ers after the lube. I do my Excel once a month whenever I change strings. Tri-Flo, Rem Oil, Singer Oil and several are all good. Good luck.

Joel McCoy · From: Georgia, USA

Thanks Billy. I played that guitar hard last night at band practice and I wasn't half bad...but I'm afraid I was only a quarter good! Joking aside...the guitar stays in tune remarkably well...which is good because I have yet to get a tuning wrench. This thing need some lube because it's quite dusty...and some new strings. I switch between Steel, Keys, Lap Steel and 6 string guitar in the band plus singing so there's a lot going on...but I kept making the band play the steel songs because it was so much FUN!
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'64 Sho-Bud Fingertip D-10 9+1, Goodrich VP, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Custom, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Head unit, '75 Tele, '77 Guild D25, '71 YBA-1, Marshall 4x10 and a Les Paul.

Benton Allen · From: Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA

Hi Joel!
The BMI uses a standard 3/16 Hex wrench (available anywhere) to tune the tuners. You probably have one in your tool box. If not, FoBro Carl Williams makes a really nice "Grab-n-Tune wrench for not a lot of money. Georg-L, Xcelite have them also.
Congrats on the "New" BMI! They are great, solidly designed and built guitars.
Cheers!
Benton

Joel McCoy · From: Georgia, USA

Thanks Benton. I'll be ordering a wrench this weekend. I have to put myself through "Pedal Steel set-up boot-camp" because it took me WAY to long to get it set up at practice. We have a gig at the mall of GA in early July so I have to be ready to go by then. That will be my first time playing steel on stage....in front of A LOT of people!
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'64 Sho-Bud Fingertip D-10 9+1, Goodrich VP, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Custom, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Head unit, '75 Tele, '77 Guild D25, '71 YBA-1, Marshall 4x10 and a Les Paul.

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

The average hardware will have the nut drivers, too. But I usually have to buy a set to get 3/16, though.
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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

Joel McCoy · From: Georgia, USA

hey Lane, I thought about that. Just running down to ACE or something but I like the Idea of having one that has an big easy to grip handle and no bit's to lose on a dark stage. As it is now, that little guitar is rock solid, tuning wise so I think I can wait for the shipping. My poor Georgia band-mates got a full plate of angry New Yorker at the last practice though, since I was on the damn floor for about 20 minutes trying to get the pedal rods to attach to the darn pedals. You can take the boy outta New York but it's real hard to take the New York outta the boy. At least they now know who they let in the band!
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'64 Sho-Bud Fingertip D-10 9+1, Goodrich VP, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Custom, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Head unit, '75 Tele, '77 Guild D25, '71 YBA-1, Marshall 4x10 and a Les Paul.

Jr. Watts · From: Calico Rock Ar.

Hi Joel. Congrats on your BMI. Here is a idea for a tuning wrench. You could get a round wooden drawer pull in whatever diameter that you like and drill the center hole to a tight fit for a 3/16 screwdriver bit.then you could stain it to match you BMI and put the screwdriver in the drilled hole with a bit of epoxy. I made one for my Sierra. It works great. Jr. Watts Smile

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Sierra 12/10 gearless, Gibson Console Grand, Homemade dobro, Gretsch 5122, Peavey Session 400 limited, Peavey Classic VTX, Spectra 30-7.

Joel McCoy · From: Georgia, USA

Thanks for the idea JR. If I can find time between the stay-at-home dad gig, and practice and sleep I'll give that a try. It's hard to run power tools and watch a 3 y/o at the same time.
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'64 Sho-Bud Fingertip D-10 9+1, Goodrich VP, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Custom, Sho-Bud/Evans Compactra 100 Head unit, '75 Tele, '77 Guild D25, '71 YBA-1, Marshall 4x10 and a Les Paul.

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