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Topic: Adjusting pedal height? |
Jeff Metz Jr.
From:
York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 12:46 am |
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I am looking to adjust my c pedal a little higher. I understand How its done, but I just cant figure out a good, safe way to do it without bending the rod. I need to loosen up the lock nut on the rod and screw the ball joint up higher correct? The nut is really tight so I need to hold the rod somehow while loosening it. Any input.
BTW. I DO not have a vice, so that's not an option.
THanks
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Mullen G2 SD10 , Lil Izzy Buffer, Goodrich 120 volume pedal, Boss DD-7, Peterson Strobo flip, Peavey Nashville 112 |
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Jason Putnam
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 1:22 am
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I would try a rag wrapped around the rod with a pair of vise grip pliers. That should do it.
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1967 Emmons Bolt On, 1995 Mullen PRP 3x5,Nashville 112, JOYO Digital Delay, Goodrich Volume Pedal, Livesteel Strings |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 3:15 am
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I put the hook end in a vise, or pair of vise-grips.
I used to just leave them on the guitar, til one badly seized one bent the pull tab on the guitar.
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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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James Wolf
From:
Georgia
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 7:20 am
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| I had this issue once. I could not get the lock washer off because the thread was in such bad shape. I ended up buying a new rod from Micheal Yahl. It wasn't terribly expensive. I hack sawed the old rod at the top of the thread to get my lock washer back. |
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Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 8:01 am
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| Just leave it on the guitar all hooked up and make sure you are going the right direction and give it a quick jerk with the wrench to loosen it. It should not be seized on your guitar. |
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Chris Lucker
From:
Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 9:01 am
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If you have a small nut thst jambs against the part thst connects to the pedal, place the part that fastens to the pedal in your vise and use the correct size wrench or spanner on the little nut. Don't hold the rod.
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Chris Lucker
Red Bellies, Bigsbys and a lot of other guitars. |
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Jeff Metz Jr.
From:
York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 11:28 pm
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Thanks guys for the help. I didn't think about letting it set up. Im still a little weary about that....don't wanna break a connection if it is tight. I doubt its bound tho as its a new guitar.
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Mullen G2 SD10 , Lil Izzy Buffer, Goodrich 120 volume pedal, Boss DD-7, Peterson Strobo flip, Peavey Nashville 112 |
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