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Topic: c6th lower gto a f |
Paul Wade
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mundelein,ill
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Posted 29 Jun 2004 6:02 am |
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hello,
i just installed a LKL in the center of my msa to lower G to F change. it is a triple r aise and triple lower changer. can't not tune the g to a f all the way... ti's a #24 on it. can anybody help me on this ??
paul wade  [This message was edited by Paul Wade on 29 June 2004 at 09:43 AM.] |
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 29 Jun 2004 6:22 am
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Paul,
The answer depends on the model of your PSG. Since you did not indicate this, I would suggest you try the following:
Push on the lower finger at the right end plate to see if the G will lower all the way to an F.
If Yes, you need MORE travel on the knee lever. Figure a way to do this. If NO, there are several possibilities:
1. The lower return spring may be too tight.
2. The string gauge may need to be changed.
3. It may not be possible to lower that string a full tone on that changer. Note: some changers won't.
If number 3 is the case, it is usually possible to have this corrected by modifying the changer finger. But this would require someone thoroughly familiar with your guitar.
May Jesus bless you in your quests,
carl[This message was edited by C Dixon on 29 June 2004 at 07:25 AM.] |
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Jeff Lampert
From:
queens, new york city
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Posted 29 Jun 2004 8:10 am
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Paul, that 5th string G to F lower requires a lot of leverage. It is a lower, a full-tone, and on the thinnest wound string, all of which add up to a lot of travel and/or leverage needed. I have that lower and it is useful, BUT, if you can't get that, you could alternatively raise the 6th string E to F, which is much less demanding, requiring a much shorter/less leveraged pull. It will also give you the F note, with some very useful voicings. Either way, you will get the F note you need. Also, keep in mind that those players that raise the 6th string E to F usually don't leave the 2nd string alone. Either they raise the 2nd string from E to F, or they lower it from E to Eb. Both are about equal in occurance so you might have to experiment on which you like more, if you choose to go that the 6th string route.
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Russ Wever
From:
Kansas City
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Posted 1 Jul 2004 8:17 pm
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Paul,
The 'core' string of a .024W (or any guage wound string) can vary from one manufacturer to the next. With all else equal, using a .024W with a larger 'core' will give more change in pitch than a .024W with a 'smaller' 'core'.
~Russ |
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