All pull lower?

Michael Lester · From: Illinois, USA

It just dawned on me that I don't understand the physics of a 'pull' lower.

Stretching the string for a raise makes sense, but how does a 'pull' on the string lower the tone?

Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

It's because of the design of the changer finger.
You're not pulling on the string, you're pulling on the changer finger.
The all pull pedal steels use a "scissors" type finger, as compared to push/pull or pull release type guitars.
That's what makes the pull lower possible. Very Happy

Erv

Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

https://www.steelguitar.com/maps/changer.html# This site has many diagrams of all pull changers as well as push-pull types along with a lot of others pertaining to pedal steel guitars. Compliments of the old Carter website that the site owners decided to leave up after they closed shop. Lots of helpful information here.

Michael Lester · From: Illinois, USA

As soon as I read your reply I knew to remember the 'scissors'...just not a lot going on upstairs today Smile

Thanks Irv...

Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

I have the same problem! Very Happy

Erv

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