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Topic: G# sticking on raise? |
Steve Howard
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High Ridge, Missouri, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 3:45 am |
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My G# is sticking occasionally on the raise. The knub that holds the back of my string is not going back down like it should. I know this is vague, but it isn't happening all the time, but when it does stick, it puts me somewhere between a G# and an A.
I don't know the terms of all the parts so bare with me. But it looks like at the butt of the guitar where my pedal tuners are, the little metal piece that houses the rod for the G# (B pedal) will stick when the B pedal is pushed down so that when it is released, that little metal piece stays back where it was instead of coming back out.
Anyone have any ideas? I have two gigs this weekend and I think I can manage but it is annoying. |
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John Daugherty
From:
Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 4:08 am
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Steve, a common,but often overlooked cause for this problem is: A string ball has fallen into the changer. This happens when a string breaks at the ball. There could also be some other object stuck in the changer.
There are other causes, but I would start by looking down into the back of the changer, using a flashlight.
The return spring may be need to be tightened or may need to clean and lube some parts.
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James Morehead
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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 5:17 am
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Steve, It might be helpful to know what brand steel you have, as there are different mechanisms to consider.  |
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Steve Howard
From:
High Ridge, Missouri, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 5:24 am
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 6:57 am
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Steve, if the metal part you describe is the spacer between the changer finger and nylon tuning nut, I would suggest removing the nylon tuner, and inspect the spacer for nicks, damage or mushrooming and galling on the changer finger. If so, you can file and clean it up and/or reverse it on the rod.
These are pretty heavy duty, so it would be uncommon but possible.
Charlie suggests lubing the changer at least every 6 mos. or so as previously stated in John's sage advise.
You can alway call Charlie Stepp for expert advise. 502/957 1059.
Good luck. |
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