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Wade Branch
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Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 6:37 am |
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| I bought a 72 Emmons "Fatback" P/P.It has not got here yet,but when it does I need to know how to tune it.So how do you tune a P/P guitar ? Also are there any tricks,tips or secrets that I need to know about the Emmons. |
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John Lacey
From:
Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 9:11 am
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| There's one to many http:// in your address. Great site! |
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Cliff Kane
From:
the late great golden state
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 11:38 am
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| John Lacey's field guide is excellent, and will ground you in the tuning and mechanism. Thanks so much, John. Also, make sure that the little allen head setscrews that secure the bellcranks to the cross shafts, and the travel stop collars to the pull/push rods, are tight: these have a tendency to work lose and can cause all sorts of tuning headaches. When you have a chance, take it to an expert push-pull tech as there are ways to adjust the pedal action, etc. The p/p is such a lovely beast! Congrats!...please tell us all about it when you get it. |
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Dave Diehl
From:
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 2:36 pm
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| Wade, Bobbe Seymour has made a Video Tape titled "Push Pull - Maintenance. Excellent reference for not only tuning but general information. |
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Wade Branch
From:
Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2006 6:39 am
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| Thanks for the info,I read the website and there is a lot of helpful info on the push pull ,but Iam still not sure how to just plug in my tuner at a gig and tune it.Anyone got any info for me ? The guitar will be here tuesday,I sure would like to know how to tune it when it gets here. |
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 30 Oct 2006 7:52 am
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Tune all the raises individually using the tuning keys (Machine Heads) with the Pedal(s) or lever(s) actuated, and THEN tune the OPEN version of that particular string using the adjusting screw on the finger.
Then actuate the flattening pedals or levers and adjust the note(s) to be in tune, with the screws in the endplate .
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2006 7:53 am
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You need to go to John Lacey's site a print
out his instructions for tuning. |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2006 8:09 am
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Wade, I sent you a step by step email which should help you a lot.
Jerry |
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2006 6:28 pm
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| And if you have trouble tuning a certain raise or lower make sure your changer is tune before you loosen any rod collars. |
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Wade Branch
From:
Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 Oct 2006 5:57 am
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Thanks guys for the info,I think Jerry Roller has got me on the right track.It will be here today so we'll see.
Gee ,I hope it comes with all the Dicky Overbey presets built into it,haha. |
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 31 Oct 2006 6:04 am
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Ahha..Now it comes out Wade..You have been listening to way tooooooo much Dicky Overby!
You will never get over it now - the bug has bitten you for sure 
Have fun with that push pull... Ron |
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Wade Branch
From:
Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 Oct 2006 10:50 am
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| Yes Ron,Iam going to have get on to Dicky the next time I see him,he owes me $2750 for forcing me to have to achieve that Dicky tone...haha |
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