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Topic: What kind of foam for pad? |
Brett Hansen
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Michigan, USA
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Posted 7 May 2022 9:56 am |
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| I'm recovering the pad on an sd10. What is the best type of foam that won't break down as easy? |
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Bobby D. Jones
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West Virginia, USA
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Posted 7 May 2022 8:56 pm
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I do not like for my wrists/arms to bury into the pad. I want to slide smooth over the pad.
1 of the very firm Grey Foams like used in steel guitar seats may be firm enough for good support.
I have put pads on a MSA S10, And 2 S12 guitars. I made the wood thick enough that I only used, Quilt filler or Polar fleece cloth for cushion on these.
Here is the picture of 1 of the pads with a place to put my bar and picks at the key head end. Very handy and protects bar/picks from falling when parked. |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 11 May 2022 8:23 am
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| The type of foam used for motorcycle seats and boat cushions works well. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 15 May 2022 6:24 pm
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Last edited by Jerry Overstreet on 25 May 2022 4:17 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 17 May 2022 8:47 am
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Brett, I used some thin EVA foam to redo my pad. EVA is a high-density, closed-cell foam, rugged and long lasting. It's available in various thicknesses. I think I used some that was around 4 mm thick. The pad is covered with faux-suede cloth that I found in a fabric store. It's a lot more comfortable than the vinly (expecially when it's hot). It has a lower profile that doesn't get in my way like the original thick pad did.
It's mounted on offset washers that maintain some separation above the top of the cabinet.
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2930489&highlight=#2930489
A couple of pictures from my rebuild:
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Richard Vogt
From:
Iowa, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2023 7:56 am Pick-up plate for Emmons PP
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| Where could I get a new pick-plate for Emmons PP the one I have was cobble up and the screws won't work to raise or lower.thank you Richard Vogt. Any body have one laying around I can buy. |
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 31 Jan 2023 8:30 am
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I like memory foam kitchen mats from WalMart or Job Lots. Yes.
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