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Dana Erlandson
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Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 5 May 2007 10:21 pm |
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I know this sounds like a lame question and it has no doubt been answered somewhere in the archives of this site ..(and if so, where??)......can someone give me the basic explanation of the push - pull changer system?
Is it better / not as good as all pull?
I mentioned to someone that I was going to look at an older model Emmons. I'm quite sure they suggested I stay away from it, because it had a push - pull system.
I've been playing a Fender 400 ( 3 pedals - 1 pedal converted to knee lever) for YEARS and have not had alot of serious playing time on other models. I am looking to move into 10 strings, 3 pedals, 4 levers, and few dollars. Just want to make as many wise choices as possible. Thanks! |
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Scott Howard
From:
Georgetown, TN, USA
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Posted 6 May 2007 3:39 am
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| There is a drawing in the book by Winnie winston. But I saw a drawing demonstrating the different types and thought it was on the Carter website but I can't find it now. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 6 May 2007 3:53 am
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Here is a link to the illustration on the Carter site:
Click Here |
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Benton Allen
From:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA
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Posted 6 May 2007 4:53 am
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| I am looking to move into 10 strings, 3 pedals, 4 levers, and few dollars. |
The "and few Dollars" part of that statement will probably eliminate the push/pull from consideration. The prices of older Emmons push/pulls are soaring through the roof.
Good luck! |
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 6 May 2007 8:01 am
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| The easiest way to explain it is that raises all pull and lowers all push. Also all changes bottom out on the body. That is what helps to create that magic tone. There is really no rocket science involved and if they are set up right, they will play good for a long time with no tuning issues. |
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Dana Erlandson
From:
Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 6 May 2007 6:06 pm
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| Thanks to all, ..especially for the link to the animated drawings..COOL! Sounds like no worries! Craig, Great job on the show in the Rapids. It really rekindled my steelin' desires! |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 6 May 2007 6:33 pm
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| Dana, they may have suggested you steer clear of pushpulls because they are not as easy for most guys to work on compared to the more modern, all pull guitars. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy working on vintage stuff, then you can have a great sounding vintage Emmons pushpull and be thrilled with it. (Or if you never change your setup, so you don't really need to 'work on it', but sometimes things get a little out of adjustment and the all-pull's are easier to straighten out when that happens.) |
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 6 May 2007 6:52 pm
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| Thanks Dana. We have a lot of fun doing it. Working on next year already. Got our featured players lined up too. Film at 11:00. |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 7 May 2007 4:47 pm Push Pull Diagram
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http://www.melmusic.com/laceyj/guide.html
Check this site...
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 8 May 2007 6:13 pm
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| Is it better / not as good as all pull? |
Neither, it's just different. Each one has some particular advantages. However, keep in mind that the majority of top pros today no longer prefer a push pull.
Plainly (and most people simply HATE it when I say this), there is no magic in any guitar. The magic is in the player. If you can't sound good on just about any guitar, trust me...the problem probably isn't in the guitar. |
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