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Topic: Changing copendent on a Pro 1 |
Marc Jenkins
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Posted 30 May 2007 10:23 am |
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My new Pro 1 is stellar! I couldn't be happier.
I would, however, like to make one change to the copedent. Right now the RKL raises the F#'s to G, and I'd like to have it lower the B's to Bb. I've had a little look underneath, and it seems to me that I'll have to buy some parts and do some drilling. Any sage advice?
Chris LeDrew: that phone call will be much needed some time in the future!
Marc |
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Chris LeDrew
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Canada
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Posted 30 May 2007 11:09 am
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Marc,
That's a fairly easy change. No drilling or parts needed!! You just need a couple of wrenches that will fit the set screws that hold the rods and bell cranks in place.You'll need to remove the rods, loosen the two bell cranks on the cross shaft, and shift them so they're in line with the 5th and 10th string pulls. (Go by the A pedal pull rods for positioning). Then put the rods back through the changer in the lowest "lower" slot, which is the bottom changer hole when the guitar is upright. Reconnect them to the bell cranks and tighten them.
There are some variables with this procedure, such as positioning of the swivels, but it's not that difficult. Give me a call if you still have my number. If not, email me.
Take a look at what the RKL change is doing now. With a change of rod positioning and bell cranks, it will lower the B's the same way as it's raising the F#'s now.
I can't recall if you have the triple raise Superpro or the earlier two-hole puller system? Either way, it's not that hard. The Superpro has rod clips that you pop off, and the two-hole pullers attach to the rod by a little screw, in the brass swivel, that you need to loosen.
Hope my description's clear as mud to you. 
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Jackson Steel Guitars
Web: www.chrisledrew.com |
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Marc Jenkins
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 30 May 2007 12:45 pm
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Thanks Chris,
I'll try this out on the weekend.
And yes, I still have you number! |
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