Dan Beller-McKenna
From:
Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 18 Oct 2007 1:57 am |
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About a year and a half ago I changed the tenth string whole-step raise on my A pedal (B-C#) to a whole-step lower (B-A). I love it and can't imagine going back. But I still like to get that good old effect of hitting the A and B pedals on the 10-8-6 grip to go from I to IV (lowering 9 from D-C# is fine for some things but doesn’t replace this particular effect), so I added the tenth string whole-step raise to the C pedal, which I am also accustom to and happy with.
Only problem, as you might imagine, is that the C pedal is now pretty stiff as it is raising three strings a whole step. Any thoughts on how to lighten the feel of that pedal? I ought to know the basic principles about rods closer to the body, farther from the changer axle and all that, but somehow I can never keep it straight.
Any advice appreciated.
Dan
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 18 Oct 2007 3:34 am
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Closer to the axle (crossrod) equals less effort, but more movement (longer throw) required. It's either that, or install some helper springs to counterbalance the extra string pulling effort.
(I put the 10th lower on the lever that lowers my 2nd string...and it works very well there!) |
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