Jeff Metz Jr.
From:
York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2014 10:57 pm |
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I am familiar with just about all aspects of my Steel except for the process of tuning the 2nd string half stop. I understand you use tension of the 9th string? I have read the instructions in the Mullen owners manual but I find them hard to follow. Could someone please explain this process in layman's terms? Thank you so much for your time and information!
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 25 Aug 2014 1:25 am
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Zum uses the same method (I personally prefer using a dedicated half stop, but never mind), so here's how to tune it.
1) Tune both strings open
2) Tune the C# of the second string using the nylon nut of the second string
3) (this part seems weird, but don't worry about it, it works) Tune the 2nd string D by turning the nylon nut of THE NINTH STRING. Unlike most changes, you'll have to release the lever and reapply it to check it. The half stop works by using the hitch and extra effort of the ninth string's pull to feel the D.
4) Tune the 9th string C# with the cap screw on the deck of the 9th string.
ALTERNATIVELY, if you have the split screws on every string and you have the lever/pedal that raises 1&2, and want BOTH ways of achieving a D on the second string (the other being raising to E and then using the C# lever to pull it down a whole step: it has a cool bluesy vibe to it), it's slightly more complicated.
1) Tune both strings open
2) Tune the 2nd string raise
3) While holding the raise, hit the lower lever all the way. Tune THAT D note with the 2nd string lower's nylon nut
4) Release the raise, tune the C# with the split tuning cap screw on the second string
5) Tune the half stop D with the 9th string's nylon nut
6) Tune the 9th string C# with the split tuning cap screw.
There ya go. Let us know if you have problems.
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