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Topic: Volume Pedal String |
Boo Bernstein
From:
Los Angeles, CA
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Posted 20 Jul 2008 9:17 pm |
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I know this has been discussed before, but I can't readily find it. The string in my Emmons volume pedal broke today. Is there any kind of string that I can easily get tomorrow to replace it? Does it need to be waxed or anything special?
Also, is there a trick for getting the string through the guide? It's pretty difficult to reach that small hole -- is it best to take the pedal apart?
I have a gig tomorrow evening and would greatly appreciate the advice. Thanks, Boo |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2008 7:48 am
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Boo, the string needs to be woven nylon, not just twisted. Look at your mini-blinds. That type string is perfect. Some guys use fishing line which I have not tried but I am sure the right kind would be fine. If you use the woven nylon try burning the end with a soldering gun or match, the end will melt together making it easier to thread thru the hole and also keep it from unravelling.
Jerry |
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Boo Bernstein
From:
Los Angeles, CA
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Posted 21 Jul 2008 7:58 am
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Thanks so much, Jerry. Should woven nylon string be easily accessible at a regular hardware store?
Thanks again, Boo |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 21 Jul 2008 9:11 am
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Didn't Bobbe or someone recently mention using a waxed shoe string? The kind that comes in men's dress shoes.
Those can be purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc. |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2008 9:16 am
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Boo, I have not seen woven string at a hardware store in a while, I have only seen twisted. I did not know about Bobbe's mentioning a shoe string but I believe I would check into that.
Jerry |
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Stu Schulman
From:
Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 21 Jul 2008 9:20 am
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I have seen this string at "True Value" hardware stores,it comes in neon pink,and green,I can't remember what they call it...Plumber's? I've also bought used mini-blinds at a thrift store and used that string which works great.stu 
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2008 9:33 am
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Yep, I find the mini-blind string to be perfect and there is enough on one blind to do several pedals.
Jerry |
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Michael Haselman
From:
St. Paul
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Posted 21 Jul 2008 6:02 pm
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: a spool of braided, yellow nylon construction string. Mine has the brand name 'Stringliner." It works great, 100 feet for $3.75. That's about 50 lifetime supplies worth. Get it at any Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Jim Mitchell
From:
Phily,Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2008 3:22 am Fishing line
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There is some real tough fishing line out now that will not break and it will cut your fingers off if you grab the line as a [ TUNA ]fish is running
If you have a friend who fishes ask him to save what he cuts off when he ties a new rig on their line
You always pull off about 2 feet to get good string
look at this stuff
http://www.amazon.com/SpiderWire-Stealth-150-Yard-Fishing-Green/dp/B000FUEZSI/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1216725591&sr=8-2
you can find small boxes at a good tackle shop we fisher men use it for leaders
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Don Sulesky
From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 22 Jul 2008 5:32 am
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I go along with the string from the mini blinds.
I have used it to replace a broken string in my Goodrich pedal.
Don |
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Dennis Wallis
From:
Arkansas
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Posted 22 Jul 2008 2:01 pm
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| George L's used to sell string for volume pedals.I guess they still do. perfect for the job.I've used it before and lasts and lasts.Hasn't broken yet. |
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