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Topic: String on foot pedal |
Jeff Hyman
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2008 11:10 pm |
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| Sorry if this is a repeat of a common question, but where can I get the proper pedal string and even more important, the instructions to replace the volume pedal string. This string breaking on a gig has only happened once in the last 30 years. Unless you carry a spare, you're up the river without a paddle. For some reason, I remember screwing up the string wrapping pattern when I tried to replace it back then. FYI: I have a SHO~BUD pedal that attaches directly to the pedal bar. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. |
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Steve Hitsman
From:
Waterloo, IL
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Sonny Priddy
From:
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 6:38 am string
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| Bobbe seymour has The String You Need At Steel guitar nashville. (1-615-822-5555) SONNY. |
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John Roche
From:
England
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 6:50 am
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| Try a boat shop, they keep all kinds of string ... |
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 12:04 pm
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How difficult would it be to convert a volume pedal to a gear drive?
ROGER |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 1:46 pm
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Not difficult, but the smoothness of it's feel would probably suffer. DeArmond always used a rack and pinion, but it had a "bumpy" feel to it. With the right kind of gears, that could be eliminated, but gears have their own inherent problems, too. If you have to replace the string every 5-10 years, that's simple enough for most players. And if you're looking for something that doesn't have a string, there's the Hilton and Goodrich electronic types, both of which are very good.
Check the string every year or so (instead of just waiting for it to fail), and lube the pedal, and it won't let you down when you really need it.
In a pinch, a shoestring makes a pretty good substitute for the (usually preferred) braided nylon cord. |
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Jeff Hyman
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 3:33 pm
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| I appreciate all the info. I think I can get started to replace the string. |
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Chuck Snider R.I.P.
From:
West Virginia, USA - Morgantown, WV
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 4:21 pm
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Here is a link to Greg Cutshaw's website which I just used recently to replace the pot in my Goodrich as well as restring it. He includes some pretty good pictures to follow, upclose and clear. This is for a Goodrich pedal but maybe it will help in your case.
String replacement and routing in a Goodrich 120:
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Goodrich%20120%20Pot/Detailed%20Stringing/Detailed%20Stringing.html
Replacing the pot in a Goodrich 120:
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Goodrich%20120%20Pot/Goodrich%20120%20Pot.html
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GFI U-12 Ultra Keyless, Carter Black U-12, both with Alumitones, and a sweet '70 Sho-Bud Permanent D-10, NV400 in Rick Johnson cabs, NV112, '73 Vibrosonic in Rick Johnson cabs, Hilton pedal, Steeler's Choice seat, Bessdang Gizmos from Dale Hansen, and a few other widgets and doodads.
I may not sound good, I just don't wanna sound bad. |
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Jeff Hyman
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 5:09 pm
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Chuck,
Thanks for those links. I notice you're from N.Carolina. I've got a friend that just moved down your way. Ron Widman 843-697-6961 (wifes name is Patty). Ron is a really good Country Bass player and can sing good high harmony as well. If your looking, or know anyone that is, he'd be worth trying out. |
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Chuck Snider R.I.P.
From:
West Virginia, USA - Morgantown, WV
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Posted 21 Sep 2008 5:48 pm
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Jeff, I was curious about the area code of your buddy. I think that may actually be in the Charleston Sount Carolina area??? If that's the case, he's quite a ways from me. If he was closer though, I'd hook up with him. I meet with some guys every week in the Durham area to jam. I'm about 25 miles straight north of Durham, not far from the Virginia line. By the way, I'll eventually be moving to the fringe of your neck of the woods, specifically the Morgantown, WV area. Not sure when that will happen though. Gotta sell the house down here first. I also bought a PSG from Ernie Pollack (Ernie's Music http://www.hereintown.net/~shobud75/) who is just outside Cumberland, MD. Great guy to deal with if you need any PSG stuff.
-Chuck
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GFI U-12 Ultra Keyless, Carter Black U-12, both with Alumitones, and a sweet '70 Sho-Bud Permanent D-10, NV400 in Rick Johnson cabs, NV112, '73 Vibrosonic in Rick Johnson cabs, Hilton pedal, Steeler's Choice seat, Bessdang Gizmos from Dale Hansen, and a few other widgets and doodads.
I may not sound good, I just don't wanna sound bad. |
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Tony Davis
From:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Posted 23 Sep 2008 3:33 am
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Been a long time since I broke string on my Emmons pedal.....I use builders chalk line....nylon.
Being so far away and only visiting the States once a year....I fix my own pots.....AB 500K
I remove the pot....gently open the tabs that keep the cover on......having pot in fully open or fully closed position...so cover fits back in same place..........then blow it out with a can of compressed air.....from Tandy
If your pedal is noisy.....firstly wiggle the connections on the tabs...could be a dry joint
When replacing pot......before soldering connections...hit the tabs with a small file,,,remove the chrome and get down to the brass to allow the solder to make a better joint |
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Jeff Hyman
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2008 1:52 pm
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Tony... thanks for the feedback.
Chuck, Morgantown is probably a couple of hours or more from where I'm at. How far will you be from Berkely Springs WV? |
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