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Topic: Stiff Sho-Bud Volume Pedal |
Joe A. Camacho
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Posted 19 May 2012 6:00 pm |
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| I just got another Sho-Bud volume pedal it's got a Bradley pot in it and sounds so much better than my other with a newer pot. Only problem is that it's pretty stiff to push down, the screws on the sides arent tight at all, any ideas of how to loosen the action? |
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Dan Beller-McKenna
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Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 19 May 2012 7:12 pm
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Don't know whether it's relevant or not, but I had a similar issue with a Goodrich pedal last winter, turned out to be the pot itself. You might try throwing another pot in there and seeing how it feels.
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 19 May 2012 10:12 pm
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remove the string, twist the pot to see if that's your problem.
Also, examine the string for binding: I once left the string trying to climb over itself, was essentially unusable.
ISTR that Sho-Bud pedals lack a wrappable screw, but the principle is the same, have a picture:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=223731
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 20 May 2012 12:58 am
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Joe, Check your string for age. Sounds like you have a very good pot--nice and tight yet. LOVE those old Allen Bradleys. Here's how I restring them with fly-fishing line--works for me. I use a needle nose pliars to keep the line tight--ya gotta keep that string tight. Also, check that spring towards the back of the pedal, make sure it's not a real stiff one. Back off the lock nuts on the side screws until it feels right for you. I LOVE those old shobud pedals.
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 21 May 2012 5:30 pm
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There Joe, your thread is back down to size. Had trouble posting the other night, --it wouldn't show it posted--thus the numerous repeats. Then the thread disappeared all together. Computer ghost?
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Joe A. Camacho
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Posted 21 May 2012 9:21 pm
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| Thanks James! |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 22 May 2012 4:45 am
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Just for the archives, here's a picture of the wiring of a 'bud pot pedal--might help some one out some time.
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