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Topic: Sho-Bud The Professional tuning rods |
Fred Glave
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McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2009 11:51 am |
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How tough is it to buy tuning rods for an old Bud? Is it diffcult to make them? I'd like to add a couple of pulls to my steel but need at least one rod to start things.
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Zum Encore, Zum Stage One, Fender 2000, Harlan Bros., Multi-Kord, |
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James Morehead
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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 9 Sep 2009 12:05 pm
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| Fred, you'll play heck to get the original old hex type. But you can get stainless steel rod at a welding supply, thread one end, and use nylon tuners--I run the nylon deep into the threads so it does not slip, and you can tune the barrels just fine. Barrels will likey be pretty hard to find--that's your real challenge. |
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Paul Foster
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2009 6:02 pm Barrellels
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HI
I saw your post and thought I would share with you, go to any hobby shop and get some "Wheel Collars
" Thay come in all sizes and they work just fine, Ace Hdwe. has a great assortment of springs that work just fine, Hope this helps |
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Matthew Carlin
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Lake County, IL.
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Posted 10 Sep 2009 6:22 am
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Just get in touch with Dave P. in wheeling Il, He rebuilt my Professional, He makes rods, barrels and anything else you may need.
Shoot me a Pm if you need his contact info.
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Fred Glave
From:
McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2009 9:04 am
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Thanks guys. I know of Dave Peterson. I'll track him down.
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Skip Edwards
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LA,CA
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Posted 10 Sep 2009 9:47 am
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Doesn't John Coop make rods?
I seem to remember him making improved rods for barrel-tuning Buds. They were one-piece, and had a male hex end, so you could use a standard George L type tuning wrench, and you wouldn't have to worry about the hex end coming uncrimped from the rod.
A good idea, if you ask me... |
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Fred Glave
From:
McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2009 10:10 am
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Yes Skip, Coop did the work on my steel when I bought it earlier this year. I could have him supply them, and I just might do that. But I also need someone to help me relocate a rack assembly from the C6 neck over to the E9 neck too. I love Coops work, but I don't relish the idea of driving about 300 miles down to his place, and then going back again, to pick it up.
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