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Topic: 6th string tuning problem |
Delvin Morgan
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Lindstrom, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2009 7:43 am |
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| I have a Williams 12 string exE9, which I just put on new strings with a wound 6th string. The problem is, when I try to tune that string, I can tune it open OK, but then when I try to tune the Bpedal on the nylon hex tuners the open string changes with the pedal tone, therefor it will never really come into tune. BTW I use a Peterson Strbo Flip, which is more precise than I will ever be, but it is just kind of a pain not getting it perfectly in tune. Has anyone else had this happen? |
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2009 8:04 am
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I drop my 6th string to F# and had to go with a plain string in order to accomplish the change.
I use a 22 plain on the 6th. |
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richard burton
From:
Britain
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Posted 10 Oct 2009 8:09 am
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| You need to increase the B pedal travel |
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 10 Oct 2009 2:28 pm
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I agree with both Erv and Richard here. A wound string takes more travel to get up or down to the note than a plain(especially down)
It's easier on the B pedal travel..it can be adjusted on the pull no problem. It is more of a pain on the G# to F# lower. I found out that I definitely needed a plain string here. ... on my changer anyway 
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2009 3:18 pm
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Delvin, I had the same issue with my 6th string. I sent an email to Mr. Rudolph, he quickly replied with the correct adjustments. Turned out to be a minor adjustment. Another thing you might check is a complete return of the pedal or lever. You might have to gently drive the delrin bushing back into the body just a tad.
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Delvin Morgan
From:
Lindstrom, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 11 Oct 2009 1:06 pm
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gotr fixed . The nylon hex screw was screwed in to far, probally from the string stretching over time, and I turning the little nut to tune the pedal. Thanks guys, this forum is great.  |
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