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Skip Ellis
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Bradenton, Fl USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2009 6:15 pm |
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I have a question about the SD-10 I just got. It has 3 allen screws through the back of the changer like you would use to tune splits, but they're on strings 9, 6 and 2. I can't think of any reason for them to be there as those strings are only affected by one pedal or lever each. Am I missing something? I've got a message in to Jerry but haven't heard back yet. I thought one of the forum experts could help. Thanks!
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Anders Eriksson
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Mora, Dalecarlia, Sweden
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Posted 20 Nov 2009 1:16 am
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Good question!
I have the same on my D-10, but only on the E9 neck.
If you get an answer from Jerry please post it here also!
// Anders
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Olli Haavisto
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Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 20 Nov 2009 2:03 am
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I think the 2 and 9 string screws are for the 2nd string feel stop: you use the 9th string hex to tune feel stop on the 2nd and the split to tune the D to C# on the 9th.
If you have a G# to F# lower on the the 6th string the screw tunes the split with the B pedal, to a G.
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Martin Johannesson
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Sweden
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Posted 20 Nov 2009 2:12 am
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As I see it these function just as on Emmons guitars, to be able to split tune 6th and/or 2nd string changes.
Ex.: with 6th string whole tone lower and B pedal down, first tune 6th string to G with tuning nut, then with only 6th string whole tone lower engaged, tune 6th string to F# by adjusting the splittune allen key.
Same goes with the 2nd string. Lower the 2nd string a whole tone (Eb-C#) with knee lever and at the same time engage the lever raising 2nd string (Eb-E if you've got it that is). Tune 2nd string to D with tuning nut. Then engage only lever that lowers 2nd string Eb-C# and tune to C# adjusting the splittune allen key.
This is the way it works on Emmons guitars at least and I'm sure it's the same purpose on the Fessenden of what I can see on pictures anyway. I'm sure Jerry will tell you the same.  |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 20 Nov 2009 6:04 am Half Stops, Tunable Splits and Compensators
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Martin is correct as confirmed here under "Half Stops, Tunable Splits and Compensators"
Of course, the authority for your steel is still Jerry Fessenden
http://www.steelguitar.com/steelmap/mapunder/mapunder.htm
The Carter Site holds a world of information about steel guitars and how they work. And it's there for the taking. |
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