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Topic: Question on MSA Reassembly- Changer Finger Position |
Allan Jirik
From:
Wichita Falls TX
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Posted 21 Jul 2013 9:29 am |
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| This is my first attempt at reassembly (it came apart fine!) and I want to make sure I'm in good shape before I proceed. I've got my MSA single 12 strung and upside down ready to begin rodding. I noticed that the changer fingers, rather than hanging straight down (or up)are now in a shallow V with the raises angled toward the end of the guitar and the lowers angled the other way. I assume this is a result of string tension. I have just enough tension on the strings to keep them on. The stop bar and return springs are in place (no tension on the springs yet). Can I assume this is normal and I'm good to go or have I made a mistake already? Thank you for any assistance and advice. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 21 Jul 2013 9:49 am
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Try running the strings up to pitch. Low string tension will change the geometry.
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Bent Romnes
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London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 21 Jul 2013 10:05 am
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Allan, That will straighten itself out once you get the lower return springs on. Don't try to bring the stings up to pitch. Just have a bit of tension on them
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 21 Jul 2013 10:17 am
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What Bent said. I misread it. strings and springs balance each other.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Allan Jirik
From:
Wichita Falls TX
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Posted 22 Jul 2013 3:49 pm
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| Thanks, guys. On to Step 2... |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 22 Jul 2013 5:47 pm
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| that's good allan. it's wise to proceed with caution! |
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