Franklin Pedal, MSA Classic. How to Rod?

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

I suppose I COULD spend awhile with trial and error, but it seems easier to ask now, rod the rest while I wait for an answer.
I have a 12 string MSA which will, for now, be an Extended E9. How do y'all rod the B string lowers on a Franklin pedal?.

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Les Cargill · From: Oklahoma City, Ok, USA

(I'm on an MSA U12 myself )

If the pulls for strings 5 & 9 for an X lever ( lower B's one half step; X makes a minor with A&B down ) are relevant, they are covered here:

http://www.steelguitar.com/roddingS12.html

My X lever is the same as there except I use PB-4 for string 9 instead of PB-3. No real reason for it; tried it, heard no difference and never put it back.

This being said, that whole-tone drop will require more travel than the X lever. Might be achievable with pedal slack. A quick try using just the nylon nut was not promising - it bottomed out.

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