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Topic: New Return Springs for ShoBud |
Paul Smith
From:
Ma
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Posted 29 Oct 2015 11:12 am |
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Hello,
I Have a 1974 ShoBud 6139, and was wondering if anyone knows where I could buy new return springs for it?
thanks,
Smitty |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 29 Oct 2015 12:46 pm
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Try Michael Yahl?
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 30 Oct 2015 9:05 am
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| my first question would be, 'why?'. |
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Larry Allen
From:
Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
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Posted 30 Oct 2015 10:35 am
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Machine shop supply..Larry 
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 31 Oct 2015 7:24 pm
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| Hi Smitty. I believe Chris is not being pedantic. It is quite a good question. Yes, I can see how they look. You might be surprised how well they clean up. If springs are in need of care, then your changer will probably benefit from disassembly, cleaning and relube. I did that to my 6139, and the result was beyond expectation. What do you think? |
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Paul Smith
From:
Ma
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Posted 31 Oct 2015 7:40 pm
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| Dan Robinson wrote: |
| Hi Smitty. I believe Chris is not being pedantic. It is quite a good question. Yes, I can see how they look. You might be surprised how well they clean up. If springs are in need of care, then your changer will probably benefit from disassembly, cleaning and relube. I did that to my 6139, and the result was beyond expectation. What do you think? |
Hello Funny you should mention that... This picture is taken after clean and relube
If you want to see pics of my changer before clean and lube check this thread out where I have many pics for you to look at its progress...
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=285657
Anyhow, Ive figured out my problem I was having, it was a 2 fold problem
1st problem my return spring for string 4 "E" string was in tough shape physically speaking so I took it right off and noticed that the screw holding the spring in place was bent! so I replaced this spring with another spring that was not being used (string 9) and majic, problem solved.
Also, when I rebuilt the changer after clean/lube I put the return springs on incorectly, I clipped the spring back on the wrong side of the finger... ooops so I reattached all springs the correct way...
Look at the picture closely in this post and you will see what I mean...
Everything tunes up perfectly now... and I am a very happy steel player... I learned some extremely painful lessons.. but now all the more wiser with this contraption, as I have rebuilt this guitar from the ground up... almost done now..
thanks for the reply
smitty |
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