Changing strings, what other simple servicing ?

Stuart Sawney · From: High Wycomb, Bucks, United Kingdom

Hi, I'm changing strings on my Marlen tomorrow after about 2 years ( I know, bad form !! ) What simple service can I do whilst strings are off ?? The steel is working fine and stays in tune well with no mechanical issues. Should I oil all moving parts, 3 in 1 oil ?? Any thing else I can do ?? Thanks in advance. Stuart

Marco Schouten · From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Check if there are grooves on the changer fingers, if there are, polish them.
_________________
----------------------------------
JCH SD-10 with BL XR-16 pickup, Sho-Bud Volume Pedal, Evidence Audio Lyric HG cables, Quilter Steelaire combo

Donny Hinson · From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.

A tiny amount of lubricant is probably okay. Though 3-in-1 is better than no oil, I still prefer a good gun oil (like Break-Free CLP, or Hoppe's), or sewing machine oil. Some prefer synthetics or silicone/teflon lubes, but the main idea is just to lube regularly (every year or two is fine) and sparingly.

This (or a needle/syringe) is my preferred type of applicator:

Dennis Montgomery · From: Western Washington

Forum Index > Pedal Steel		Next oldest topic :: Next newest topic

All times are GMT - 8 Hours	Jump to: