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Bobby Nelson


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North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2019 11:21 pm    
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Until recently, I hadn't found much use to go all the way to C# on my RKR, so when I did, I noticed the C# was sharp, so I tuned it at the changer. When I did, it made the half stop at D way flat. Can anyone tell me how to fix that?
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Bengt Erlandsen

 

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Brekstad, NORWAY
Post  Posted 16 Jul 2019 3:08 am    
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You would need to adjust whatever is creating the halfstop.
Most likely it is using the starting point of the 9 string lower as a halfstop so both 2 & 9 lower D-C# in sync.. If after adjusting the 9th string C# has become flat, then you either need limit that lower w a lower-limiting screw(aka split tuning screw) or move the pull rod on the 9th string to a different hole(either at changer or at cross-shaft) for both pulls to match. Take a look under the guitar and check where the extra rod is going to figure how the halfstop is created.

B.Erlandsen
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Mitchell Smithey


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Dallas, USA
Post  Posted 16 Jul 2019 6:32 am    
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Tune the 2nd string whole tone lower first. Tune string 9 lower with the split screw using a 3/32” Allen wrench. Then tune the string 2 half stop with the 9th string nylon tuner. It should have a colored insert in the the tuner.
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Bobby Nelson


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North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 17 Jul 2019 12:07 am    
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Thanks Mitchell.
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