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Topic: older m.s.a return springs |
Paul Wade
From:
mundelein,ill
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Posted 26 Dec 2006 11:35 am |
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does anybody know where i can get some return springs for a older m.s.a changer
thanks
paul wade |
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Larry Jones
From:
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2006 1:01 pm
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| tom bradshaw go to links and look him up |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 26 Dec 2006 2:57 pm
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| Both Home Depot and Pep Boys usually have a spring assortment section. You can usually find one that's close enough. Make sure the length and the diameter are very close, and remember that thinner wire in the spring will make the effort easier. Stock springs were stiffer than necessary, in most cases. |
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Harvey Richman
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Georgia, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2006 8:42 am
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Hi Paul. I still consider myself a Newbee (or is it Newbie?) steel player but I'm pretty mechanically inclined. Like Donny said. I successfully redued the effort needed for the E lowers on my MSA by going to lighter springs. Actually, I couldn't find any springs that were close at my Home Depot or Lowes but that may be because Columbus GA is not a real large city. However, my local Ace hardware had a pretty good selection. Diameter was no problem but I had to cut them to the length I needed. I was able to do it (with the lighter springs) but one needs to be real careful while bending the new end to avoid bodily harm!! I also (for safety) smoothed the new cut end with a Dremel before trying to bend it.
By the way, Donny, thanks alot for the date info on my MSA. |
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Scott Howard
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Georgetown, TN, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2006 2:24 am
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| Has anybody adapted adjustable springs to there MSA. I have been thinking about it,but not done it yet. Maybe a small piece angle bolted in the original spring mounting holes drilled for a allen head screw to go in the new springs.Just a thought. I also bought some springs at Ace Hardware but haven't put them on . Scott [This message was edited by Scott Howard on 28 December 2006 at 02:35 AM.] |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 28 Dec 2006 5:47 am
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| It could be done, Scott. The issue, though, is whether it would be worth the time and trouble. I agree that adjustable springs can be a handy feature, but I wouldn't call it a "must have", even on a new guitar. Generally, if you have a particular spring that's too tight, it's probably easier to just install a different spring. |
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