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Jake Bopp


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Tallahassee, FL
Post  Posted 20 Dec 2021 8:34 am    
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I just picked up the French Flag CMI SD10 that's been floating around for years (at guitar center, no less,) and noticed as I was setting it up that the slip/ball joint on one of the pedal rods has split. Do I hit up CMI (if even possible?) or are they a generic ball/socket rig? They aren't dissimilar from what I've experienced in the past.
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 20 Dec 2021 9:04 am    
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https://www.steelguitarshopper.com/side-mount-ball-joint-connector/

This what you mean? This is for a pedal connector that connects on the side of the pedal. They also have one that connects to a ball on top of the pedal, which I believe CMI pedal steels use.
https://www.steelguitarshopper.com/inline-ball-joint-connector/

You can find many steel guitar accessories and some parts right here. CMI was built by Charlie McGough and I don't think any have been built for a few years. You might find some info on them and him with a forum search.
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Jake Bopp


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Tallahassee, FL
Post  Posted 20 Dec 2021 9:27 am    
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Those are exactly what I'm looking for, Jerry! I did a forum search for CMI, but it really only came up with a few sales post(two of which are this particular steel,) and some tidbits of information. The only difference I noticed is that my rods are threaded, so I suspect it's the first option. I'll have to investigate further once I get home. I'm having a difficult time getting all my pedals to line up and pull to the same depth (totally a feel thing, they pull to the correct pitch.) I suspect these are just worn out, and that slop is causing my issues.

The CMI has the top mounted ball, for sure.
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 20 Dec 2021 10:05 am    
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If your CMI has the top mounted ball, then you need the inline connector like in option 2.
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