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Topic: Help! The dreaded Goodrich pedal string problem |
Alex Cattaneo
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted 5 Aug 2023 4:55 am |
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The string on my volume pedal came undone, during a gig, obviously. Thanks, Murphy's law!
Anyhow, does anyone have a diagram or photo that shows how to wrap it around the pulley properly? Goodrich's website is pretty poor in the manuals department. Most of the links don't work.
https://goodrichsoundcompany.com/service/manuals-downloads/ |
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Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2023 3:30 am
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| Alex, I took pictures of my working pedal in the up and down position so I have a reference. When this happens it's usually so long ago I can't count on remembering the method. The youtube video is a big help. |
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2023 7:35 am
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| Remember to correct the reason it happened as there are thousands of Goodrich pedals out there that don't have this problem. |
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 8 Aug 2023 3:13 am
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| Jim Palenscar wrote: |
| Remember to correct the reason it happened as there are thousands of Goodrich pedals out there that don't have this problem. |
Amen.
My two Goodrich pedals are slightly different on the inside.
I keep photos on my phone, just in case.
A couple of times a year I open up the pedals and snug up the strings.
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Lee, from South Texas - Down On The Rio Grande
There are only two options as I see it.
Either I'm right, or there is a sinister conspiracy to conceal the fact that I'm right.
Williams Keyless S-10, BMI S-10, Evans FET-500LV, Fender Steel King, 2 Roland Cube 80XL's,
Sarno FreeLoader, Goodrich Passive Volume Pedals, Vintage ACE Pack-A-Seat |
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Roger Crawford
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Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 8 Aug 2023 3:18 am
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| While you’re at it, put a new string on. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 8 Aug 2023 5:05 am
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| Roger Crawford wrote: |
| While you’re at it, put a new string on. |
You know, Roger, I've often thought about doing that; but, I've never had one break! I check for any wear and tear and haven't seen any.
Now I've jinxed myself...
I always carry a spare Goodrich pedal and can swap them out in a matter of moments if a string slips (or breaks  ).
Great pedals.
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Lee, from South Texas - Down On The Rio Grande
There are only two options as I see it.
Either I'm right, or there is a sinister conspiracy to conceal the fact that I'm right.
Williams Keyless S-10, BMI S-10, Evans FET-500LV, Fender Steel King, 2 Roland Cube 80XL's,
Sarno FreeLoader, Goodrich Passive Volume Pedals, Vintage ACE Pack-A-Seat |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2023 6:14 am
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| Lee, I also carry a spare pedal for the reason this post was made. And, I’ve never had a string break. But when I change pots, the string gets changed as well. It’s cheap and gives a little extra peace of mind. |
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2023 6:36 am
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Actually a new string is FREE when you purchase your replacement pot from me. I include a new string in every package.
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AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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John Talbott
From:
Castle Rock, Colorado, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2023 11:28 am
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Greg Cutshaw has a really good page for Goodrich volume pedal pot replacement and string routing.
https://www.gregcutshaw.com/Goodrich%20120%20Pot/Goodrich%20120%20Pot.html
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Emmons LLG II
Mullen D10
EMCI RX D10
GFI Ultra D10
L120, L10k & StageOne Volume pedals
PV Spcl 130, NV112, NV400 & LTD400
Alesis Q-Verb/GT
PV TranstubeFex
Match-Bro |
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Bryce Van Parys
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2023 10:36 am
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Hey Bill Ferguson:
How do I get a pot and string from you?
Bryce
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Bryce
Double bass, Mike Lull V4, G&L SB2 electric bass, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, Martin D18GE, |
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2023 1:58 pm
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Bryce, I sent you a PM
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AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Peter Roush
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 15 Aug 2023 6:38 am
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 I have replaced the pot in my Sho-Bud volume pedal and the string is installed similar to the Goodrich except there is an extra piece at the off end. (see pic). Is this OEM? I was successful years ago but it was not easy. Is there an added trick to the Sho-Bud?
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Excel S12 C6/E9, Dekley D10, Dobro Steel Body, Mark VII Alto and tenor, lots of fiddles, Stew Mac Custom 6 string banjo, Peavey Nashville 400, Randall Steelman 500, Hilton vol. pedal
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 15 Aug 2023 6:44 am
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You can order volume pots (w/ string) from me by simply sending me an email and I will respond to get your shipping info.
bferguson1947@gmail.com
Peter,
Post a picture of the mechanism of your ShoBud volume pedal and I will try to answer your question.
It is not hard to replace a string. A little patience and logical thinking. 
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AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Peter Roush
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2023 11:38 am Thanks Bill
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C/O the Sho-Bud. Finally got it but there must be an easier way. I had to remove that extra piece several times to set it, even then the string does not slide between those holes easily. Now that it is set at the right length it's a good thing because for sure it won't move. I have this pedal for sale because I use a Low Boy now. Dekley for practice and Hilton for gigs.
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Excel S12 C6/E9, Dekley D10, Dobro Steel Body, Mark VII Alto and tenor, lots of fiddles, Stew Mac Custom 6 string banjo, Peavey Nashville 400, Randall Steelman 500, Hilton vol. pedal |
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