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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2024 10:13 pm |
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| I commonly see posts where folks are experiencing problems with their guitars and, after messing with these things for 50 years and working on them full time for the past 25 I've seen most of the problems before (not that I necessarily remember them mind you). To that end I've added a page to my website (https://steelguitars.me) called "Fix It" summarizing the common problems and how to remedy them. I am happy to include your discoveries as well in order to help us all out as we're truly all in this together. I also use Facetime/Skype to help remotely as frequently the problems are obvious and easily taken care of once you know what to look for. |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 5:34 am
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Great Stuff Jim....You'da MAN!!
Ricky
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Ricky Davis
Email Ricky: sshawaiian2362@gmail.com |
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 7:38 am
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Great idea Jim.
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2013 Williams D-10, 2019 Williams D-10, 1970 Fender Twin, Evans SE200, Fender Tonemaster Twin, Hilton pedal, Jagwire Strings. |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 10:54 am
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Thanks, Jim - very well thought out and most useful.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 11:51 am
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| Much appreciated Jim…Carl |
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Marshall Woodall
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 1:48 pm
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| In a nutshell! Thanks Jim. |
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dlayne
From:
OH
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 1:54 pm Fix It
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Jim I can understand exactly what I want and now thanks to you
and your sharing of your knowledge I appreciate the Fix It!!!
Thanks a Bunch
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Brooks Montgomery
From:
Idaho, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 2:55 pm
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Awesome idea. Thanks Jim!
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A banjo, like a pet monkey, seems like a good idea at first. |
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Fred Martin
From:
Phoenix, Az
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 3:06 pm
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| Thanks ! And the price is exceptional. |
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Ron Funk
From:
Ballwin, Missouri
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 3:10 pm
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Fantastic Jim !!
Let's hope the Moderator of this Section of the Forum makes this a 'Sticky' at the Top of the 'Pedal Steel' category.
Kind regards -
Ron Funk |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 20 Jun 2024 3:48 pm
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| Jim Rules! |
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John Sims
From:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Posted 22 Jun 2024 2:35 pm
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THANK YOU Jim! 
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Best Regards,
John
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), and a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com). |
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 22 Jun 2024 4:03 pm
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Ah...you are the official HERO to all us steelpickers.
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2006 Msa S-12 “milly” 8 & 5 1976 Msa D-10 Classic 8 & 6
. Peavey Nashville 1-12 Tommy Huff speaker cabs. Goodrich pedals & matchbro.Steeler Choice seats.. that is all..(for now) lol
www.msapedalsteels.com
texsteelman2@yahoo.com
Jagwire Strings
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 24 Jun 2024 5:06 am
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'Fix it'..... came to my rescue this morning!
My newly-acquired JCH D10 is unquestionably the best-sounding steel I have ever played. However, it's been giving me fits while switching the E9th from Emmons to Day.
At first, I couldn't get the hang of those rod-and-collar KL sliders. That was overcome and, momentarily, all was fine.
Then I discovered that the 4th wouldn't lower to D# - not quite, anyway.
After much toying with rods, BCs and set-screws, I reread Jim P's article. 'Travel....'
I gave the KL a fraction more and, Hey Presto, there it was: E to D-sharp and back on the 4th and 8th.
The only disquieting thing is that it was working just fine as it was for the last owner, Junior Mercer, so why not for me? Okay, I know I'm going from raising the Es to F to lowering them, but still.
Anyway, thanks, Jim for ending two hours of frustration.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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John Hyland
From:
South Australia
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Posted 24 Jun 2024 8:58 am
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| Roger Rettig wrote: |
I gave the KL a fraction more and, Hey Presto, there it was: E to D-sharp and back on the 4th and 8th.
The only disquieting thing is that it was working just fine as it was for the last owner, Junior Mercer, so why not for me? Okay, I know I'm going from raising the Es to F to lowering them, but still.
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Roger. The other parameter of tuning the movements is tension. Lowering gives you less tension hence requires different amount of travel than raising (more tension). Also raise and pull rod holes at the finger are not synonymous. |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 25 Jun 2024 7:19 am
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Thanks, John.
There are basic 'truths' regarding all guitars regardless of maker (excepting PPs, of course).
Just when I think I'm grasping the basics, something pops up to remind me of how little I know.
I loved watching Junior fine-tune my Emmons. While it's on the bench, nothing is too much trouble as he painstakingly adjusts pulls with a refinement I have yet to even dream of.
This JCH sounds so good that the Emmons is sidelined just now; I'm sure I'll return to it. 24 years of it being my go-to guitar will ensure that.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Frank Freniere
From:
The First Coast
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Posted 25 Jun 2024 12:53 pm
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| Cali Pali: Mr. Fixit indeed! |
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