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Topic: Sticky Nylon Bushes- For Pedal Movement |
James Taylor
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 1:50 pm |
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| I wonder what you all use on sticky nylon bushes on the pedal set up on your steel guitars? JAMES TAYLOR------ SCOTLAND |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 2:01 pm
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Replacement. If a nylon bushing is sticky, it's been fouled. You can try cleaning it, but I'd put long odds on success.
EDIT: I'd try cleaning it with a Q-tip soaked in light solvent like ether or alcohol. But it doesn't deserve much time. If it doesn't clean easily, I'd give up quickly.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 2:03 pm
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What kind of guitar is it? The pedals on some guitars are held in place on the pedal bar by metal blocks where a set screw can be loosened and moving them ever so slightly apart to free up the pedals.
You can then put a light machine oil on them and the pedals should move very easily.
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Cops aren't paid much so I steel at night. |
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James Taylor
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 2:31 pm
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| Thanks Lane and it is a ZUM ENCORE, DICK. JAMES TAYLOR |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 3:56 pm
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A guitar that new shouldn't have sticky nylon. It may just be crud.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Pat Chong
From:
New Mexico, USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 4:37 pm
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Sounds like Lane may be right for "a guitar that new". If the problem suddenly showed up, you might look to see if a rod(s) is stuck behind a bell crank instead of going straight to the changer, or something simple, like that.
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James Taylor
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 4 Apr 2016 6:15 am Sticky Bush On " A " Pedal
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Hi Folks, I have nailed it down to the cross bar for the " A " pedal and have tried spraying it with an electrical cleansing fluid which is alcoholic, as you stated Lane. It is only one bush and I am hoping this will solve the problem.
I am so glad that all your skills are only an email away. Thank you all so much YOURS JAMES TAYLOR |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 4 Apr 2016 10:19 am
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yes, lane is such a godsend.
there shouldn't be any problem with an encore.
they are too new!
that's weird. unless some dummy owned it before you and did something weird.
do you really call them 'bushes' over there in your strange foreign land? |
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 4 Apr 2016 11:00 am
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| chris ivey wrote: |
yes, lane is such a godsend.
there shouldn't be any problem with an encore.
they are too new!
that's weird. unless some dummy owned it before you and did something weird.
do you really call them 'bushes' over there in your strange foreign land? |
"can't we all just get along" 
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James Taylor
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 5 Apr 2016 1:43 am
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Chris, Yes I do agree with you and I am afraid I am the dummy that bought it new three years ago. I am not aware of having done anything stupid and do look after this fine instrument that has been a godsend to me.
I have admired this instrument's sound over many years and have had a great admiration for all the names I recognise on this forum, including yours Chris. I am an old man now and wish I had, had the courage to have taken this up 60 years ago but I contented myself listening to the real well trained players with great admiration.
I know we were held back a lot in this northern area of Scotland and we missed a great deal but wartime did bring an influx of some of the UK'S finest people and fortunately musicians too.
David Murison one of Scotland's leading academics told me on several occasions " I am learning every day and I will never stop learning." Well I am still within this learning process too and I am so very glad I have all of you to help me on this incredible journey to happiness with a much loved instrument purely for my own entertainment.
I do welcome all comments because the truth should always be told and I appreciate it very much. EVERY BEST WISH TO YOU ALL AND THANK YOU |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Apr 2016 6:02 am
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| Crossrods can also bind in the bushings because of misalignment, and that can happen due to a manufacturing defect, or simply because a part the cabinet has warped or shifted for some reason. If the problem cannot be cured with cleaning or the application of a dry lubricant, then the shaft should be removed and the ends polished, with either crocus cloth, or a very fine (800 grit or higher) sandpaper. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 5 Apr 2016 7:10 am
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james, it doesn't sound as if you did anything wrong.
probably your best bet would be to email or call doug earnest and explain the problem you're having.
it's probably an easy fix and he would know best! |
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James Taylor
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 5 Apr 2016 12:00 pm
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Chris, Thank you for your advice and I have just done that before I meddle too much.
Donny thank you but I do think it is nothing as serious but your information is welcome.
I did as my old guiding spirit Lane said and I think it has worked and is a light cleaning spirit one used for electrical connections it has no lasting nor lubricating effects.
I am so grateful to all of you as usual for all your valuable information and endless help. I do enjoy the entertainment too as this keeps us all in good spirits. I will inform you all what Doug has to say. YOURS AYE JAMES TAYLOR NORTHERN SCOTLAND |
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James Taylor
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 5 Apr 2016 2:14 pm
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Hi Everyone, Doug says " Oil the mechanism as that may help." Whatever, I am sure that Lane's cure has succeeded, as all appears to be in working order, till I come up with another stupid question.
Thank you all so very much indeed. YOURS AYE JAMES TAYLOR |
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