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Sam Hammond


From:
Alameda, California
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 1:19 pm    
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Hello,

I just purchased an old emmons volume pedal, and it's missing the drop pin. I was wondering,

1. If anybody had one for sale?
or
2. Is there a good alternative to a drop pin? I'm sure that, over time, a lot of these have gone missing, and knowing you guys, good alternatives have been provided.

Thanks,

Sam Hammond

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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 1:22 pm    
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Just get you a bolt the right size. Very Happy
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Sam Hammond


From:
Alameda, California
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 1:27 pm     re: Drop pin for my volume pedal
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Thanks, Erv,

I thought it was that simple, but I didn't wanna mess anything up, and then have to tell you guys. Smile

Sam
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 2:06 pm    
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I believe in the old KISS theory. Very Happy
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Sam Hammond


From:
Alameda, California
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 2:10 pm     re:Drop pin for my volume pedal
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Keep it simple, Sam?
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 2:34 pm    
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Hardware stores or Tractor Supply will have a clevis pin the right size. You can find one in stainless or chrome plate. Neater than a bolt and no threads to chew up your pedal bar.

Probably someone here has the correct drop pin laying around though.
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Bob Knight


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Bowling Green KY
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 2:43 pm     Drop Pin
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A tuning wrench will work Smile
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Sam Hammond


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Alameda, California
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 3:01 pm     Drop pin for my volume pedal
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Thanks.

So can somebody post how this mounts into an Emmons pedal bar? I think I know, and I think I'm missing a mount - just wanna make sure I ask for the right part(s).

Here's the bar - don't have a backside view, yet, and the pedal is already posted.

Sam


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Paul Norman

 

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Washington, North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 5:12 pm    
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Show a backside view. The old style like the pedal you have has a slot in the back of the pedal bar to slide in and the drop pin holds it. The newer style has a smaller hole In the pedal bar and 2 little strips attached to the bottom of the pedal bar to rest the feet on. The newer pin is built in and sticks up thru the hole in the bar.
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Sam Hammond


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Alameda, California
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 6:05 pm     Drop pin
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Paul,

Thanks. Will do when I get home tonight.

Sam
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Jerry Roller


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Van Buren, Arkansas USA
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 6:20 pm    
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Sam, I have some pins for the Emmons pedal. I also have the landings and screws, but there are two different hole patterns. I would need to know the exact distance between the holes in the bottom of the pedal bar. There are two pair of holes where the two landings bolt to the bar. If if is newer model they would be 7/16" center to center. Older is around 1/2" I think. I can help you if you with the landings, screws and pin if you wish.
rollermusic@cox.net
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Garry Vanderlinde


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CA
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 7:06 pm    
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1/4" phone jack works really well. I stick a George L in there if the need arises.
Very Happy
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Sam Hammond


From:
Alameda, California
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 7:18 pm     Mount for the pedal.
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Hey Jerry

I'll send you the specs tmrw. I'm at the San Francisco
Ballet right now. Waiting for it to start. I'm not kidding.
I am having a beer, though, instead of white wine.
The wife is staring a hole in the side of my neck.

I'm waiting for the Party to get started.

Thanks so much.

Sam
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Jerry Roller


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Van Buren, Arkansas USA
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2017 7:19 pm    
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Nothing works without the landings for the pedal feet. I also have the rubber feet for the pedal.
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Sam Hammond


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Alameda, California
Post  Posted 26 Jan 2017 6:49 am     bracket holes for feet
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The holes for the landings are 1/2" apart at the center, Jerry.

I certainly need the drop pin, and the landings. I have the rubber feet, though they are the smaller ones - unless I'm missing something.

Should I send you an email?

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