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Topic: F# compensator on a p/p ? |
Olli Haavisto
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Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 26 Jun 2017 11:40 am |
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I have a new to me U12 p/p Emmons and I would like to add a slight lower to the 7th string F# on the A pedal, just to sweeten the pedals down minor/6th chord.
I've had it on all my guitars for ages so I'm having a hard time not having it on the p/p.
The push/pull mechanics are still a mystery to me, so tell me how hard a modification would adding the compensator be?
Thanks,
Olli
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Paul Sutherland
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Placerville, California
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Posted 26 Jun 2017 11:54 am
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It is no different than adding another lower to any pedal. The mechanics for a compensator are exactly the same as for a raise or lower.
Adding a lower is a bit more challenging than adding a raise, because the lower is buried in the clutter, but it's doable.
First you need to add a bell crank to the cross shaft. Then install a lower rod. Then tune. That's oversimplifying it a bit, but you can do it. It's not rocket science.
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Mike Scaggs
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Nashville, TN
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Posted 26 Jun 2017 12:03 pm
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Getting that lowering rod in will be much easier if you pull the end plate. Add a bell crank to your A pedal Cross shaft and your lowering rod and you be in business.
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richard burton
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Britain
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Posted 27 Jun 2017 12:05 am
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Getting the timing spot on by positioning the collar on the new lowering rod would be a nightmare, unless you can put a fine tuner (sometimes called a half-tone tuner) on the bellcrank.
It's the sort of job that you wait to do as you compile a list of all the mods that you want to do, then do them all in one go.
Or just leave it ....... |
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Ken Metcalf
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San Antonio Texas USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2017 3:42 am
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The job is not hard but is greatly compounded in a crowded 12 string single wide body guitar. There is a guy that sells snap on bell cranks for about 100.
Getting your fingers in there is the trick. Probably can use a pair of forceps. |
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Ken Metcalf
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San Antonio Texas USA
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Mike Scaggs
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Nashville, TN
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Posted 29 Jun 2017 7:25 am
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Just did this last night on my P/P. Use the bellcrank on your A pedal for your high E. You just need a little push and this is simple to do. You will need a push rod, 3 collars, and 1 spacer.
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