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Topic: Split on 6 - SOLVED |
Allan Haley
From:
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 28 Oct 2017 6:31 am |
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Hi,
I'm trying to figure out this split on 6. My RKL lowers 6 from G# to G. The B pedal doesn't engage the string when the knee lever is engaged.
I thought the split needed the RKL and B pedal to achieve a G.
Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong? I watched a few videos on Youtube, but I'm still confused.
Thanks
Al
Last edited by Allan Haley on 28 Oct 2017 8:57 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2017 6:53 am
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You already have the G note w the rkl. A split on the 6th string is usually to achieve a G note when it is also lowered to an F#. Splits have to be tuned in a specific order:
1- tune the note open at the keyhead
2- tune the raised note
3- tune the split w both the raise and the lower
engaged using the lower tuning nut
4- tune the final lower w the split tuning nut or
screw. |
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Bob Tuttle
From:
Republic, MO 65738
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Posted 28 Oct 2017 6:54 am
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| It should be lowering to F#. The split with the B pedal would be G. |
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Alan Bidmade
From:
Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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Posted 28 Oct 2017 8:01 am
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Yes. Lower to F# on lever, tune with split screw. Engage with b pedal and adjust the split with the split hex tuner.
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First name Alan, but known as Nick |
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Allan Haley
From:
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 28 Oct 2017 8:16 am
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I figured it out. I had the bottom hex cinched up way too tight. User error. I backed everything off and started from scratch. The split on 6 works perfectly now.
Fred Justice gave me a call to help me sort it out. I didn't want to bother him originally because he's a busy guy. Not too busy to phone and offer help.
Thanks, Fred.
Al |
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