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You'll have to change the leverage on one or maybe even both of the pull rods involved. Different combinations of attachment point on the bell crank and different holes on the changer side. Trial and ...

I had the same issue. Bumping up the string gauge of string 3 helped.

Maybe try the earth drive in the loop the volume pedal is in.

Timing a half stop feel has to do with configuring the 2 pulls involved. It's a combination of changer hole selection, bell crank connection location and the travel stop of the changer.

Starting wi ...

New Sierra has been extremely stable for me. I don't experience the same tuning issues I had with a GFI Ultra.

I've tried all the tuning schemes and compensators. I ended up using equal temperament ...

This can happen if you change string gauges. Also, check out the sticky Overtuning post in this section.

I had the opposite experience.

I bought a GFI Ultra from Billy Cooper about 5 years ago. A while after my purchase, I asked them about the tunable split on the 6th string. Billy Cooper knew exactly ...

I had a jb3 for a while. It was so noisy when the guitar wasn't playing. I couldn't live with it. I think all the janglebox models are similar.

Check out David Hartley playing appt 9 at 42 seconds. He sells the tab too.

https://youtu.be/fMyoca9E4_k

There's a mod where you add a 2nd pot that supposedly allows you to alter the taper. In my experience it does modify the taper but only in a small range of the volume pedal's travel.

I eventually r ...

I'm enrolled and it is the best course I've taken. It's not all roses though. Here are a few things I didn't like:

- Holy moly the vibrato. Too much for me
- Overly sweetened tuning can make some ...

I believe you can do paypal and get a pdf.

Thanks to everyone who responded here!

Happy ending is, I discovered my pedal steel, a Ross Sierra, comes with one of those spring loaded adjusters. I was able to fiddle with this and get my half s ...

My RKR lowers string 2 to D at the half stop feel and to C# when fully engaged. The half stop is timed very accurately.

When playing (as opposed to tuning up), I find that I consistently overshoot ...

I also installed and later abandoned the Myrick mod. It did change the volume curve a little but I'm happier without it.

I have a boss volume pedal with a 2nd knob that controls the minimum volume.

Maybe you're due for a fresh set of strings?

I believe B + RKL split to get G on 6 is more common. On a GFI the split is done with an additional pull rod.

https://www.sarahjory.eu/store/

I've had good luck adding compensators.
Another option is raise helper springs. They can lessen cabinet drop.

I think effect level is an important control yet many chorus pedals don't include one.

It could be your guitar. I struggled with sour chords early on. I eventually discovered my problem was cabinet drop. It took a while to find this as when I tuned my changers I was only looking at the ...

Converting 6 string guitar tab to pedal steel tab doesn't sound useful to me. i.e. I've never had a need or desire to play the same part on both of those instruments. YMMV!

Peaceful Easy Feeling so ...

Low tech for me. Notepad and print to pdf

For this reason, I have a volume pot either clipped to the steel leg or, on my current gigging Williams, built into the guitar, to go between pedalboard and amp. ...

I'm not sure about all the de ...

I remember one time when my string 3 sounded like a sitar. Higher up the neck it became even more pronounced. I tried reseating it but that didn't help. I changed the string and the problem went away.

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Topic: (Fix?) B Pedal Change Split Very Strangely
Michael Hill Replies: 8 Views: 586	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Mar 2024 9:59 am Subject: (Fix?) B Pedal Change Split Very Strangely
Michael Hill Replies: 8 Views: 586	You'll have to change the leverage on one or maybe even both of the pull rods involved. Different combinations of attachment point on the bell crank and different holes on the changer side. Trial and ...
Topic: Better tone and sustain on high’s
Michael Hill Replies: 9 Views: 1582	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Feb 2024 9:32 am Subject: Better tone and sustain on high’s
Michael Hill Replies: 9 Views: 1582	I had the same issue. Bumping up the string gauge of string 3 helped.
Topic: Earth Drive plus Revelation?
Michael Hill Replies: 17 Views: 2078	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 Jan 2024 7:31 pm Subject: Earth Drive plus Revelation?
Michael Hill Replies: 17 Views: 2078	Maybe try the earth drive in the loop the volume pedal is in.
Topic: GFI tuning procedure
Michael Hill Replies: 3 Views: 788	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Nov 2023 10:33 am Subject: GFI tuning procedure
Michael Hill Replies: 3 Views: 788	Timing a half stop feel has to do with configuring the 2 pulls involved. It's a combination of changer hole selection, bell crank connection location and the travel stop of the changer. Starting wi ...
Topic: Who has the most stable mechanical design right now?
Michael Hill Replies: 32 Views: 17700	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Oct 2023 8:42 pm Subject: Who has the most stable mechanical design right now?
Michael Hill Replies: 32 Views: 17700	New Sierra has been extremely stable for me. I don't experience the same tuning issues I had with a GFI Ultra. I've tried all the tuning schemes and compensators. I ended up using equal temperament ...
Topic: Newbie Tuning Question, Erickson/ BMI Pedal Steel
Michael Hill Replies: 3 Views: 537	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Oct 2023 6:31 pm Subject: Newbie Tuning Question, Erickson/ BMI Pedal Steel
Michael Hill Replies: 3 Views: 537	This can happen if you change string gauges. Also, check out the sticky Overtuning post in this section.
Topic: GFI Ultra problem with B pedal/LR 6th string split
Michael Hill Replies: 35 Views: 6893	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Sep 2023 3:26 pm Subject: GFI Ultra problem with B pedal/LR 6th string split
Michael Hill Replies: 35 Views: 6893	I had the opposite experience. I bought a GFI Ultra from Billy Cooper about 5 years ago. A while after my purchase, I asked them about the tunable split on the 6th string. Billy Cooper knew exactly ...
Topic: JangleBox
Michael Hill Replies: 5 Views: 993	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Jul 2023 7:49 pm Subject: JangleBox
Michael Hill Replies: 5 Views: 993	I had a jb3 for a while. It was so noisy when the guitar wasn't playing. I couldn't live with it. I think all the janglebox models are similar.
Topic: Counterpoint examples
Michael Hill Replies: 6 Views: 794	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jul 2023 7:27 pm Subject: Counterpoint examples
Michael Hill Replies: 6 Views: 794	Check out David Hartley playing appt 9 at 42 seconds. He sells the tab too. https://youtu.be/fMyoca9E4_k
Topic: volume pedal advice
Michael Hill Replies: 10 Views: 1502	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 May 2023 6:34 pm Subject: volume pedal advice
Michael Hill Replies: 10 Views: 1502	There's a mod where you add a 2nd pot that supposedly allows you to alter the taper. In my experience it does modify the taper but only in a small range of the volume pedal's travel. I eventually r ...
Topic: Paul Franklin Steel Guitar Course
Michael Hill Replies: 36 Views: 5629	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 May 2023 6:23 pm Subject: Paul Franklin Steel Guitar Course
Michael Hill Replies: 36 Views: 5629	I'm enrolled and it is the best course I've taken. It's not all roses though. Here are a few things I didn't like: - Holy moly the vibrato. Too much for me - Overly sweetened tuning can make some ...
Topic: Mickey Adams PSG Maintaimance Book
Michael Hill Replies: 7 Views: 1614	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 May 2023 6:10 pm Subject: Mickey Adams PSG Maintaimance Book
Michael Hill Replies: 7 Views: 1614	I believe you can do paypal and get a pdf.
Topic: Half Stop Feel Accuracy
Michael Hill Replies: 31 Views: 5371	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 May 2023 8:16 pm Subject: Half Stop Feel Accuracy
Michael Hill Replies: 31 Views: 5371	Thanks to everyone who responded here! Happy ending is, I discovered my pedal steel, a Ross Sierra, comes with one of those spring loaded adjusters. I was able to fiddle with this and get my half s ...
Topic: Half Stop Feel Accuracy
Michael Hill Replies: 31 Views: 5371	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Apr 2023 8:46 pm Subject: Half Stop Feel Accuracy
Michael Hill Replies: 31 Views: 5371	My RKR lowers string 2 to D at the half stop feel and to C# when fully engaged. The half stop is timed very accurately. When playing (as opposed to tuning up), I find that I consistently overshoot ...
Topic: Volume pedal question?
Michael Hill Replies: 5 Views: 809	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Mar 2023 5:32 pm Subject: Volume pedal question?
Michael Hill Replies: 5 Views: 809	I also installed and later abandoned the Myrick mod. It did change the volume curve a little but I'm happier without it. I have a boss volume pedal with a 2nd knob that controls the minimum volume.
Topic: Interesting tuning problem.
Michael Hill Replies: 19 Views: 3338	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Mar 2023 1:42 pm Subject: Interesting tuning problem.
Michael Hill Replies: 19 Views: 3338	Maybe you're due for a fresh set of strings?
Topic: F# to G raise
Michael Hill Replies: 14 Views: 2484	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2023 9:39 am Subject: F# to G raise
Michael Hill Replies: 14 Views: 2484	I believe B + RKL split to get G on 6 is more common. On a GFI the split is done with an additional pull rod.
Topic: Anyone have a tab for City Lights in the style of Sarah J
Michael Hill Replies: 3 Views: 3330	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 6 Feb 2023 8:41 pm Subject: Anyone have a tab for City Lights in the style of Sarah J
Michael Hill Replies: 3 Views: 3330	https://www.sarahjory.eu/store/
Topic: Having pitch issues with OTHER strings when pushing pedals
Michael Hill Replies: 18 Views: 2724	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Nov 2022 12:16 pm Subject: Having pitch issues with OTHER strings when pushing pedals
Michael Hill Replies: 18 Views: 2724	I've had good luck adding compensators. Another option is raise helper springs. They can lessen cabinet drop.
Topic: Favorite chorus pedal
Michael Hill Replies: 26 Views: 5246	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 31 Oct 2022 4:01 pm Subject: Favorite chorus pedal
Michael Hill Replies: 26 Views: 5246	I think effect level is an important control yet many chorus pedals don't include one.
Topic: Struggling to make decent quality sounds
Michael Hill Replies: 16 Views: 3390	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Sep 2022 6:56 pm Subject: Struggling to make decent quality sounds
Michael Hill Replies: 16 Views: 3390	It could be your guitar. I struggled with sour chords early on. I eventually discovered my problem was cabinet drop. It took a while to find this as when I tuned my changers I was only looking at the ...
Topic: Conversion of guitar tablatures for PSG
Michael Hill Replies: 20 Views: 3671	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 24 Aug 2022 3:27 pm Subject: Conversion of guitar tablatures for PSG
Michael Hill Replies: 20 Views: 3671	Converting 6 string guitar tab to pedal steel tab doesn't sound useful to me. i.e. I've never had a need or desire to play the same part on both of those instruments. YMMV! Peaceful Easy Feeling so ...
Topic: What are you using to create Tab
Michael Hill Replies: 8 Views: 1727	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 3 Aug 2022 11:43 am Subject: What are you using to create Tab
Michael Hill Replies: 8 Views: 1727	Low tech for me. Notepad and print to pdf
Topic: the science of good overdrive for PSG?
Michael Hill Replies: 28 Views: 5749	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 27 Jun 2022 6:26 pm Subject: the science of good overdrive for PSG?
Michael Hill Replies: 28 Views: 5749	For this reason, I have a volume pot either clipped to the steel leg or, on my current gigging Williams, built into the guitar, to go between pedalboard and amp. ... I'm not sure about all the de ...
Topic: sibilance, buzzing high strings
Michael Hill Replies: 8 Views: 1483	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jun 2022 12:12 pm Subject: sibilance, buzzing high strings
Michael Hill Replies: 8 Views: 1483	I remember one time when my string 3 sounded like a sitar. Higher up the neck it became even more pronounced. I tried reseating it but that didn't help. I changed the string and the problem went away.