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Topic: Split tuning |
Jeffrey McFadden
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Posted 18 Apr 2018 6:09 am |
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I see off-hand mentions of split tuning in threads about other topics, and I am curious as to what exactly that is.
As a relative beginner, I don't quite understand the term. Could / would someone take a stab at explaining it?
Thanks,
Jeff
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Jerry Overstreet
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Posted 18 Apr 2018 6:41 am
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Best explanation I can find currently covering both methods of accurately tuning the middle note of a string that is lowered and raised at the same time.
One covering guitars with screws at the neck, the other using a second rod pull.
This page from a pedal steel site in Fr.
I have some animated gifs of this, but they get converted to still jpegs when I show them here.
Anyway, hope this helps you understand it. http://www.pedalsteel.fr/index.php/173-articles/879-split-tuning
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Richard Sinkler
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Posted 18 Apr 2018 6:47 am
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It's being able to take a raise and a lower to make a note not really available on it's own. The most common are raising string 6 to A and using the lever that lowers it to F# at the same time. That will get you a G note. But it will most likely be out of tune. SK we use a split tuner. There are 2 methods that I know of. Split tuning screws behind the changer, and using an extra rod on that string. I'm only familiar with the extra rod method. That's what you would use on your Carter. You add the rod to the knee lever that lowers string 6 and run it through a raise hole in the changer. You tune the changes on that string by:
1) Tune open note at the keyhead
2) Tune pedal B at the end plate like usual
3) Hit both A and B pedals and use the lowering nylon nut to tune a G note.
4)hit the knee lever by itself and tune the F# by using that "extra" rod that will raise the string very slightly. After tuning to get the G note, the F# note will most likely be flat.
Edit: cool diagrams Jerry.
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Jerry Overstreet
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Posted 18 Apr 2018 7:14 am
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Diagrams compliments of pedalsteel.fr Mat Davallet
This question comes up so much, it would be nice if we could have a sticky with the best explanation and diagrams posted.
It's one of the most useful features ever and the least understood.
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Ron Hogan
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Jeffrey McFadden
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Missouri, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2018 1:48 pm
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Thanks to all.
Jeff
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