adding emmons bell crank-instant on?

Dave Campbell · From: Nova Scotia, Canada

my emmons came to me with an F# to G raise on the first string, but not on the the 7th. i miss that change and am looking to add it on.

looks like you'd have to remove the cross shaft to slide on new bell cranks, which i'm sure i could do but it'd put me out of commission for a few days.

has anyone had experience with the instant on cranks like this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pedal-Steel-Guitar-Instant-on-Bell-Crank-for-Emmons-PP-Push-Pull-Steels-/282765726189

where is the best source for raise rods and hooks?

Tony Glassman · From: The Great Northwest

Yes, I have experience. They are made by Clem Schmitt (sp?) who literally â€œwrote the bookâ€ on push pull repair. Iâ€™ve used these â€œinstant-onâ€ bell cranks and they work as described. As a matter of fact, this post reminded me to order several more.

Bobby Hearn · From: Henrietta, Tx

I wasnâ€™t aware of these things and surprised I havenâ€™t seen them on guitars as it seems they would save a lot of headache.

Jack Hanson · From: San Luis Valley, USA

Clem Schmitz is the best! You can tell by the company he keeps.

Abe Levy · From: California, USA

Iâ€™ve used them too. They work perfectly and are easy to install.
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Skip Edwards · From: LA,CA

Count me in... they work great. Mine is made from a 4 hole Legrande puller with a p/p swivel, and it works perfectly.

Dave Campbell · From: Nova Scotia, Canada

thanks. i ordered one and got the rest of the parts from al brisco at steel guitars canada.

i'm happy to not have to take off the cross shaft.

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