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Topic: Help with U12 e9/b6 copedent |
Kerry Johnson
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Posted 10 Jan 2022 10:06 pm |
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Tom Gorr
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Posted 10 Jan 2022 11:06 pm Re: Copedent options for EXCEL ExStar E9/B6 S-12
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Well, this thread couldn't be better timed, from my point of view. Coming from 10 string set ups, I've been thinking a great deal recently about the positioning of LKR on U12 copedants, and, whether it makes more sense to simply not have one, ala Newman's set up. Assuming you lower Es on the right somewhere, I'd think not having any LKR would be the most ergonomically uninhibiting.
I'm primarily familiar with Emmons levers. That said, I can't imagine how having any kind of LKR on a Uni would not get in the way. Unless you get your leg on the other side of it to play B6 stuff, or if perhaps it was located a little further to the right and maybe closer to the front of the guitar- more like a single lever centre cluster, if that makes sense. This realm is academic to me at best, so I'm keen to learn more about what works for you all who do in fact have a LKR on a uni set up.
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| Mr. Newman's vertical knee lever was 12" or more long and ran across all the pedals till he could use it with any pedal in combination. It was actually located near the RKL. |
This is another thing I've been wondering about. Thankyou!
Seems only sensible to have that Vertical lever run a good length across the pedals, especially if its doing B to Bb... |
Pedal access is an issue. My MSA S12U seems to have the left knee cluster a bit more centered than say an Emmons S12U.
Newman solved pedal access by eliminating LKR as rightly pointed out.
I (and many others) solved it by reducing the pedalboard (eg. To 5), and putting changes common to both E9 and B6 on levers.
Having now some experience on a fully loaded D10, I so much like playing P7 and P8 with my right foot, I don't think P7/P8 count as having an access problem if you are prepared to play two-footed for B6.
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David Wright solved the issue best imo - putting a second vertical lever on the left cluster and opening up a bit more space between LKL and LKR which should be enough to get access to the regular 1-8 pedals using only the left leg. And not only did DW not give up a lever - but he ADDED an extra one!
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So that is clearly a better direction than Newmann, imo.
I've been meaning to convert my S12Us to a second vert and wider spacing and rejigging my Uni copeds accordingly. Have had the parts for a few years now - but the D10s have been getting my attention. It is pretty hard to give up a fully loaded D10 for a Uni.
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Kerry Johnson
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the Bay Area, CA
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Posted 10 Jan 2022 11:18 pm
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regarding:
the location of EXCEL's Locking-Mechanism...
Does it require that the "E-to-Eb Knee-Leverβ be located ONLY on RKR ?
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Ian Rae
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Posted 11 Jan 2022 12:59 am
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Kerry, my Excel is the previous (2017) model. The locking mechanism is quite separate and has its own pull rods, so is independent of lever position. I doubt if that philosophy has changed.
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Tom Gorr
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Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 11 Jan 2022 6:37 am Re: Copedent options for EXCEL ExStar E9/B6 S-12
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| Kerry Johnson wrote: |
This question is for EXCEL owners.
Since the original Post here is referring only to the EXCEL ExStar S-12 Universal model,
and regarding:
the location of EXCEL's Locking-Mechanism...
Does this require that the "E-to-Eb Knee-Leverβ has to be located RKR ?
or can that Knee-Lever alternatively be located RKL ?
with the EXCEL's Locking-Mechanism ?
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Oops meant to quote Andrew Frost's comment just above yours. I'll edit my post. |
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Pete Burak
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Portland, OR USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2022 10:04 am Re: Copedent options for EXCEL ExStar E9/B6 S-12
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| Kerry Johnson wrote: |
This question is for EXCEL owners.
Since the original Post here is referring only to the EXCEL ExStar S-12 Universal model,
and regarding:
the location of EXCEL's Locking-Mechanism...
Does this require that the "E-to-Eb Knee-Leverβ has to be located RKR ?
or can that Knee-Lever alternatively be located RKL ?
with the EXCEL's Locking-Mechanism ?
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The Excel Locking-Mechanism is independant of the E-Eb Lower lever. The Lock-Lever can be on the right or left side of the deck. It looks like a little gear-shift that comes out out of the deck. See the Excel website for several examples.
Here is my Excel. In this pic I am locked into B6 Mode.
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Alan Struthers
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2022 5:05 pm
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Thanks again for all of your comments and thoughts. What I'm thinking now is mostly based on Jeff Newman's with a Franklin pedal in the first pedal slot since I have 8 pedal positions.
Is there a template on this Forum where I can fill in this copedent? I'd like to show it to you. I've tried to use an Excel spreadsheet and some photos in unacceptable formats, but I can't make it work.
Thanks!
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2022 6:07 pm
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| Alan Struthers wrote: |
| Is there a template on this Forum where I can fill in this copedent? I'd like to show it to you. I've tried to use an Excel spreadsheet and some photos in unacceptable formats, but I can't make it work. |
I use screen capture to make an image file, usually (.jpg or .png). The method varies according to computer type and operating system. There are ways to do a screen capture in Windows and in Mac OS. You can also do it in plain text using the Forum's BBCode function for tab, but that's a lot harder for a complex copedent.
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Pete Burak
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Portland, OR USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2022 6:19 pm
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I like my Excel, but one of my frustrations was that they don't have an order form to prevent any confusion between my order and other orders.
Make sure you spell out the Scale Length you want, the Splits you want, and what side you want the lever-lock on.
Some other brands have blank copedant charts on their websites that you could print out, fill out, and take a photo of. |
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Ian Rae
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Posted 12 Jan 2022 1:18 am
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The copedent I posted in an earlier reply is a screenshot of an Excel spreadsheet.
I e-mailed my personal version of it to Japan and there was no confusion.
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Alan Struthers
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2022 7:28 am
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Pete Burak said: I like my Excel, but one of my frustrations was that they don't have an order form to prevent any confusion between my order and other orders.
Agreed, agreed, agreed. Mitsuo and I have spent time on several wasted emails due to this issue.
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Pete Burak
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Portland, OR USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2022 8:58 am
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| Alan Struthers wrote: |
Pete Burak said: I like my Excel, but one of my frustrations was that they don't have an order form to prevent any confusion between my order and other orders.
Agreed, agreed, agreed. Mitsuo and I have spent time on several wasted emails due to this issue. |
I sent you a Personal Message, Alan.
Give a ring if you care to discuss.
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Kerry Johnson
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the Bay Area, CA
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2022 2:40 pm Re: Excel Locking mechanism
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I ran the text at the top of the video through the Google Translater.
Here is what it says:
Change of E9 / C6 by lever:
This is a video of tuning changes using the Superb lever.
It is possible to change from E9 to C6 with the lever.
If it is a 12-string model, G-top and D-top coexist in C6, and E9 has E and B one octave lower, enabling a wide range of performances beyond the double neck. |
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Tom Gorr
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Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 13 Jan 2022 4:01 pm Re: Excel Locking mechanism
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| Pete Burak wrote: |
I ran the text at the top of the video through the Google Translater.
Here is what it says:
Change of E9 / C6 by lever:
This is a video of tuning changes using the Superb lever.
It is possible to change from E9 to C6 with the lever.
If it is a 12-string model, G-top and D-top coexist in C6, and E9 has E and B one octave lower, enabling a wide range of performances beyond the double neck. |
The crossover concept is indeed very powerful, if it changes the open string tuning. Otherwise, really think Ian did a good job with the center cluster. |
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Pete Burak
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Portland, OR USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2022 4:16 pm Re: Excel Locking mechanism
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| Tom Gorr wrote: |
| Pete Burak wrote: |
I ran the text at the top of the video through the Google Translater.
Here is what it says:
Change of E9 / C6 by lever:
This is a video of tuning changes using the Superb lever.
It is possible to change from E9 to C6 with the lever.
If it is a 12-string model, G-top and D-top coexist in C6, and E9 has E and B one octave lower, enabling a wide range of performances beyond the double neck. |
The crossover concept is indeed very powerful, if it changes the open string tuning. Otherwise, really think Ian did a good job with the center cluster. |
I played a Center Cluster Excel S12U 9x8 in Dallas and really liked it. In the end I ordered a non-Center cluster Excel S12U with 8x7. |
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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 13 Jan 2022 10:26 pm Re: Excel Locking mechanism
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I played a Center Cluster Excel S12U 9x8 in Dallas and really liked it. In the end I ordered a non-Center cluster Excel S12U with 8x7. |
Right on - would you say it was the "one big tuning" philosophy that sent you in that direction (vs. Two necks in one)?
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David Hodan
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Denton, Texas; USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2022 5:10 am RKL is OK
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My U12 ExStar from Fuzzy Steel Guitars has the E-lower on RKL. What some call Sho-Bud setup. I have other guitars setup like this and I'm just used to it.
If you have the E9/C6 shift lever you sorta need to decide if you want to use that or E-Lower/B6 mode. The 6th pedals can't tune/work correctly in both modes. You can still use it in the opposite mode W/O pedals though.
Either way, congratulations, you will love playing (and transporting) your Excel. |
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Alan Struthers
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2022 9:19 am
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Since I'm still having trouble pasting in my copedent, here are a few more details. I'm going for the Eb/B6 arrangement (not Eb/C6).
I put the E lowers (and only the E lowers) on the RKL, but asked Mitsuo to make the change lock move the 2nd string D# to C# (along with the E lowers). On the RKR I have D notes on strings 2 and 9. The E to F raises are on the LKL, the 5th string B to Bb is on the LKV, and the LKR is similar to bOb's (string 1 goes to G#, 2 to E, and 6 to F#).
Thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge!
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2022 11:14 am
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| Alan Struthers wrote: |
| Since I'm still having trouble pasting in my copedent ... and the LKR is similar to bOb's (string 1 goes to G#, 2 to E, and 6 to F#). |
What are you using? PM or email me and maybe we can get that upload working for you.
I've never had those 1 and 2 changes, btw. I do lower 6 on LKR with a split on the "B" pedal to get the G note.
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Alan Struthers
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2022 4:51 pm
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bOb said:
I've never had those 1 and 2 changes, btw. I do lower 6 on LKR with a split on the "B" pedal to get the G note.
Bob, I copied those changes from a U12 coped you posted on 24 Jun 2009 called "For E9/B6 Universal Players Only." It was for LKR. Long ago and far away, I know.
Oh well, if it isn't useful I'll just have to change it to something else.
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b0b
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Alan Murphy
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N Ireland
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Posted 15 Jan 2022 2:03 am
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| My E lower is right knee left and I agree with Ian it would be better right knee right to give best pedal access playing the B6 tuning. Great topic which I must study later. Alan.. |
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Alan Struthers
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2022 12:25 pm
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With bOb's help, I can now show my proposed copedent. As I suggested before, I am not trying to break any new ground here and largely based this on Jeff Newmans's approach. You can ignore the yellow highlights--they were there only to show some changes from a previous version.
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It's a useful lever, I've just never had it. In fact, I've never played a E9/B6 Universal. The post you mentioned is