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John Hyland

 

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Post  Posted 17 Jan 2022 12:42 pm    
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Hi all just wondering if I can get a sample what length pedals are used on your instruments.
For sake of clarity if you measure from tip of the pedal to the outside face of the pedal bar plus note the make it would be great and help the setup of my in-progress construction.
Nearest ¼ or 5 mm is fine.

Btw I have searched and haven’t found this in previous posts
Thanks John
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Ken Pippus


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Langford, BC, Canada
Post  Posted 17 Jan 2022 1:49 pm    
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Some info here:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com//viewtopic.php?t=271511&highlight=emmons+pedals
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Ian Rae


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Post  Posted 17 Jan 2022 2:42 pm    
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The distance from the tip of the pedal to its pivot point is more meaningful, I would suggest.

My Williams measures 5½" and my Excel 5".
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Ian Worley


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Post  Posted 17 Jan 2022 10:22 pm    
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Ian Rae wrote:
The distance from the tip of the pedal to its pivot point is more meaningful...
Yes. Tip of pedal to center of axle:
    Emmons late '60s/early '70s - 5-1/16"
    Emmons late '70s - 4-13/16"
    Emmons LLII - 5"
    Sho-Bud late '60s/early '70s - 4-7/8"
    Sho-Bud late '70s - 5-1/4"
    Fender 800/2000 '64 --> - 5-15/16"
    BMI - 5-1/16"

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Ken Pippus


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Post  Posted 17 Jan 2022 10:34 pm    
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If you read through that thread, several people feel that’s not the only consideration.
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Ian Rae


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Post  Posted 18 Jan 2022 2:13 am    
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Of course there are other parameters such as the position of the pedal rod connector etc. My point was that the face of the rack is an arbitrary distance from the axle.
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John Hyland

 

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South Australia
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2022 1:37 pm    
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Thanks fells
The reason I suggested the front of the pedal bar as it sets the distance relative to the instrument and where feet are likely. But Axel is fine.
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John Hyland

 

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Post  Posted 18 Jan 2022 1:38 pm    
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Ian Worley wrote:
Ian Rae wrote:
The distance from the tip of the pedal to its pivot point is more meaningful...
Yes. Tip of pedal to center of axle:
    Emmons late '60s/early '70s - 5-1/16"
    Emmons late '70s - 4-13/16"
    Emmons LLII - 5"
    Sho-Bud late '60s/early '70s - 4-7/8"
    Sho-Bud late '70s - 5-1/4"
    Fender 800/2000 '64 --> - 5-15/16"
    BMI - 5-1/16"


Thanks Ian really useful
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John Hyland

 

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South Australia
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2022 1:39 pm    
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Ken Pippus wrote:
Some info here:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com//viewtopic.php?t=271511&highlight=emmons+pedals

Thanks Ken good link
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John Hyland

 

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South Australia
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2022 1:40 pm    
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Seems 5 inches is a good average so far
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Ron Pruter

 

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Arizona, USA
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2022 8:20 pm    
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To me, the only relevant measurement, concerning comfort, is the length from pedal rod connecter to end closest to you.
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Gene Tani


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Post  Posted 21 Jan 2022 6:39 pm    
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adjustable length from Johnnie King!

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2963391#2963391
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Bobby D. Jones

 

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West Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 21 Jan 2022 9:23 pm    
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Here is another pedal length. GFI ULTRA has 5 1/4' pedals, From center of mounting pin to back edge of Pedal Pad. 3 3/4" From center of pedal rod connector to back edge of Pedal Pad.
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