RKL set-up!

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 14 May 2006 8:39 am

Totally non conformist..
E's lowered on PEDAL C and RKR takes the B's-C#

Papa Joe Pollick · Post by **Papa Joe Pollick** » 14 May 2006 9:17 am

My Blanton had the E lower on RKL when I got it and I got use to it there,but when I tore it down to restore it I decided to move that change to LKR with the raise on LKL.Having both of the E changes on the same knee made sense at the time.Now after reading these posts,I've decided to put it back to the original set-up.Because I use it with the A and B pedals a lot,it makes sense to not have to try to work the foot and knee on the same leg at the same time.Can't walk and chew gum.
So that's my project for to-day,after I cut the grass.
Thanks Guys,for all the in-sight.
Love this forum.
Thanks B zero B for making this possible.PJ

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Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 14 May 2006 6:38 pm

Thanks alot for the input guys..........guess its alright for an "old dog" to stay away from new tricks! I forgot to mention that I also have the E's raise on LKL. I'm with these as I am with the Fretboards......gotta be Hearts, Spades, Diamonds & Clubs!
Thanks again,
Neil

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Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 14 May 2006 7:07 pm

Like b0b, I too, changed from LKR to RKL for the E-D# move.

I play a U-12.

I liked b0b's logic of having that smooth transition from D#-E-F or viseversa.

Also, IT is easier to hold the E-D# lever in on the right knee and hitting the "outer" pedals when thinking B6. My LKR lever now drops my B's to Bb. Thought this would be a problem when reaching for B6 pedals, but it hasn't so far. Just have to know your instrument, and position the "bod" just right.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 14 May 2006 7:10 pm

One of each.
RKL on the S-14, and LKR on the Shobud

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 14 May 2006 7:13 pm

You know my guitars Neil buddy: LKL raise and LKR lower with the RKL lowering 6 to F#!!
Are you able to make the 1st Arrowhead show!

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 15 May 2006 6:59 am

Ditto: LKL raise and LKR lower with the RKL lowering 6 to F#!!
Squeeze the knees for the missing chord...

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 15 May 2006 7:03 am

Guess I'm another odd duck, I lower my E's on the RKR and raise them on the LKR. My first guitar came with the lower set up this way, and when I started raising the E's to F, about 15 years ago, the LKL was the only place I could easily put that change. It works for me, so why fix it.

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Riva Ridge Recording

John Ummel · Post by **John Ummel** » 15 May 2006 7:15 am

RKL...the change from a D7 to G at the 3rd fret. B pedal & knee is D7 add the A pedal for D9, then release to G Major. This move is very smooth for me with the lowers on RKL. I've tried playing with it on LKR and it seems more awkward trying to do all three with the left leg. I guess its just what you get used to.

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 15 May 2006 11:52 am

After 20 some odd years,I switched lowering my E's from LKR to RKL and it took me a few gigs to become natural.

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Gord Cole · Post by **Gord Cole** » 15 May 2006 12:52 pm

Lower=RKL....Raise=LKL

--Gord

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 15 May 2006 1:27 pm

Score so far for lowering E's is:
RKL-18 LKR-8 other-6

Maybe I am in the majority?
Thanks again for your input!
Neil