Since that time much has happened and many are indeed splitting on their guitars.
I perceive that the most used split is the 6th string whole tone lower with the B pedal giving one a G on the 6th string. I use this all the time. I could not live without it now.
But there are other splits coming into vogue of late. And several are worth mentioning. Two of these are on the C6 neck.
1. Split the C to B lever with the 7th pedal.
2. Split the A to Ab lever with the 7th pedal.
Used separately or in combinations; opens up some really nice embellisments to the standard C6 neck.
I have one that is highly unusual I would like to tell you about. But first let me tell you how it came into being. I was intrigued by the PF pedal and knee lever with how it fits soooo perfectly with todays sounds.
Thinking about this, I came up with a change that goes along with this thinking. So when I ordered my steel from Excel, I had them install (just on a whim) a 6th pedal that would lower the 4th string a tone and a half.
Yes, you read correctly, a full tone and a half. All the way down to a C#. The throw on that lower return spring is something to see!!!
I can't tell you how nice this change can be going along with what PF has done. I love it.
But the freeby I got which I did not think about much was "splitting" this change with my 2nd RKR which does the same as the normal 6th pedal on a D-10.
This split gives me a D note on the 4th string. NOT a common change on most guitars. And it is just great. Incidently this also gives me the D on the 8th string. Having these octave "7th" tones is really nice.
Just one example of its use is one can play "Steelin the Blues" at any fret instead of being captive at the first fret.
But in any "blues" situation it is a great change, particularly if one first lowers the E's to Eb and THEN lowers the 4th string on down to a D. I am beginning to use this a lot.
So if you are not experimenting with the world of "splitting" you are missin' out on some mighty good things on our beloved instrument.
May Jesus bring all of you joy all the days of your lives,
carl
