Dropping the A's?

Chris Grotewohl · Post by **Chris Grotewohl** » 14 Dec 2005 12:04 pm

Hey folks, I drop the B's to As with my VKL. They tune fine open. When I play the AB pedal and then drop the Bs they drop but are sharp. Is this common or is it my setup.thanks chris[This message was edited by Chris Grotewohl on 14 December 2005 at 12:08 PM.][This message was edited by Chris Grotewohl on 14 December 2005 at 03:20 PM.]

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 14 Dec 2005 12:12 pm

Sounds like split tuning issues. Someone smarter than me will have to go in depth. My Fessy does the same thing because I took the splits off of mine. I didn't like having the tuners on the changer because they were always in the way.

Mine does the same thing as yours, but mine is very, very close. So, I live with it. Some musician I am! Ha!

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 14 Dec 2005 2:01 pm

It sounds like you need to run the tuning nut in more on the LKV connecting rod. I guess it would be lucky if it's that simple.

Interesting change.

Actually, I guess what type of guitar it is might make a difference there.[This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 14 December 2005 at 02:02 PM.]

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 14 Dec 2005 3:10 pm

Sounds like you need to add a split tuner to that change so you can tune the note with both pedal and knee engaged ! Do a search on here, or go to Carters website which has a good explanation on how to add this....if you aren't too keen on doing it yourself I'm sure you can find some who will add it for you.