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Hi Thank you..
It looks like I gone wrong somewhere
it seems its hard to put it to text But ive got a what I call a double step on the pedal it goes part of the way down as if it has stopped and put a little more pressure and it goes down farther so it looks like I've got to start again

Fist of all I would like to thank all those which answered my post on Carter steel so far all is well managed to get the stainless steal rods and put a thread on them ( which was from one of your answers ) And so far everything is in tune But I have lost the Carter book which came with it Can anyone...

thanks for the replays guys
going by the maths it best to leave well alone
its just why do it on the A pedal and not the other two
so ill leave it alone

continue from my fist post Im finding it hard to explain on the B pedal it operates strings 3 and 6 on the same pedal on the same spindle.. why carn't it operate it do the same on the A pedal 2 strings on one spindle// instead of 1 string attached to an other spindle to operated an another string or...

Im looking for a teck reason my A pedal alters B- 5 string to c+ and my B- 10 string to C+ looking under neat at the workings my A pedal there two spindles .one haS the B -10 and another fork connecting to an other spindle contain only the B-5 B pedal 3rd and 6th pedal are on the same prdal Is there...

Here in the UK it terrible to get anything that's not metric Ive found some stainless steel rods 3/32 but at the moment I can only find them 300mm long and thats fine because I had to change my paddles from my left to my right so 300mm is about the right length for now my rods broke on the hook bend...

is this the right tap & die

sourcing map 4-40 UNC Tap and Die Set, HSS Machine Thread Tap with Round Threading Die, Right Hand

for the 3/32 welding rod ?
thanks for all the info

thank you for the info
I've searched for 3/32 welding rods found some on amazon
thats fine but haven't they got a coating on then ?
or do I take the coating off them ? Im rubbish when it comes to metal

Hello every one can any one tell me the following What size are the push rods ? what size are the thread is on the end of the push rod ? what size are the thread on the ends of the pedal rods and lastly the plastic adjuster ends of the push rod are they threaded or is it drilled out, and the thread ...

Hi Jon Thank you for the link Thats a better price for them. the only problem with steelguitarcanada they on do a min order of $40 then that country tax and then shipment and we have to pay out Vat to the post office. I know I have ordered stuff from Canada and the US before and it takes a month to ...

Hi Charlie
thank for info take care

As long as the pedal operates smoothly, don't worry about any rust on the pull rod (I think you refer to this as a "wire") that's hooked to the changer. When you're starting out learning to play, don't work on the guitar unless something isn't operating properly. Hi Donny I didn't explain...

Hi Every one It been a long time since I been on the forum but health issues I have been keeping my guitar in my shed I had gas bottled heater been in the shed..but my stainless steel bits have gone rusted..I have to change some of the wires that pulls the strings ..(1 pedal that changes B to C ) Am...

Hi every one
how do I keep my E9 steel in tune ?
I live in Wales, England, one minute it is warm the next it is cold expecaly this year Im finding it is alover the place
can enyone give some info
Paul

Hi I not sure to to explain this nut here goes with the guitar strings tuned.. Im useing patterson tuner, with the tuner on while tuning the guitar if I place the bar on one of the frets should it give the name of the string..if I chose the 5 string whis is the B if I got it in tune and put my bar o...

Hi I was a member a while back and I had a stroke and could remember a think... Now after 6 month in hospital on lift support when i eventually work up the musical i went from 12st to 6 stone, Now my arms are working again my legs ar a way behand but will come.. I have had to move my 3 peddles from ...

Hi
dose any one have the TAB and Backing track
for Your Cheating Heart
they don't mine sharing
Paul GB

Thanks Howard I am the original owner, Ill have a look
Thanks Paul

HI Can i have some help

Carter 3 pedals 4 levers and an up lever.
some how my up lever fell apart
I know one is off the 6th G# to make it F
I don't know where the other one goes

Help Paul

Hi
Richard,David.Dave. Ray
I live in Neath near Swansea south wales
I will tray what you suggested
Paul uk

Dave I am playing at home, I know it hard to explain I had a couple of song in a book and with them came two Cds one with the player playing and background music.. one with the background with no guitar..for me to play, I can play together with the the one with the guitar but having trouble with the...

Hi This is going to be difficult to explan Im playing with a other guitar and background music but when trying to play with the background music with NO GUITAR im not getting very far. most of the background music is just a drum with 3 beat to a bar on one One of them is Amazing Grace and there are ...

Hi Jim
Thanks for the reply
it works it is easy when you know how it works, and you must know how, I tried the help but got no where

You explained it very well Thanks again
Paul uk

Hi I have a couple of songs I didn't write them
The songs have just one verse what can I do to make them play 3 times and then end

thanks in anticipation Paul uk

Hi Dave
I put money dollars in an envelope and an order for " He touched me " to his wife, she sent it to me,

I had not put enough money in, she still sent it and I put some more dollars in an envelope and sent it again

I live in Wales
Regards Paul uk