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Topic: A and B Pedals ? |
Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 16 Sep 2007 8:46 am |
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Is there a standard width as to the pedals being set
from one another? also the height from each other.
I'm still haveing trouble getting completely off these pedal's when rocking back and forth. Its not the Steel its me.I had the same problem on the Nashvile LTD, now My Derby. Thanks in Advance... 
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John Roche
From:
England
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Posted 16 Sep 2007 9:32 am
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 16 Sep 2007 10:54 am
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| If adjusting the pedal heights at the pedal doesn't get you where you need to be, there may be too much throw in one or both pedals. Try moving the changer pull rod to a bellcrank slot further from the cross-shaft. This will make the throw stiffer but shorter. The shorter throw makes it easier to clear the pedals when rocking. And the stiffer action helps keep the pedal from moving when you touch them lightly. |
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Dave Mudgett
From:
Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 16 Sep 2007 11:03 am
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I concur on both John and David's points - I have had to do both to some steels when I got them. In addition, it's important that my legs are comfortable under the steel. I'm tall, so this was an issue until I got the steel raised up 2-3 inches.
But another easy thing to try - for Emmons setup, I have my B pedal a bit lower than the A pedal, and I think that's pretty common. Especially when rocking my ankle for the A+F move (F on LKL), I find that slightly lower B pedal helps. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 16 Sep 2007 12:24 pm
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| It took some trial and error adjustments to finally arrive at the best and most comfortable positions on my Carter but I found that lowering my pedals as close to the floor as possible and keeping the A pedal a little higher than the B worked out goood. |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 16 Sep 2007 1:04 pm
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Moving the pull rods to make the action stiffer makes sense.
The A pedal is way to easy, so I'll try that.
Thanks
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 8:06 am
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Also, don't play in boots.  |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 12:30 pm
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David and Dave, I moved them and made a world of difference.And Erv boots are all I have and they only allow me one pair a year..  Thanks for the help.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 12:53 pm
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Bill,
Part of the reason you can't get on and off the pedals correctly is due the restriction of ankle movement caused by wearing boots. You really should be wearing a soft soled moccasin. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 12:54 pm
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Bill,
Some of the pedalers even play in their stocking feet. But I think this is going a little too far!  |
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Bo Borland
From:
South Jersey -
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 1:01 pm
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I practice wearing anything from boots to sneakers to flip flops & don't have a problem.. well maybe with flip flops. I play in boots out of habit, it's what I wear all the time. I don't own a pair of shoes and can't remember the last pair I owned.
Try a pair of Justin Ropers.. they have thinner leather soles, lower walking heels and you can still feel your pedals. More importantly, they have a wider ankle than regular western style boots.
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 4:02 pm
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Erv I was just joshin.I can't play in boots except for one pair of cowboy boots with square toes. I have a pair of dress shoes that work the best.
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John Coffman
From:
Wharton,Texas USA
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Posted 17 Sep 2007 4:58 pm
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what Andy S. said worked for me also
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2007 6:12 am
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Bill,
If I play wearing boots with a pointy toe, I have a problem with getting tangled up in the foot pedal rods. I also like guitars where the pedal rods attach to the side of the pedals and not right on top. More room for the toes. |
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