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Topic: Pro III problem |
Ben Edmonds
From:
Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2008 1:50 pm |
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| On my C6 neck, (Sho Bud Pro III) I cant seem to get the low c and f strings to fit in the slots when I change strings, after I squeeze the ball end, or rather the winding around it I can barely get them on, it works but its a pain. I am using ernie ball strings...no problem on e9 neck but big problem down below, any suggestions??? |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 11 Apr 2008 2:51 pm
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Did you change brands (or guages) of strings? If so, go back to what you were using before. I see no other explaination, unless coincidentally, you got 2 bad strings in that set.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 55 years and still counting. |
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Leon Roberts
From:
Tallahassee,FL USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2008 6:10 pm
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Ben, I would have that same problem years past. I would take a pair of duck bill pliers and flatten the wound part of the string next to the ball end. If this is done at a 90 degree angle, it will allow the string to slide up in the slot. I hope this helps.
Leon |
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Ben Edmonds
From:
Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2008 7:15 pm
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| Leon, That is what I have done in the past and did tonight, it works I just wanted to know if maybe there was a problem so thanks and I will keep doing that. |
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Brint Hannay
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2008 9:37 pm
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| My approach has always been, not to try to flatten the string to fit in the slot, but to bend it right next to the ball with needle-nose pliers to about a 90 degree angle, oriented such that the round side, not the flat side, of the ball will be against the finger. That way, it can hook under the notch, and the loop of core wire that goes around the ball will fit into the slot. The rest of the wrap still won't fit into the slot, but my experience is that if you tug on the string after tuning it up to pitch, retune it, tug again, etc. a couple of times, it settles in just fine. |
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Leon Roberts
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Tallahassee,FL USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2008 5:39 am
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Ron, My problem was solved by converting my Sho-Buds with new changers. The lower and raise bars are stock Sho-Bud and the upper cam fingers were machined from 2024 aluminum. The tone was enhanced also. A photo showing a changer is below.
Leon
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2008 10:17 am
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I had this problem on one of my Pro-III's made in the early 70's (wide pedals). I took a slim flat file and was able to widen the slot enough to handle a .070w string.
My other Pro-III later version with narrow pedals had no problems with this.
Thanx,
Jim |
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2008 10:59 am
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If you feel comfortable doing it, take a small flat file and slightly widen the slot on the tenth string
finger, being careful to keep the file perfectly square with the sides of the slot. It doesn't take much.
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Ben Edmonds
From:
Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2008 3:36 pm
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thanks everyone for the suggestions. It is the wide pedal pro III so it sounds common. This axe has many homemade parts underneath, that said they all work but it is in desparate need of a rebuild, shes beat but its all I can afford plus I have grown attached so when the rebuild happens I will adress the widening of the slot.
Again thanks so much, I rareley post on the forum but everytime I do you guys really help out. |
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Brint Hannay
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2008 7:09 pm
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| In all humility, I suggest you give a thought to my post. What need is there for the string to be inside a slot? The way I do it the string is secured and lays against the finger just as much as it would if it were attached via a pin, as on many other steels. No need to alter the finger, IMHO. |
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Clyde Mattocks
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Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2008 9:04 pm
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Brint, I don't have a Sho Bud now, so I am just supposing. Your idea would hold the string fine, but
the string ALMOST goes in the slot as it is. When you tuned it up to pitch, might not the pressure force it into the slot enough for it to wedge, making
it difficult to get back out? Just asking.
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LeGrande II, Nash. 112, Fender Twin Tone Master, Session 400, Harlow Dobro, R.Q.Jones Dobro |
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Brint Hannay
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 14 Apr 2008 6:05 am
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| Clyde, I don't recall having had that problem. (I've had my Super Pro for 24 years. On the other hand, I rarely change the C6th strings!) |
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