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Topic: GFI SM-10 and a couple New Guy Questions |
Tim Konecky
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Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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Posted 7 May 2008 2:20 pm |
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I'm a newbie so bear with my ignorance.
I just got my new GFI-SM10 last week and I've got a couple (I think) easily fixable issues.
Number 1, I've noticed that the C pedal, even though it is level with the A and B at a non-pressed position, has a lot more travel in it than the A and B. It just feels a little odd to have to press that baby down so much further than the B when pressed together. I could simply just adjust the "thingy" for a lack of a better term at the end of my rod and I think I'd be good. However, that means that the C pedal will be sitting up there about a half inch higher than the rest.
Is it possible to fix the C so that it doesn't have so much travel? Also, is it pretty common to have the pedals set at different heights? When it comes to my A and B, I could see a benefit to having my B just a little bit lower so that when I play those AB to A only licks it'll be easier to roll off the B. My ankle just doesn't want to roll all the way off of it. Should I be doing ankle excercises to gain flexibility or something?
Also on my GFI SM10, the thumb screw on my C pedal rod keeps coming loose and makes the rod jump off the pedal. Just trying to think of a couple ideas to her on there. A buddy of mine suggested plumbers tape. I was thinking about shooting a bit of silicon in there to just give it a little more grip. I guess a good vise grip would do the trick but that a sure fire way to strip it out. Any suggestions? |
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Sonny Priddy
From:
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 May 2008 4:09 pm GFI
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| Call The Builder. SONNY. |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 7 May 2008 4:45 pm
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Yes, it is very common to have the pedals adjusted to different heights. I find it a necessity.
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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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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 9 May 2008 8:47 am
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Your dealer should do this for you free, (even if it's me)
Bobbe |
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