Strings not returning to tune on Sho-Bud

Kyle Dosskey · Post by **Kyle Dosskey** » 30 Aug 2009 11:11 pm

Got an issue on the C6 neck of a Sho-Bud Pro II Custom. When I hit the C6 pedals, some of the strings that raise don't come back to tune i.e. stay a little sharp. I could care less as I'm a newbie just trying to learn E9, but as I am trying to sell the thing to get an S10 I realize that could scare some potential buyers off. What is going wrong and is it a tough/expensive fix?

Pictures of the changer end:
C6 Springs:

E9 Springs:

Both

richard burton · Post by **richard burton** » 31 Aug 2009 1:08 am

Try taking the helper springs off.
These are the springs nearest the body of the steel.

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 31 Aug 2009 2:47 am

Kyle...You might try oiling the C6 changer, (any light machine oil such as sewing machine or gun oil will work nicely, do not use WD-40!). After oiling, work the pedals several times and that alone may solve the problem. On some D-10's, the rear neck sits unused and over time can develop the symptoms you stated.

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 31 Aug 2009 9:17 am

First try to figure out of the problem is in the changer, or in the pulling mechanism.
Loosen the allen set screw that holds the pull rod to the puller and see if the string returns to pitch.

Kyle Dosskey · Post by **Kyle Dosskey** » 1 Sep 2009 7:50 am

thanks for the input guys

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 1 Sep 2009 6:01 pm

If none of that helps...>this is sounding alot like the problem that is inharent for those type fingers. The tops are made of Pot metal and are chrome plated and there is a fulcrom piece that hangs down from the top; that the lower split arm has a bent piece that pushes on that top piece; and creates a groove in that piece that hangs down. Those split arms are made of a harder metal and that just does not mix. So now this will hang up when trying to raise as the lower arm will move too...and that is NO GOOD. And certainly the lower will be inconsistant...
I can tell you how to fix that(or make better); but you will need to know how to de-rod and take fingers out....??
Lemme know?
Or you can send it to me and I can fix it; but already have several steels I'm working on; so I would have to throw it in the mix.
Ricky

Kyle Dosskey · Post by **Kyle Dosskey** » 3 Sep 2009 5:41 pm

Thanks for the tips Ricky Davis. Unfortunately I am functionally retarded when it comes to the mechanics of these things (i.e. de-rodding, etc.) so it's becoming more and more clear I'll probably have to send it in somewhere, probably in about 20 years when I have the money to do so.