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Topic: split tuning |
Bob Moore
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N. Rose, New York
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Posted 29 Sep 2010 6:18 pm |
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| I just got a Black Fessy with split tuning. I know nothing much about it. Tony a forum member is trying to help me but if there is something in writing it would be better for me. Thanks Bob |
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Dick Sexton
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Greenville, Ohio
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Bill Dobkins
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Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2010 6:50 pm
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There is a great animation of split tuning on the Carter website.
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 29 Sep 2010 11:24 pm
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from the ZumSteel manual - hope this can help you Bob
Split Tuning Option
Guitars equipped with this option allow you to obtain a “combination or middle” note on strings that are raised a full tone and lowered a half tone, or vice-versa. The tuning procedure for each string that is affected is as follows:
1. Tune the string to its open-tuning pitch with the Tuning Keys as described in Basic Tuning.
2. Tune the “raise” note with the Nylon Nut as per the Basic Tuning procedure.
3. Engage both the “raise” and “lower” functions by pressing the proper pedal/knee lever combination at the same time.
4. Tune the “resultant/middle” note with the Nylon Nut that lowers the string, turning clockwise to flatten it or counter-clockwise to sharpen it.
5. With only the single pedal/knee levers that lowers the string engaged, tune the “lower” note with the Set Screw in the end of the neck, right side, behind the Changer Finger for that string. |
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Bob Moore
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N. Rose, New York
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Posted 30 Sep 2010 6:33 am
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| Thanks Gentlemen. I now have something in writing. I'll try to do what is recommened. Bob |
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C Dixon
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Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 1 Oct 2010 12:17 pm
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There is also a common split on Universals; when the E's are lowered and pedal 6 is engaged; where the 4th string is pulled back up to E.
This split is tuned as follows:
1. After tuning the open strings, lower the E's to Eb and tune them normally with the respective nylon tuners. Then engage and hold that lever engaged.
2. Engage the 6th pedal and tune the nylon tuner on the 4th string so it pulls it back up to an E.
Note: some players opt to NOT raise the 4th string from Eb to E and simply let off the E to Eb lever as they engage the 6th pedal. However, this then creates a problem, IF you have a LOK lever that holds the E's to Eb.
The standard universal is tuned as above.
The 6th pedal by the way, for those who do not play a Universal or play much on C6th on their D-10's, also lowers the 8th string (6th string D-10) a whole tone E to D on Universals (a half tone from E to Eb on a D-10).
I use another split as well on the 8th pedal on my universal, when my LOK lever that holds the 2nd string to a C#, as well as holds the E's to Eb, is engaged. I installed a raise pull rod on the 2nd string and connected it to the 8th pedal which pulls it up to a D.
Which emulates what Buddy does on his D-10 on his 8th pedal; which raises his first string "D" note to an Eb.
I predict that in the future splits will become as common as the A and B pedals.
Time will tell for sure, either way. 
c.
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Patrick Laffrat
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