Copedent Change - Help!

John Swindle · Post by **John Swindle** » 18 Oct 2011 12:30 am

I'd like to do a little experimenting with the copedent on my back neck. I've never messed with the undercarriage, and have only the vaguest notion of what to do. Can anyone point me toward some instructions or clues anywhere on line? Maybe a book?

Thanks - John

Keith Davidson · Post by **Keith Davidson** » 18 Oct 2011 2:21 am

John, I think if you let the guys/gals know what you currently have for a setup and what you want to change they could help you out.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 18 Oct 2011 7:17 am

If your around Portland, I could give you a primer lesson on setting up your desired changes.
Feel free to give a ring.
Pete Burak
503-621-8209

Steve Lipsey · Post by **Steve Lipsey** » 18 Oct 2011 9:39 am

And check out the Carter Guitar website - a lot of clear info on how this all works, e.g.,
http://www.steelguitar.com/rodding.html

John Swindle · Post by **John Swindle** » 18 Oct 2011 8:40 pm

Pete - thanks, but I'm way down here in the Applegate Valley, near Grants Pass. I appreciate the offer, though.

Steve - Thanks for the link. That's a start.

What I'd like to do is install a completely different tuning that I've been wanting to try for a while. What's missing is a clear idea of how to deal with the changer fingers. I think I'm going to have to spend some time with the instrument upside-down, rubbing my chin and scratching my head.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 18 Oct 2011 10:33 pm

john.... email sent

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 19 Oct 2011 3:05 am

John, it'd be helpful to supply the brand and model of your guitar as they're all a bit different....JH in Va.

Mat Davallet · Post by **Mat Davallet** » 19 Oct 2011 3:38 am

yes, guitar model will be very helpfull to give you a roding chart.

John Swindle · Post by **John Swindle** » 19 Oct 2011 4:59 pm

Matthieu and Jerry - Thanks for the suggestion.

It's a Mullen D-10. "Royal Precision" is decaled on the front, but according to Mike Mantey, it's a pre-G2.

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