Changing copedent on all-pull/ instructions on the web?

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Veli-Pekka Haanmäki
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Changing copedent on all-pull/ instructions on the web?

Post by Veli-Pekka Haanmäki »

I'm planning on changing copedent on my DeVis E9, three knee lever changes.
I haven't done this before so I'm looking for intructions. Anything on the web?
Thanks!
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The method of attaching rods to bellcranks varies with the make of guitar, as well as the method of attaching bellcrank to shaft.
I'd start by removing a pullrod from a bellcrank, pull it from the guitar, then put it back. Take pictures.
Then look at https://www.steelguitar.com r.com/rodding.html and the charts it links to for ideas on how to rod the new changes you want to install.
Then remove the rods on one lever at a time, loosen the bellcranks, slide them to the new location, tighten the bellcrank to the shaft, and reinstall the pullrods.
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Post by Jeff Garden »

Good suggestion by Lane...also on the http://steelguitar.com/ website, click on "Tweaks" at the top of the home page and then click on "Adjustments". A lot of good info on adjustment theory which you may find helpful for your new setup.
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Post by chris ivey »

that's some good advice from someone who lives in the middle of a sandwich!
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Post by Jeff Garden »

We like to think of ourselves as "the filling", Chris :)
Another thought on the re-rodding etc...you might want to take some close-up photos at a few stages along the way just in case you need to reverse a process or post them on the Forum for assistance.
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Post by Veli-Pekka Haanmäki »

Thanks for help! I'll try to do this!
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Post by Peter Nylund »

I'll be in your neck of the woods wednesday evening next week. If you need some assistance maybe we could work something out.
I know my playing is a bit pitchy, but at least my tone sucks
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Peter, tule käymään jos ehdit. 0445551668
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