G#->E vs. B->Bb

James M Banks · Post by **James M Banks** » 9 Dec 2004 1:10 pm

I have my '81 Sierra S10 3+5 down for much overdue cleaning and repair. I am about to start putting her back together and was contemplating utilizing the Franklin LKV from G# to E. Previously it was setup to lower the B's to Bb. I would like some input on utilization of the current setup versus the Franklin. What's the downside? What would I get if I left the B to Bb change and added the G# to E on the same (or different) KL?

Thanks in advance for helping me look at these new possibilities.

James

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 9 Dec 2004 7:28 pm

The B to Bb is very useful in a variety of positions. The G# to E, as I see it, gives you a couple of "wow" transitions but not much else.

For a while I had a lever that lowered my 7th string F# to E. I've had a pedal that raises my 7th string to G# for years. By combining the two, I got most of the effect of the G# to E, but also had the benefit of the F# to E (for double-E strums and such).

But regardless, I believe that the B to Bb is the more useful change. It fills a gap in the chromatic scale, making all notes possible at any fret.

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Bill C. Buntin · Post by **Bill C. Buntin** » 9 Dec 2004 7:43 pm

I agree with Bobby. I couldn't do without the B to Bb lever. Much more useful to me.

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 10 Dec 2004 4:29 am

Same here, B to Bb is one of my most used levers........JH

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James M Banks · Post by **James M Banks** » 10 Dec 2004 6:46 am

Thanks for the info. I must admit that I am a creature of habit, and my previous steel did not have the B to Bb change. So I have been very slow to work this into my playing. (I've been a bad, bad boy) It does make sense that this could open up a new series of "licks" that I was previously unable to find. I will have to work on this when I get her back together.

James