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
G#->E vs. B->Bb
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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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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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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
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