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Topic: Need help tuning b string |
Stan Lee
From:
Idaho, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2019 1:11 pm |
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| I have a GFI student model that the 5th string b goes sharp after I release the pedals it will return to in tune b if I tap my e lever. I have tried everything I can think of to correct this but I'm stumped. Anyone have an idea? |
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Chris Reesor
From:
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 7 Mar 2019 1:27 pm
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Something is dragging in there, Stan. I would look at the string 4 and 5 fingers and see if possibly just a little lube there between them helps. Turn your guitar upside down in the case and operate the pedals and levers to try to spot the problem. There shouldn't be any interaction between the pedals and the E lever.
Good luck with this.
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2019 2:28 pm Need help tuning B string.
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Check the cross shaft under the hood and make sure it is moving free when released, And no rod is dragging on another rod. Check the B string at rest. There should be a small amount of free play in the pull rod before the nylon tuning nut engages the changer laver. (Thickness of playing card). If no free play in the rod before pull. You may need to move the pull rod 1 hole longer pull on the bell crank so the rod will have a little free play before engagement.
Good Luck finding the problem and cure, Happy Steelin. |
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Bob Cox
From:
Buckeye State
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Posted 7 Mar 2019 6:54 pm b
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| The b string raise on the third pedal is preventing it from coming back . Loosen it retune it , then check a ped |
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Michael Hill
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2019 7:16 pm
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| New string is worth a shot. |
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