Project Multibender!
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Project Multibender!
I'm currently seeking a Deusenberg Multibender for a picking pal, but whilst waiting, I decided to put one together myself. It was surprisingly straightforward, and I'm happy to share pics and details with anyone who'd like the option of raising a couple of strings 'PSG' style. I tune E6th, which means I can raise the G# and B.
If you have a small workbench and some basic metal-working skills, have a go! Total cost about $5.
The key component is the actual 'bender lever, and one of the pics shows a rough template from an original lever. You'll notice that on this particular guitar, no new holes were needed, even the stop plates were fixed on using double sided tape. I'm particularly pleased with my choice of levers lol.
Finally, note the brass ball-ends on the bridge, to ease string movement. Oh...one more thing...it works! You could easily think you were listening to the basic A and B pedals on a PSG.
Feel free to get in touch with any questions, and good luck!
If you have a small workbench and some basic metal-working skills, have a go! Total cost about $5.
The key component is the actual 'bender lever, and one of the pics shows a rough template from an original lever. You'll notice that on this particular guitar, no new holes were needed, even the stop plates were fixed on using double sided tape. I'm particularly pleased with my choice of levers lol.
Finally, note the brass ball-ends on the bridge, to ease string movement. Oh...one more thing...it works! You could easily think you were listening to the basic A and B pedals on a PSG.
Feel free to get in touch with any questions, and good luck!
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That's very nice , I might give that a shot
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That's very nice , I might give that a shot
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Let me know if I can assist from a distance. You'll need access to a small pillar drill if possible (to ensure accurate and straight hole placement), also a thread-cutting tap and small 'locking' springs for the set-screws.
Make the two levers as a pair, cut roughly to shape then bolt tightly together through the centre-hole. Now file to final shape as if they were one piece.
Finally, buy your wife some flowers and chocolates before you start, as you won't see her for a while!
Make the two levers as a pair, cut roughly to shape then bolt tightly together through the centre-hole. Now file to final shape as if they were one piece.
Finally, buy your wife some flowers and chocolates before you start, as you won't see her for a while!
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I didn't like the thought of the raising/lowering strings rubbing in their slots on the edge of the bridge. I simply reclaimed some brass ball-ends from used strings, held each one firmly in long-nose pliers, then filed a slot in the edge just wide enough to slip the ball-end over the bridge. Finally a tiny drop of super glue to keep each one in position.
The only variable in the design is where the actual raise and lower stop-screws will make contact with the bridge area once assembled. I simply added a couple of small extra shims in the correct positions to accommodate them.
Note that you'll need one more threaded hole at the top of the lever arm to fit the actual palm lever. You can decide on your own choice of levers material. Any day now, my wife is going to count the cutlery. I'm on borrowed time here guys!
The only variable in the design is where the actual raise and lower stop-screws will make contact with the bridge area once assembled. I simply added a couple of small extra shims in the correct positions to accommodate them.
Note that you'll need one more threaded hole at the top of the lever arm to fit the actual palm lever. You can decide on your own choice of levers material. Any day now, my wife is going to count the cutlery. I'm on borrowed time here guys!
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Bender
That looks great. I'll definitely be reaching out!