How to correctly tune RKR (double lower 2nd and 9th string)

Eddie Thomas · Post by **Eddie Thomas** » 18 Jul 2023 2:12 pm

Hello, I need some advise. I have a Lashley Legrande, I need to know what is the correct way to tune the RKR lever, (double lower on the 2nd and single lower on the 9th. Where to start first. Thanks for any insight.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 18 Jul 2023 2:31 pm

Following...

Geoff Queen · Post by **Geoff Queen** » 19 Jul 2023 5:34 am

I tune the second and ninth string on my LeGrande 3 this way:

Second string open to D# at keyhead, second string lowered all the way to C# with nylon tuner, then ninth string open to D at keyhead. Here it gets interesting; I tune the second string half stop to D with the nylon tuner for the NINTH string lower. Then tune the ninth string lower to C# with the split tuning screw at the end of the changer (allen wrench).

Hope this helps.

Eddie Thomas · Post by **Eddie Thomas** » 19 Jul 2023 12:34 pm

Thank you so much Mr. Queen!

Dave Hopping · Post by **Dave Hopping** » 19 Jul 2023 1:29 pm

Hmmmm....

fortunate this Q popped up; My '78 Super Pro has the double lower on second string (I never use the double lower), single on the ninth, both on RKR. The ninth string lower starts at the half-stop on the second. What I'd like to get is a single lower on both 2nd and 9th, with the 9th lower starting immediately when RKR is engaged. Is that possible?

Geoff Queen · Post by **Geoff Queen** » 19 Jul 2023 5:15 pm

You're welcome Mr Thomas!

Dave H I'm no expert but I'm sure that's possible. It would involve some under carriage work probably. Your knee lever throw would be shorter lowering string 2 just a half step which might be nice.

baxter vaughan · Post by **baxter vaughan** » 20 Jul 2023 4:42 am

Some excellent advice here. What if I can’t get the 2nd & 9th to tune props?
They both stay a little sharp. Should I adjust the throw of the knee lever? It’s in a Lashley LeGrand.
Baxter.

mtulbert · Post by **mtulbert** » 20 Jul 2023 5:11 am

Another way to do this tuning is to tune the 2nd string open to D#. Then Engage the lever and tune the drop lower than C# almost to C. Then tune the half stop with the D string tuner. Finally use the split screw on the changer to tune the 2nd string full drop to C#.

This has worked well for me and thanks to Mickey Adams for showing this method of tuning the 2nd string.

Geoff Queen · Post by **Geoff Queen** » 20 Jul 2023 9:48 am

Baxter, I wouldn't want to steer you wrong so I'll let someone more knowledgable than me chime in.

Mark, that's interesting...I think I'll try it that way and see if one feels better than the other.