Lesson Learned on PSG Build
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Ron Wendler
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Lesson Learned on PSG Build
I learned a valuable lesson doing my rebuild of a 10 string PSG. I have 3 pedals going up to 3 cross shafts with connector arms. ( not sure of terminology) These arms are where the rods, from the changer fingers , connect. I have not a clue as to what fingers are connected to the A,B and C pedals. I do know that some of the fingers connect to the same pedal. UFFDA NIDDA!!!!
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Richard Sinkler
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Re: Lesson Learned on PSG Build
Typically the rods coming from the changer are connected to what are called bell cranks or pull bars depending on who you are talking to. Other names crop up occasionally.
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Richard Sinkler
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Re: Lesson Learned on PSG Build
A pedal would affect the B strings and tuned to raise to C#.I have not a clue as to what fingers are connected to the A,B and C pedals. I do know that some of the fingers connect to the same pedal
B pedal would affect the G# strings and tuned to raise them to A
C pedal would affect strings 4 & 5, raising string 4 from E to F#, and string 5 from B to C#.
Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 55 years and still counting.
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Ron Wendler
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Re: Lesson Learned on PSG Build
Thank you thank you. That helps a bunch. This is a whole new world to me. I so love the PSG. It's what makes Country Music.
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Bobby D. Jones
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Re: Lesson Learned on PSG Build
From viewing the picture.
The lever on each cross shaft, That has the screw in them. Is what the original builder used for pedal stops. When set up and adjusted properly, It would hit the body the of the guitar or a stop plate attached to to body of the guitar.
Which would stop the cross shaft from turning and stop the pedal at same place, Every time engaged. The levers/Bell cranks to attach the pull rods to the cross rod look a little old school. I wonder if they used some type of nut on pull rod, To adjust the pulls under the guitar.
The lever on each cross shaft, That has the screw in them. Is what the original builder used for pedal stops. When set up and adjusted properly, It would hit the body the of the guitar or a stop plate attached to to body of the guitar.
Which would stop the cross shaft from turning and stop the pedal at same place, Every time engaged. The levers/Bell cranks to attach the pull rods to the cross rod look a little old school. I wonder if they used some type of nut on pull rod, To adjust the pulls under the guitar.