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Topic: volume pedal problem |
Antolina
From:
Dunkirk NY
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Posted 10 Nov 2007 1:51 pm |
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Setting my steel up and I notice that my old Sho~bud volume pedal doesn't shut off when I try to lower the volume. It raises ok. Am I in need of a new pot or adjustment?
Any suggestions?
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Sho~Bud 6139 3+3
Marrs 3+4
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 10 Nov 2007 2:54 pm
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Probably just adjustment for whatever you want. Completely off when in the "up" position or almost off as some like.
Could be the string is slipping too. May need a replacement for the string if it's been in there since the volume pedal was new. |
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Antolina
From:
Dunkirk NY
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Posted 10 Nov 2007 2:57 pm
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Thanks Jack. I'll take it apart later and see. I've never been inside a volume pedal yet.
My goodrich pedal maintained in the off position but this sho~bud rests full down. Is that normal?
and where would I get this new string?
rc
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The only thing better than doing what you love is having someone that loves you enough to let you do it.
Sho~Bud 6139 3+3
Marrs 3+4
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Nov 2007 5:11 pm
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There is a spring toward the inside back of the pedal that may be getting fatigued, if it won't hold position for you. Most hardware stores will have a spring you can adopt to your application.
For replacement string, a piece of fishing flyline works great. Take a digital picture of your string and how it's wound, then just reverse the procedure with your replacement string. hope this helps! |
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Antolina
From:
Dunkirk NY
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Posted 10 Nov 2007 8:30 pm
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The spring must be fatigued. I took the cover off and it's not broken so off to the local hardware store.
I imagine the string is adjusted while the pedal is in the up (volume off) position. If not I imagine I'll find out soon enough.
Thanks for the help James and Jack. It's really appreciated.
rc
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The only thing better than doing what you love is having someone that loves you enough to let you do it.
Sho~Bud 6139 3+3
Marrs 3+4
RC Antolina |
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Jerry H. Moore
From:
Newnan, GA, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2007 10:08 am
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| Missed you this weekend RC. Enjoyed the talk at the music store. Good luck with the guitar and pedal. |
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Antolina
From:
Dunkirk NY
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Posted 11 Nov 2007 11:06 am
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Hey Jerry,
How are ya? As you can see I'm still getting this thing set up properly. I had hoped to find a spring and oil at the local Home Depot or Lowes but they don't carry that kinda stuff. Guess I'll be heading to the local Ace Hardware Monday.
Nice meeting and talking with you. Let me lnow what your playing schedule will be and we'll definetely hook up soon.
rc
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The only thing better than doing what you love is having someone that loves you enough to let you do it.
Sho~Bud 6139 3+3
Marrs 3+4
RC Antolina |
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