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Topic: Goodrich String Replacement |
Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 10 Sep 2013 6:29 am |
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I figure I'd replace the strings on my Goodrich pedals. What can I source locally that would do the trick?
Seems silly to mail order two strings.
Suggestions?
Thanks
Howard
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2013 6:40 am
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Howard, old discarded mini-blinds have the ideal chord on them. I see mini-blinds on the curb on trash pickup day on a regular basis. Cut the chord off, burn the end to eliminate fraying and it works great. I have also seen fishing line used a lot on volume pedals.
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 10 Sep 2013 6:50 am
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Jerry,
Thank you sir.
That gives me a few options.
Howard |
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 10 Sep 2013 9:30 am
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| I had an old roll of "Mason Line" laying around and used it for a repair. It's the string or line, masons use to run straight lines, when, laying brick or stone. It's quite durable and lasts a long time. The roll I have must be 10 yrs old or more, still looks great. I've had no failures with it for 5-6 yrs. You can get it at Home Depot or Lowes or any building supply place. |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2013 9:36 am
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Some mason twine is woven as is the mini-blind chord. Other string is simply twisted and not nearly as durable. The difference is very visible and I would suggest you use a woven chord.
Jerry |
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 10 Sep 2013 11:21 am
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Thanks guys.
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Peter den Hartogh
From:
Cape Town, South Africa
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Posted 13 Sep 2013 9:14 pm
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The Goodrich
Re-Stringing Diagram
Cord route begins at the inside of the volume pedals top.
It goes once around the Allen-Head screw on the spindle.
It continues one and a half times around the spindle.
It then goes over the tang. Then it is secured by the tang screw
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 14 Sep 2013 5:47 am
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Although I think it is great idea to INSPECT the string inside the pedal periodically , I am not sure I would replace it just 'cause I can.... If the string is not frayed or binding and the pot shaft is rotating freely , the string should last a lifetime.
BUT..carry a spare string and the proper replacement instructions...just like strings. I think it would take about 5 min or less to change the cord on a gig.
just my take...
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