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Topic: MSA Classic parts question |
Michael Bonner
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McClellanville, South Carolina, USA
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Posted 16 Oct 2013 8:05 am |
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Hello-
I have a 1974 MSA Classic D10. On a couple of the pull rods on the E9 neck, there are nuts that slide along the length of the rod and can be locked in place with a set screw. They are on the rods to string 2 (lowered 1/2 step by RKL) and string 4 (lowered 1/2 step by LKR). What is the purpose of these nuts, how do I properly set them, and what the heck are they called?
Thanks,
Michael Bonner |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 16 Oct 2013 8:32 am
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They prevent the rods from extending past tHe end of the guitar in its case. I remember mine had them on lkl , RKR and RKL
To set them, put guitar in case, hold lever just a scoche into the free play zone (or, if you like, a bit before a rod starts to pull), slide the collar against the finger and lock it down. You can bend the pull rods if a nut extends past the guitar as you case or uncase it.
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Michael Bonner
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McClellanville, South Carolina, USA
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Posted 16 Oct 2013 8:52 am
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Ahhh! That makes sense. I was wracking my brain trying to figure out how they affected intonation.
Thanks, Lane, for putting my mind at ease. |
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