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Topic: barn door squeak |
Bernie McCrary
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Florida, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2013 3:52 am |
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I have a GFI E9 and some of the pedals squeak like a barn door as I play. Is there some kind of special lub I can use on it? This is the floor pedals and knee levers. I heard not to use WD 40. It really gets annoying.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you
Bernie |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 28 Nov 2013 4:20 am
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Which part of the pedal squeaks?
BTW, NEVER use WD 40 as a lubricant, it wasn't meant for that. On anything.
If it's on the axles of the pedals, or the fittings, a little bit of a light oil like 3 in 1 can help.
If it's up on the underside of the guitar, you can put nylon bushings where the rods meet the bellcrank.
Different noises come from different problems, so they'll have different solutions.
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Craig Baker
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Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 28 Nov 2013 5:39 am Noise
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Hi Bernie,
On my bench it's Tri-Flo to the rescue. As the label says, Tri-Flo is a "Superior Lubricant". It's available in spray or a small bottle. It works very well and stays where you apply it.
ps: I hear squeaking when I play too, but I think it's in my hands.
Happy Thanksgiving
Sincerely,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 28 Nov 2013 9:45 am
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my favorite for 40yrs..LPS1
similar to tri flo
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Tom Wolverton
From:
Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 28 Nov 2013 10:01 am
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I like Tri-flow. Works great and the smell brings up happy mountain bike memories.
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Hans Holzherr
From:
Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
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Posted 28 Nov 2013 10:41 am
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And I thought this thread was about imitating a squeaking door on the steel guitar....  |
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Bruce Derr
From:
Lee, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2013 2:50 pm
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| The A pedal on my GFI S-10 squeaked. It turned out to be coming from the hook at the top of the pedal rod. A little oil cured it. I forget what I used; the type probably isn't critical at that location. |
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Jim Bates
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Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 29 Nov 2013 7:21 am
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Don't forget the volume pedal! I use a Goodrich pot pedal and also a Dekley Lo-Boy pot pedal. Both will develop those type squeaks and 'grunting' sounds if you are barely moving the pedal. Especially if you are activating a right knee lever which can cause you to either relax or push your foot on the vol pedal very slightly, this can cause that sound. Lube the bearing places and also the pulley shaft of the pot - all of which can cause these squeaks and squawks.
(In an emergency, such as playing dinner music in a very quiet venue, I had to use some grease from the hotel kitchen (bacon or whatever) which worked. Afterward at home I cleaned it and oiled it with my 'oil de jour'.)
Thanx,
Jim |
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 29 Nov 2013 7:22 am
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Don't forget the volume pedal! I use a Goodrich pot pedal and also a Dekley Lo-Boy pot pedal. Both will develop those type squeaks and 'grunting' sounds if you are barely moving the pedal. Especially if you are activating a right knee lever which can cause you to either relax or push your foot on the vol pedal very slightly, this can cause that sound. Lube the bearing places and also the pulley shaft of the pot - all of which can cause these squeaks and squawks.
(In an emergency, such as playing dinner music in a very quiet venue, I had to use some grease from the hotel kitchen (bacon or whatever) which worked. Afterward at home I cleaned it and oiled it with my 'oil de jour'.)
Thanx,
Jim |
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Peter den Hartogh
From:
Cape Town, South Africa
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Posted 30 Nov 2013 7:37 am
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Hey Chris! You finally found the CapsLock key!
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