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Topic: ZB Custom again |
Dave Van Allen
From:
Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 1 Jul 2002 6:14 am |
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I got to spend some time tinkering with my new/old ZB this weekend.
I actually sussed out some of the mechanical intricasies and got the E9th resonably playable: adjusting pedal rod lengths; got my C pedal pulling to the correct pitches; figuring out the extra tuning stop for my F lever; got my semi annual string shipment from b0b and strung it up with fresh strings, both necks; even though the C6th pedals are virtually useless right now I can still comp open chords and play non pedal style on it.
It has responded to the TLC and sounds even better with fresh strings....
I think I'm in love again...  |
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 1 Jul 2002 11:39 am
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I have noticed that if I use my E raise to F lever then let it off it will not return to pitch... yet if after this happens I use my E lowers lever and let it off I get back to my true open E, very much in tune...
I'm thinking some kind of return spring tension is the issue....? |
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richard burton
From:
Britain
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Posted 1 Jul 2002 11:54 am
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Dave,
Does it return sharp, and does the same thing happen when you use the 'C' pedal? |
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 2 Jul 2002 6:00 pm
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sorry I wasn't clear Richard- it's the low E that returns sharp... C pedal returns fine on upper E as does the F lever.
Lack of proper lubrication over a long perod of time also seems to be among this poor gal's maladies...
but dang it sounds good!! |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 3 Jul 2002 7:39 am
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| Dave, slack the string off a little and turn the nut roller a half-turn...then retune and see if the problem's any better. A nut roller that's not moving freely will cause that problem. Sometimes, lubrication will correct it, other times, the shaft and roller will have to be removed, polished, and then re-lubed. |
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