The Steel Guitar Forum

I know this has been asked before and I did try the seach but no luck.
I have the string attached to the spring which is in it's hole.The other end of the string goes arond the pot.housing and up onto it's anchor screw.This works ok for 5 seconds and then the pot remains in the fully on position.Any idea's?
Regards Brendan

Did you wind it the right direction? If so the string is slipping on the wheel for lack of a better word. Put a little rosin on the string and try again. Hope this helps.

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1985 Emmons push-pull, Session 500, Nashville400, 65 re-issue Fender Twin, Fender Tele

Also, make sure that the pot is set to it's "off" position when you tighten the set screw after adjusting it. If it's on too much, it will over-travel when it reaches the bottom causing the string to slip and you'll be chasing your tail all nite.

Do you have at least 2 full wraps of cord around the pulley? Often, one won't do. Also, the string will grip better, and last longer, if you coat it with wax. Do this by taking a long piece of string (about a foot, or so) and "sawing" it through a candle a few times. This only takes a few seconds, but it will double the life of the string, and also prevent slipping.

Lastly, make sure the pot shaft turns easily. If it doesn't, then apply a tiny drop of oil right where the shaft meets the bushing (capillary action will "pull" it into the bushing). This should be done every year or so, anyway.

Also be sure the set screw is tight on the pulley shaft and the threads are not stripped.

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Martin W. Emmons LG III 3/5 Peavy 1000

I wrapped the string twice around the housing thingy and it seems to have done the trick.
Many thanks for your replys
Brendan