Help!
Just changed strings on Fessenden SD10, and went from a Wound 6th to a Plain.
Now the B pedal raises 6th string to A# instead of A
What happened?
Is this due to a plain vs wound string?
Thanks
Pedal Change Problem HELP
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Re: Pedal Change Problem HELP
Absolutely yes.Keith Bowns wrote: Is this due to a plain vs wound string?
Thanks
In addition to retuning the nylon nut at the end plate, in order to keep the 6th string and 3rd string in reasonable sync (timing-wise), you probably ought to move the pull rod to a slot closer to the cross shaft. Unscrew the nylon nut until there is enough slack on the rod to slip it out of its slot, reposition it in its new slot and tighten it up and tune it.
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Pedal Change
Thanks guys - I figured it out - didn't realize the difference would be that great. I switched to a wound and problem disappeared. I just bought 6 sets with a plain 6th, so I guess at next string change I'll make the necessary adjustments. I would like to see the difference in tone with a Plain string.
Thanks again.
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