Setting split tuning mechanism

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 26 Apr 2003 3:16 am

I have E9 D#2 split D/C# on RKR under the Sho-Bud.
I sometimes get it tuned by accident, but I would like the correct logic for turing the ring underneth.
Toward the changer or back does what?
Do I tune the half stop D and then the full C#? Or vica versa?
When I tune this often the whole string goes out and I spend several minutes repeatedly retuning the string and then back under with the arm, and the changer.

George Wixon · Post by **George Wixon** » 26 Apr 2003 5:17 am

David,
Try this link. http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum5/HTML/000364.html
If not do a search on split tuning help in steel guitar and you should find it there. John Fabian explains exactly how to set it up.
George

Patrick Ickes · Post by **Patrick Ickes** » 26 Apr 2003 5:57 am

David,
Most guitars don't use split tuning on the 2nd string. I think what you want is a "feel stop" tuning for it. On most guitars, you tune the D# open, than move lever all the way to the right and tune your C#. Your D note is done with the 9th string, and possibly another on the C 6th neck. Have your 9th string nylon nut engage the changer at the moment you reach D on your 2nd string. On some guitars, your 9th string will be a little flat when you move that lever full to right, and at that point, if your guitar is equipped with split tuning, you can use that to stop your 9th string at the proper note.
Hope that helps,

Patrick

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 26 Apr 2003 4:07 pm

George, that link was perfect, merci. I was doing that I am sure, but inconsitantly.
I did do a search, but I suspect I was not in the right department. DRAT!
Patrick, this is on RKR and has a C# 9 below it. Plus there are 2 C#'s on the C6 also
So it definately is the C# lever.