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Topic: I think a modified Mullen would work well for me ... |
Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
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Greenwell Springs, Louisiana (deceased)
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Posted 8 Feb 2015 10:19 am |
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In another post, I'd asked the question whether a guitar that was right-handed on top, but with a left-footed pedal arrangement, would work. Lots of resounding yes answers were replied, so I've been really considering that as an avenue.
After a lot of thought and experimentation using my right foot on my E9th pedals (sitting at a crazy angle in order to do that), I've realized it would be quite easy for me to make the adjustment of playing with my left foot on the volume pedal and my right foot, which is fully functional, on pedals positioned on the right side of the guitar.
My artwork probably leaves a bit to be desired, but I've gone into Photoshop and created an illustration to suggest how a modified guitar would look next to my current guitar ...
I'm hoping the illustration of the modified black mica Mullen being an inch shorter than standard height is accurate in size. The four pedals for the right foot would be A, B, C and Franklin pedals for the front neck E9th. The three pedals in a normal E9th position would be A, B and C pedals for the rear neck E9th. Why have a rear E9th neck with functional pedals? To practice trying to "rehab" my left foot into working them again. Basically, the pedals for my right foot would allow me to start playing again very quickly while the pedals for my left foot would allow me to eventually rehab that left foot into working over however much time it takes. I should note that the rear neck E9th would have only those three pedals and no knee levers ... that neck would exist primarily for the rehab of my left foot function only.
I would have four knee levers for the left knee, staggered, so that I can avoid a vertical and also split the second string lower between two levers (since I can no longer control a knee with a half stop).
I think such a modified guitar would work well, so now the real quest begins ... first, start saving like crazy for another guitar; second, eventually find a nice pre-RP black mica Mullen D-10 with 8 & 7 for modification like the illustration above (including having the legs/pedal rods shortened to 1" shorter than standard length).
Yes, I do believe that would be a modification that would work well and get me back in the steel guitar saddle again! 
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1986 Mullen D-10 with 8 & 7 (Dual Bill Lawrence 705 pickups each neck)
Two Peavey Nashville 400 Amps (with a Session 500 in reserve) - Yamaha SPX-90 II
Peavey ProFex II - Yamaha R-1000 Digital Reverb - Ross Time Machine Digital Delay - BBE Sonic Maximizer 422A
ProCo RAT R2DU Dual Distortion - Korg DT-1 Pro Tuner (Rack Mounted) - Furman PL-8 Power Bay
Goodrich Match-Bro by Buddy Emmons - BJS Steel Bar (Dunlop Finger Picks / Golden Gate Thumb Picks) |
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Larry Baker
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Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 8 Feb 2015 3:03 pm
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Good luck Jim, I hope you can get this all worked out and get back to picking . I know you can do it. Larry
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
NV112 amp===Earnie Ball V.P. |
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 8 Feb 2015 9:06 pm
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Jim,
Nice! You know (a) your goals for using the guitar, (b) seating position, (c) location and function of the pedals and knee levers.
It's awesome that you intend to both play it now, and rehab your left-foot.
Adjusting guitar height is not much of an obstacle. Great job figuring this out. I tip my hat to your courage and motivation, sir! |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 9 Feb 2015 2:48 am
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Hi, JIM,
If you managed to come up with this design with the help of Forumites, you should have no trouble rehabbing that left foot. Best of luck. stevet |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 9 Feb 2015 2:49 am
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Hi, JIM,
If you managed to come up with this design with the help of Forumites, you should have no trouble rehabbing that left foot. Best of luck. stevet |
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Charlie McDonald
From:
out of the blue
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Posted 9 Feb 2015 5:52 am
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I think it's a brilliant idea and the method sounds therapeutically correct. I think it will work.
Having switchable knee levers doesn't sound like a bad idea for many players.
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Those that say don't know; those that know don't say.--Buddy Emmons |
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Dale Rottacker
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Walla Walla Washington, USA
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