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Topic: All pull lower? |
Michael Lester
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2020 11:43 am |
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It just dawned on me that I don't understand the physics of a 'pull' lower.
Stretching the string for a raise makes sense, but how does a 'pull' on the string lower the tone? |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2020 12:04 pm
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It's because of the design of the changer finger.
You're not pulling on the string, you're pulling on the changer finger.
The all pull pedal steels use a "scissors" type finger, as compared to push/pull or pull release type guitars.
That's what makes the pull lower possible. 
Erv |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 25 Aug 2020 12:40 pm
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| https://www.steelguitar.com/maps/changer.html# This site has many diagrams of all pull changers as well as push-pull types along with a lot of others pertaining to pedal steel guitars. Compliments of the old Carter website that the site owners decided to leave up after they closed shop. Lots of helpful information here. |
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Michael Lester
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2020 12:41 pm Irv...that sound you hear is me smacking my forehead....
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As soon as I read your reply I knew to remember the 'scissors'...just not a lot going on upstairs today 
Thanks Irv... |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2020 1:43 pm
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I have the same problem!
Erv |
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