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Topic: Albert Johnson push pull genius! |
Johnie King
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2021 8:20 am |
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A tribute too Albert Johnson.
A Master push pull Mechanical genius on push pulls.
Red marks the spots that I see that enhances the playability of this push pull
I'm sure there's more that I have not found. |
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2021 8:35 am
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I would like too
Learn more about Albert Johnson an also
Dana Flood , another master push pull tech. |
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John Hyland
From:
South Australia
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Posted 19 Nov 2021 1:04 pm
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| As someone who knows little about push pull what exactly are you highlighting? |
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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2021 2:56 pm Albert Johnson
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| John Hyland wrote: |
| As someone who knows little about push pull what exactly are you highlighting? |
John,
Johnie has highlighted a few of the features that Albert Johnson would sometimes add to Emmons PP guitars. I borrowed these two photos below from Johnie's "for sale" post.
The photo above is a close up of a pedal cross bar crank that Albert designed and had made to take the place of the stock crank that the original part has. The 3 holes provide a choice of leverages that effect the throw of the pedal. The middle hole is close to stock and the other 2 provide a shorter or longer travel that equate to a heavier or lighter pedal feel. Also, the the holes have an advantage over the notch in the stock crank. Using a hole keeps the pedal rod hook securely in place. The notch relied on a return spring to return the crank to the pedal bar in order to retain the hook from coming out during play. Using Albert's aftermarket crank allows for more choices in leverage and if desired, removing of the return spring. Removing the return springs result in a slight decrease in the amount of tension for the pedal.
The photo above shows a pull rod guide bracket that Albert used to fabricate and install. This bracket in used to support and guide the pull rods in lieu of extra bell cranks and their swivels.
If you look closely at the Johnie's underside photo by the changer, you'll see that Albert used heat shrink tubing to stabilize the raise hooks. This also lessens a bit of noise underneath while playing. I took that idea myself and have been using it for years.
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
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Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2021 3:01 pm
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| Thank you Lynn.! |
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John Hyland
From:
South Australia
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Posted 19 Nov 2021 3:04 pm
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Thanks Lynn
I have thought about using shrink tube for the rods if I use smaller diam rods (currently 1/8"). Most shrink tubes I have seen in electrical shops have writing all over them. |
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2021 11:08 pm
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I like the rod guide bracket and heat shrinks. That’s 2 features I don’t currently have of the ones mentioned. What size heat shrink works best?
Thank you for any help.
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Former steel guitarist for Tracy Byrd & The Byrd Dawgs, Mark Chesnut & The New South Band, Mark Nesler & Texas Tradition, Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun, Belton Richard & The Musical Aces
"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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Peter Freiberger
From:
California, USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2021 6:45 am
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| There's also a push rod guide for the lowering rods that further simplified things underneath. Clean, clever innovations. |
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Lynn Stafford
From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2021 8:18 am Shrink Tubing
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| Marty Broussard wrote: |
I like the rod guide bracket and heat shrinks. That’s 2 features I don’t currently have of the ones mentioned. What size heat shrink works best?
Thank you for any help. |
Marty,
I use 3/16" tubing cut to 1 1/2" segments.
Peter,
Yes, I've also seen those drop rod guides used very effectively as well.
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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Bobby Burns
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2021 9:31 am
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| I’ve thought about using a plastic rod guide bracket to further reduce noise. |
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