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Topic: Split tuning |
Ray Jensen
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Redding, CA
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Posted 10 Jul 2022 12:54 pm |
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Bought a Mullen with split screws.
Need the procedure for split tuning B to C# to get C intune. It is sharp. I got the 6th string to work, but need help for the 5th string split. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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Ian Worley
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Sacramento, CA
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Posted 10 Jul 2022 1:47 pm
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Assuming you're lowering the B string only the normal half step to A#: Tune the C# raise as per normal. Tune the split C note with the nylon tuner on the rod that lowers B>A#. Tune the A# (the lowest note) with the split screw in the tailpiece.
Make sure nothing is over-tuned or you'll be chasing your tail, and note that tuning with a split screw is very sensitive, a tiny amount of rotation makes a big difference in tuning. The split screw should be a Nylok type, or have some loctite or a spring to maintain a consistent position.
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Jon Light (deceased)
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Saugerties, NY
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Posted 10 Jul 2022 2:13 pm
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| Ian Worley wrote: |
| .....tuning with a split screw is very sensitive, a tiny amount of rotation makes a big difference in tuning. The split screw should be a Nylok type, or have some loctite or a spring to maintain a consistent position. |
"Very sensitive" is almost an understatement. The leverage of that screw location is....not optimal. And yes, I always use this Vibra-Tite VC-3 now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VXRM5Q?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
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Ray Jensen
From:
Redding, CA
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Posted 10 Jul 2022 2:41 pm
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| Thanks guys! |
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 10 Jul 2022 4:48 pm
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Ian, very helpful, thanks for the clear explanation.
Q: if you also have the Franklin pedal and lower string 5 from B to A, then string 5's split screw would be the tuning stop for that change, and the B to Bb would have to be trued with a raise rod to overcome the overlowering created when lowering the C# note to C with the vertical, correct?
Does anyone know of a way to get split tuned notes without that extra pull rod for truing overlowered notes you have in split combos? TIA.
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