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I recently purchased a 2001 Marlen S-10. While I love the steel, it's a little high for me and my short legs. I am looking for suggestions as to where to purchase new legs. Thanks.

https://steelguitarparts.net/guitar/ste ... atalog.htm
This source has both conventional steel legs and lightweight chrome over alloy legs.

Thanks Jerry. I had found that site. I just wasn't sure if anyone had used this company. Decent price for 4 legs. I guess I'll try the chrome over alloy.

You're welcome. Disclaimer: I have not personally used these, but there are many good reviews of the man and the product posted here on the forum. Perhaps some of them will post.

Hi Steven, I’ve owned 2 sets of these, finest quality legs I’ve ever seen, excellent service, quick shipping.

Thanks to both of you. That takes care of that issue. The feedback is very welcome.

I was just looking into this as well, sent these guys an email but haven't heard back - does anyone know if they are still in business? There is no other contact info on the site.

You could drive/ship it to Billy Cooper, Billy Knowles, Johnnie King or somebody relatively close, you'll need shorter legs and pedal rods.

Steven Hudson wrote:Thanks to both of you. That takes care of that issue. The feedback is very welcome.

Not so fast... Won't you also need a set of shorter pull rods?
That or a hack saw, file and a die to cut new threads? Not so easy if the rods are chromed!

If you have to buy them Michael at PSG Parts would be a good place to get them.
https://www.psgparts.com/Pull-Rods_c7.htm

Good luck,
Andy

Hello Paul B, I purchased my second set about 3 or 4 months ago from that website. However, I’ve just now heard from a builder that possibly there’s a problem getting raw materials for the legs. This comes not directly from me but from the previously mentioned, reputable, secondary source.

Steven & Paul, I sent you guys a PM with the leg manufacturers personal contact info, hope it helps.
Regards,
Jerry

If you are going to cut a set of rods shorter, Check the threads very close, Many pedal rods have rolled threads. They are larger diameter than die cut threads and will be a very sloppy fit. If you die cut new threads.

When they roll threads 1/2 of the thread depth goes down into the rod, And 1/2 of the thread height is squeezed up out of the rod.

Steven & Paul, I was checking and unfortunately, he doesn’t reply to me either. This is out of the ordinary, I’m sure it isn’t intentional.

I have a set of unbelievably short legs (17") that came with a steel I bought a year ago.

Probably TOO short, but when I bought longer legs the supplier couldn't believe I had legs this short, so I took this pic! Just had to share this...

Ray was a great supplier for good legs to many of us. He has had severe trouble with the supply chain and cannot get them made anymore. I am not sure if it will happen in the future but we sure will be in contact. I have taken the plunge again and ordered in legs. They are available on our site and we only have the 1/2-13 threads. We can make shorter ones if needed otherwise they are all standard length. We only have the steel ones also.

www.mullenguitars.com

Trying to keep the supply around..... The World sucks right now!

Andy DePaule wrote:

Steven Hudson wrote:Thanks to both of you. That takes care of that issue. The feedback is very welcome.

Not so fast... Won't you also need a set of shorter pull rods?
That or a hack saw, file and a die to cut new threads? Not so easy if the rods are chromed!

If you have to buy them Michael at PSG Parts would be a good place to get them.
https://www.psgparts.com/Pull-Rods_c7.htm

Good luck,
Andy

Andy

Thanks for the reminder. Michael's site looks like a great place to get the rods.

Thanks to all for the reply's.

Jim. Yes. Those are a little to short even for me.

Mike. I will be in touch soon. I am making measurements and trying to be sure of length.

Apologies for the bum steer. I wasn't aware of Mr. Ray's supply situation.

Thanks for your help Jerry. I appreciate it.

I did hear from him today, seems he is taking orders although maybe a little delayed getting to them. Thanks all!

Andy DePaule wrote:

Steven Hudson wrote:Thanks to both of you. That takes care of that issue. The feedback is very welcome.

Not so fast... Won't you also need a set of shorter pull rods?
That or a hack saw, file and a die to cut new threads? Not so easy if the rods are chromed!

I don't know of any builder that chrome-plates their pedal rods?

Bueller? Bueller?

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