New Mullen G2
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New Mullen G2
I recently bought a new Mullen G2 double 10. Had played an MSA classic since 1975 with many bands. Having a horrible time getting used to the pedals on this baby. I expected the because of different/added lever and change in functions, I would have to work a lot to get used to, and enjoy, that. Any suggestions on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
- George Biner
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Don't know if it's relevant, but I went from a GFI student model to a Mullen Royal Precision, and the RP pedal spacing was 1/8" wider -- enough to require a re-calibration of my feet which took some time.
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Mullen RP SD10 E9 / Fender Deluxe Reverb, Princeton, Princeton Reverb
"Now there is a snappy sounding instrument. That f****r really sings." - Jerry Garcia
Electrical engineer / amp tech in West Los Angeles
Mullen RP SD10 E9 / Fender Deluxe Reverb, Princeton, Princeton Reverb
"Now there is a snappy sounding instrument. That f****r really sings." - Jerry Garcia
- Dennis Montgomery
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That's interesting...for me the light touch is exactly why I chose a G2. In fact when I changed the copedent I re-rodded it to the bellcrank and changer positions to make the touch even lighter. I guess it just shows what a versatile instrument the G2 isDave Meis wrote:When I got my new G2, I was coming from old SB's and Emmones, and the super light touch of the Mullen pedals were crazy making.
Hear my latest album, "Celestial" featuring a combination of Mullen SD12 and Synthesizers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhh6b_x ... Ww493qAouK
Hear my album, "Armistice" featuring Fender 400 on every song:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 7lPEtsplyW
Hear my Pedal Steel Only playlist featuring Mullen G2 SD12 on covers like Candyman, Wild Horses, Across the Universe & more...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... NrvnJObliA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhh6b_x ... Ww493qAouK
Hear my album, "Armistice" featuring Fender 400 on every song:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 7lPEtsplyW
Hear my Pedal Steel Only playlist featuring Mullen G2 SD12 on covers like Candyman, Wild Horses, Across the Universe & more...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... NrvnJObliA
- Jerry Overstreet
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Hey Rodney. I guess it doesn't matter how the rest of us took to Mullen guitars....only how it feels to you. I would expect it's just a matter of getting used to the guitar dimensions and pedal feel.
FWIW, I played several guitars before getting my first Mullen. Most recent being an Emmons p/p and a Sierra Crown Uni. I didn't notice any obstacles getting acclimated to the Mullen pedals or guitar in general.
Having said that, we are all different. Unless there is some issue with this particular guitar, I would suggest you give it some time. If it turns out it's not for you, then that's what it is. Best of Luck.
FWIW, I played several guitars before getting my first Mullen. Most recent being an Emmons p/p and a Sierra Crown Uni. I didn't notice any obstacles getting acclimated to the Mullen pedals or guitar in general.
Having said that, we are all different. Unless there is some issue with this particular guitar, I would suggest you give it some time. If it turns out it's not for you, then that's what it is. Best of Luck.
- Dennis Montgomery
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Exactly! I'll be playing chords and hit a real sour one only to realize I was resting my foot on a pedal too early getting ready for the next changeDave Meis wrote:True that! I was used to resting my feet on the pedals, and wondering why it didn’t sound in tune!
Hear my latest album, "Celestial" featuring a combination of Mullen SD12 and Synthesizers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhh6b_x ... Ww493qAouK
Hear my album, "Armistice" featuring Fender 400 on every song:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 7lPEtsplyW
Hear my Pedal Steel Only playlist featuring Mullen G2 SD12 on covers like Candyman, Wild Horses, Across the Universe & more...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... NrvnJObliA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhh6b_x ... Ww493qAouK
Hear my album, "Armistice" featuring Fender 400 on every song:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 7lPEtsplyW
Hear my Pedal Steel Only playlist featuring Mullen G2 SD12 on covers like Candyman, Wild Horses, Across the Universe & more...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... NrvnJObliA
- Henry Matthews
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Mullen guitars do play really easy. Some people like that and some don’t. Just a matter of where rods are on bell cranks. I play a pre RP and it’s pedals are just perfect for me but I play my push pull some also and doesn’t bother me to change guitars. I have trouble with Legrand pedals.
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D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes.
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I think you'll get used to it.
I went from an old not-too-well adjusted ZB Custom to a new Mullen RP and boy, what a difference.
At first it felt like I was gonna break it, but after a while, you can get used to using a lighter but snappier motion with the foot. You can just work the pedals that much faster when you need it. It sounded fantastic too.
Someday I'll get another Mullen...
I went from an old not-too-well adjusted ZB Custom to a new Mullen RP and boy, what a difference.
At first it felt like I was gonna break it, but after a while, you can get used to using a lighter but snappier motion with the foot. You can just work the pedals that much faster when you need it. It sounded fantastic too.
Someday I'll get another Mullen...
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New Mullen G2
Success! The office chair pad I had put on the carpet (plastic office chair type pad) and set the new steel on, was giving oh so slightly I didn t realize. Someone pvivately suggested getting couple furniture type coasters with some width and put the front two legs on it. I did it today and it was the problem! They feel great now and I could not get off it for two hours.! Thanks!