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I have a triple neck with two switches . One switch allows all three necks on at the same time and the other position routes the signal to a three way switch to select each neck independenly . The tone of the pickups sounds better when used independently rather than all of them on at the same time. ...

I would be inclined to sell the 8 string and acquire a 10 string. However here are some possibilities. Eliminate the 1st string and the 7th. Also I have run across a fellow who was playing a Fender 1000 and he had the two bottom strings removed (9 & 10). I also knew another who played without the 1s...

Simple ,but very effective. Thanks for the valuable information.

I have both double neck and a triple neck consoles but they are both 9 string rather than 8 string. I have C6th on the bottom neck of either one with D as the 1st string then E,C,A G,E,C,A,F. The second neck I use E13th with the chromatic strings on top like the pedal steel. F#,D#,G#,E C#, B, G#,E, ...

I located a tool, but it was $ 190.00 and then found a good machinist who would do the job for $2.00 per shaft. I din't buy the tool, I hired the machinist.

What type of bit (or tool) do you use to round the ends of the square cross shafts? What do I ask for and where do I shop for it?

All of the resonator parts were purchased from Stewart-McDonald. Sound well, resonator, spider bridge, and cover plate. I used an EMCI changer. About half of the under-carriage came from Fessenden Guitar Co., the rest I made, including the gearless tuners.

I have been saving the ball ends of the strings with the same thing in mind. I also thought it would work and you have prove it. I had made some rollers from aluminum rod for use on my Pedal dobro, but this concept would have worked just as well.