My pedal steel No 2
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Re: My pedal steel No 2
just saw this on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pedal-steel-gui ... 2ecac102f8
seems to be similar functionally to your changer...though not nearly so nicely made!
seems to be similar functionally to your changer...though not nearly so nicely made!
Re: My pedal steel No 2
Yes Ross, that changer is for an all pull system, but I think that is where the similarity ends I'm afraid.
Regards Ron Mc
Regards Ron Mc
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Re: My pedal steel No 2
How do you think they're function concepts differ? Obviously your's should certainly function better (smoother, more accurate, durable, etc...).
It seems both would have to use the top and bottom stop/fulcrum points as your's does.
It seems both would have to use the top and bottom stop/fulcrum points as your's does.
Re: My pedal steel No 2
Yes Ross, sorry I omitted to say the function is exactly the same, it is an old mode really, where my pull rods fit thru a swivel arrangement, that other appears to depend on the pull rod holes being large enough to alleviate binding, I am trying to make a straight pull thru the centre of the changer finger rather than on one side. As yet I don't know how satisfactorily it will operate as this is only my second steel attempt.
I am still learning as it goes along, I will put up more photo's and comments and help are always welcome.
Regards Ron Mc
I am still learning as it goes along, I will put up more photo's and comments and help are always welcome.
Regards Ron Mc
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Re: My pedal steel No 2
Hi Ron,
I just wanted to comment on the nice work you do. You really have a creative mind and fine workmanship skills and I gather one friggin lot of patients. Keep us posted on your progress and I personally am looking forward to hearing a sound byte of your project and your changer. Looking good!
Paul
I just wanted to comment on the nice work you do. You really have a creative mind and fine workmanship skills and I gather one friggin lot of patients. Keep us posted on your progress and I personally am looking forward to hearing a sound byte of your project and your changer. Looking good!
Paul
Re: My pedal steel No 2
Hi Ron, just wanted to say that your craftsmanship is remarkable! The design, detail, precision and finish are all A+++. Can't wait to see the completed project and hear the sweet sounds I'm sure it will have. I apologize if this has been stated already, but was wondering what scale length you are going to use and what pickup is planned? By the way I really like those pedals
Regards
Dave G
Regards
Dave G
Zum StageOne, Peavey Session 400, Fender Tele, CyberDeluxe,
Re: My pedal steel No 2
Thank you Dave,
the pedals I picked up on' E-Bay' and polished them up, the scale length is 24" and I am considering a 'George L' pickup unless some of our members can recommend another?
Best Regards
Ron Mc
the pedals I picked up on' E-Bay' and polished them up, the scale length is 24" and I am considering a 'George L' pickup unless some of our members can recommend another?
Best Regards
Ron Mc
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Re: My pedal steel No 2
Maxi u mite wanna check out "Tonealigner) pups ,made by Bob Hofnar ,a forum member, the diff is they have adjustable pole screws, Bob will wind it to any impedance u want...Stormy
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Thanks Stormy,
I'll check it out. Meanwhile hear are some more photo's of my progress.
Regards to all Ron Mc
I'll check it out. Meanwhile hear are some more photo's of my progress.
Regards to all Ron Mc
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