posted 07 December 2001 07:25 AM         

The "lucky 7" was designed to
minimize bending of the .011 string
at the 3rd changer finger, plus,
it absorbs the impact of the shock
which occurs while sustaining
direct blows by metal picks.

The standard universal changer of
70's, and 80's featured the sharp
bending of the .011 string. Steel
guitarists at that time found the
.010's to be the most satisfactory.
The string of choice could easily
maintain the G# pitch. However,the
excessive stretch points at the
changer finger, reminded the player not to build any appreciable hopes
by snapping at different intervals.
Many of you have read the term,
"The cry of tin." I submit that the
cry of steel is the culprit, when
the bending of a somewhat brittle
metal occurs at the overstretched
area; near the changer. I submit
that a new device is in order. One
designed to allow for a 1/4 tone
raise at the changer, and a 1/4
tone at left side (tuning key side)
of the steel guitar. The new device would involve 3rd, 4th, and
5th string attachments. I have a
"Golo" arrangement at the tuner
end of my steel that has proven to
be totally satisfactory in changing
pitches.

Bill H.

[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 08 December 2001 at 04:29 AM.]

posted 07 December 2001 07:42 AM         

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I will attempt to respond to the
overwhelming responses to this
post, and stress my appreciation
for those who contribute by sharing
experiences, and inducing laughter
as they reflect a great amount of
wisdom, and ever so discreetly,
insert the trivia which hastens,
and precipitates the amusement that
is such a boost in our everyday
lifestyle.

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posted 07 December 2001 08:30 AM         

Thank you for the inquiry.
The "Lucky 7" is in the conceptualized stages, and will
require a lengthy series of proven
methods to determine if in fact
it is marketable.

posted 07 December 2001 09:36 AM         

I changed strings last friday before the show since they had been on near three months, no breaks. Sat nite, first song, I broke the 1st on E9th and last song I broke the 3rd. Same brand, same guage, same everything and still the same result !! Go figger........

posted 07 December 2001 05:55 PM         

Bill H.

posted 08 December 2001 04:56 AM         

No, not by a long shot has the
"GOLO" "superseded" The "Lucky 7".
It is located at the tuning key
end of the steel. Its own record
of making accurate tone changes is
second to none.

Bill H.

[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 08 December 2001 at 05:14 PM.]

posted 08 December 2001 06:21 AM         

A tiny machine screw threaded
into the changer finger approx.
3/32 of an inch. I threaded the
shrink pin's aperture to receive
the tiny machine screw. Thanks for
your interest.

Bill H.

[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 08 December 2001 at 06:46 AM.]

posted 08 December 2001 07:12 AM         

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Steve F.
No, not by a long shot has the
"GOLO" "superceded" The "Lucky 7".
It is located at the tuning key
end of the steel. Its own record
of making accurate tone changes is
second to none.

Bill H.

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Still many more to go....

Predictions as to time of thread closure by Administrator???

[This message was edited by Steve Feldman on 08 December 2001 at 07:12 AM.]

posted 08 December 2001 07:14 AM         

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Steve F.
No, not by a long shot has the
"GOLO" "superceded" The "Lucky 7".
It is located at the tuning key
end of the steel. Its own record
of making accurate tone changes is
second to none.

Bill H.

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Still many more to go....(less 1).

posted 08 December 2001 07:21 AM         

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Steve Stallings
Bremond, Texas

posted 08 December 2001 10:37 AM         

Your perky humor can be added to
the listings of technical input.
However, don't lose sight of the
$ 5000.00 steel guitar with a
snapped .011 draped over its side
smack dab in the middle of a show-
case performance. There is much
ado at that juncture, especially
among the spectators. The steel
guitar artistry had been stalled
at that point, at least while the
bandleader pleads for mercy, and
the string is replaced in record
time. That scenario is what this
thread depicts frequently. The
bending, and stretching of spring
wire has been recognized as the
most significant contributor of
premature breakage.

Bill H.

[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 08 December 2001 at 02:33 PM.]

posted 08 December 2001 05:23 PM         

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Please do not be dismayed or dissuaded by the musings of a few.

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Harumph! Sir, I take offense to your implications of the triviality of my thoughts about Mr. Hankey's inventions. We shall duel to the finish tomorrow at dawn.

[This message was edited by Jeff Lampert on 08 December 2001 at 05:25 PM.]

posted 08 December 2001 05:24 PM         

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Please do not be dismayed or dissuaded by the musings of a few.

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Harumph! Sir, I take offense to your implications of the triviality of my thoughts about Mr. Hankey's inventions. We shall duel to the finish tomorrow at dawn.

[This message was edited by Jeff Lampert on 08 December 2001 at 05:26 PM.]

posted 08 December 2001 07:14 PM         

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The Golden Gate bridge oxidizes fairly quickly because it's out in the weathering environment.

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posted 09 December 2001 08:37 AM         

Any attempts made to modify the
harshness of a whipped hand, or
properly handling the disruption
for the sake of the band, would be
interesting material to read.

posted 09 December 2001 08:58 AM         

In quiet desperation we put the first string on the 3rd tuning key and it was somewhat better. After forty some years of playing it still shatters my evening when a string breaks under my hand. I jump way out of proportion to the stimulus but it is unexpected and I cannot control it.

I can also recall using .009s, .010s and .0105s before .011s and .0115s came along. I have never been able to even reach a G# with a .012. When I was in europe, a music store in NY whose name I have forgotten, was working with me on this problem and sent me some ( God, I hate to say this.....) some banjo strings. If you even looked at them too hard, they broke. I think they were .008s. I also received some handwritten mail from Paul Bigsy with his well know comments about this string raise.

I would be the first to note that you create and manage some of the most interesting and provacative threads I have read on the Forum.
You have my regards and thanks for doing that and yes I was thinking about double posting to keep with the flow of this but Jody Carver has warned me; there is a guy on here with a big badge so I'm not going to press my luck !!!