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Ray Montee Member From: Portland, OR, USA |
posted 15 January 2004 11:17 PM
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A friend of mine with a fairly new Mullen, replaced some strings last week and now the guitar will not return to the original pitch on each string after pedals are "released". What might be the cause of this problem? Should the strings have been removed/replaced in some special sequence? Or what? Any ideas? |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 15 January 2004 11:22 PM
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Heavier strings than were on it before. EJL |
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Reggie Duncan Member From: Mississippi |
posted 15 January 2004 11:22 PM
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Check and see if correct string guages were used. |
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Pete Burak Member From: Portland, OR USA |
posted 15 January 2004 11:54 PM
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Hi Ray, I'd be glad to take a look at this steel and assist with the diagnosis if I can. It sounds like the endplate tuners are screwed in too far. The reason for this is that the pedal travel is too short for the guage of string. So you screw the tuner in far enough to make the raise correct, then when you release the pedal, the open note is sharp. This often comes up when experimenting with string guages. Could possibly be a mis-adjusted return spring too, if a lower is returning flat. Pete B. 503-452-3756 |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 16 January 2004 01:36 AM
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Pete is correct. A .038 and a .018 in place of a 36 and a 17 on the A pedal raises has done that to mine, as well as a .022 and a .011 in place of a 20 and a 10 on the B pedal. Even a .020 or .022 plain in place of a wound 3rd. The C6 neck is similar in principle. As Pete mentioned here should be return spring adjustments on different guitars. My Professional has them My Pro III doesn't. EJL [This message was edited by Eric West on 16 January 2004 at 01:37 AM.] |
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Robert Jones Member From: Conway, Arkansas |
posted 16 January 2004 06:42 AM
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Ray, I had the same problem with my steel when I first went to change my strings for the first time. I found out that the gauge of strings were on there were different than the ones that I had removed. I found out that Del Mullens uses GHS strings on all of his steels. I have used George L's for several years, so when I went to change I had that problem. It took me a while to get my fine tunings adjusted. I would venture to say that is the same problem that your friend has. Hope this helps. ------------------ |
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Ray Montee Member From: Portland, OR, USA |
posted 16 January 2004 09:33 AM
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Thanks everyone, I've alerted the gentleman to your thoughtful suggestions. I'm sure he will appreciate your knowledge and experience in this regard. THE FORUM is a great place and folks on it are truly professional. |
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Lee Baucum Member From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) - The Final Frontier |
posted 16 January 2004 12:46 PM
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Yet another reason we need to know the "mechanics" of our guitars. This is a very simple problem with a simple solution; however, some folks are either afraid to try to learn how to work on their guitars or are just overwhelmed by the apparent complexity of all those rods, levers, doohickeys, and other things hanging under our guitars. ------------------ |
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STAN REMICK Member From: Mukilteo, WA, USA |
posted 16 January 2004 07:30 PM
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Well, guys, I have to admit I am the one who has the changer problem on my Mullen. I also admit that I don't know much about the mechanical workings of the steel but I am learning, thanks to your help. Thanks for the suggestions. It is possible that somehow I got the wrong gauge string. I think I will just put a whole new set on. I have been using SIT SHO-C6 that I get from Malcolm Kirby. Thanks again. I am always impressed with the way all of you pitch in to help a steeler with a problem. And thanks Ray for taking the action I should have taken on the forum. Stan Remick |
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STAN REMICK Member From: Mukilteo, WA, USA |
posted 17 January 2004 07:29 AM
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Well, the new set of strings fixed the problem. Thanks again everyone. Stan Remick |
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Skip Cole Member From: North Mississippi |
posted 17 January 2004 08:11 PM
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I believe Del's website states that he uses Jagwire strings on all the new Mullen guitars nowadays. I've had no problen with mine, which i recieved in Oct, but have only broken the .011 once since i got it. My string of choice is the SIT but i'll give the Jagwires a chance for a while. ------------------ |
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Robert Jones Member From: Conway, Arkansas |
posted 18 January 2004 06:28 AM
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Skip, I know that at one time Del was using GHS strings on all of his new guitars. He may have changed since I got my new one. I've had mine going on two years now so it's highly possible. Gosh it sure don't seem like I've had my new steel almost two years. I guess time flys when you're having fun. Stan I'm glad that you were able to fix your problem. As it's been said already and I will add to it. This is a great place to learn about the instrument. One should never be afraid to ask questions about the guitar. That's how we find out how to fix problems. |
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