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Topic: Squeak On LeGrande III
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Paul King
Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA
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posted 24 April 2004 08:34 PM
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I have developed a squeak on my LeGrande III when I push the B pedal on rhe E9th neck. It is coming from under the guitar. I need to know how and what to do if it needs to be lubricated. Also, what product would be the best for a lubricant? |
Larry Moore
Member From: Hampton, Ga. USA
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posted 24 April 2004 11:45 PM
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I had a small squeak under my LeGrande II also.
I found it to be at the point where the Pedal rod hooks to the cross shaft. I put a little dab of petrolem jelly or something like that and that stoped my Squeak
So I just put some grease on all of the rods at the top.
Good Luck
Larry |
C Dixon
Member From: Duluth, GA USA
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posted 25 April 2004 08:27 AM
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My dear friend Larry is correct. I had it also. Squeaks under a PSG can come from a myriad of causes. And yes what Larry found is common. There are other less obvious things also. I will list some others I have found: 1. Two adjacent pull rods rubbing against each other. 2. A pull rod rubbing against a forward bellcrank body. Or rubbing against the swivel's allen screw of a forward bellcrank. 3. A crossrod bearing needing lubrication. 4. Pedal rod at the pedal connector needing lube. 5. Pedal rod connecting to crossrod crank needing lube. All of these things can cause annoying squeaks. I am sure there are other places also. I have had squeaks at one time or another on every PSG I have owned. I suppose for many players who play only in loud situations, they are never bothered by this. But it is one of my pet peaves, since I play only at home in a quiet low level playing scenario. And I gotta tell ya, dem squeaks aint in tune wid any note I play  carl A Better Way |
Paul King
Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA
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posted 25 April 2004 08:34 AM
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Thanks guys for the info. It does sound like it is coming from where the pedal rod hooks up. I will try the petroleum jelly and see if it solves the problem. |
SKIP MERTZ
Member From: N.C
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posted 25 April 2004 10:04 AM
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I put a small amount of lube on everything that has metal to metal contact about every 6 months |
Paul King
Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA
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posted 25 April 2004 10:26 AM
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Skip, What kind of lube do you guys use? Does the changer need anything as well? Thanks for the response. |
Wayne Baker
Member From: Vacaville California
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posted 25 April 2004 05:38 PM
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I use AMSOIL on my LeGrande. Plays like warm butter.Wayne Baker |
Jack Strayhorn
Member From: Winston-Salem, NC
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posted 26 April 2004 10:58 AM
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One place overlooked, where the changer fingers pivot on the endplate. |
Lee Baucum
Member From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) - The Final Frontier
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posted 26 April 2004 12:38 PM
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carl - Which bothers you the most, JI squeaks or ET squeaks? ------------------
Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande |
C Dixon
Member From: Duluth, GA USA
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posted 26 April 2004 02:22 PM
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Well lemmee see.....hmmmmm............... Ok.... It is that straight up JI 440 squeak. Now when ya got one a dem friend, you gotta squeak dat ah don' think no earl is gwyna cure; I gar-own-tee ya!  carl |
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