Volume Pedal String

Chuck Hall · Post by **Chuck Hall** » 9 Oct 2005 7:05 am

Hope this goes here. I need to replace the string on my VP. As I've never done this before, any hints will be appreciated. Also, what kind of string do I need for the replacement?

Thanks in advance for any help.

------------------
EMCI D10 8/4 and Nashville 400

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 9 Oct 2005 7:21 am

In the 'old days,' a lot of guys used to use snare drum cord ....

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 9 Oct 2005 7:25 am

This link should help!
http://www.steelguitarinfo.com/other/volumepedal/pot_change.html

Tony Rankin
www.daytonambassadorsquartet.com

Chuck Hall · Post by **Chuck Hall** » 9 Oct 2005 10:53 am

Thanks Tony but I really can't see the string (in the picture) all that well. Must be my old tired eyes.

------------------
EMCI D10 8/4 and Nashville 400

[This message was edited by Chuck Hall on 10 October 2005 at 04:16 AM.]

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 9 Oct 2005 1:05 pm

Some folks use the Green fish Fly~Line! Works very well, at least on the types of pedals that hook onto the Pedal~Bar; such as Emmons, Franklin and Derby.

------------------
“Big John” Bechtel
’04 SD–10 Black Derby w/3 & 5 & Pad
’65 Re-Issue Fender Twin–Reverb Custom™ 15” Eminence
web site

Chuck Hall · Post by **Chuck Hall** » 10 Oct 2005 4:04 am

Thanks for all the replies. I'm still looking.

John Daugherty · Post by **John Daugherty** » 10 Oct 2005 4:13 am

Here is a link to "how to string a Goodrich pedal" from Scottys Music. The Ball pedal is different, but maybe this will help.
I have used braided nylon twine for the string. Don't use the "twisted. Use "braided".
http://www.scottysmusic.com/info/goodrichstring.htm

------------------
www.phelpscountychoppers.com/steelguitar

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 10 Oct 2005 5:53 am

Geo, L's Products has the volume pedal cord. It should be available from some of the vendors from the "Links" listing above, or direct at http://www.georgelsstore.com/steelacc.html

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 10 Oct 2005 6:13 am

I've used fish line "leader". You can buy that in different pound weights to suit your habits. If you're a real "stomper", I suggest the 20 pound gauge!

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 10 Oct 2005 7:46 am

I had to replace the cord on my Goodrich pedal one time.
What I did was cut a length of braided cord off a venetion blind. It worked great and still is fine to this day.
Don[This message was edited by Don Sulesky on 10 October 2005 at 08:46 AM.]

Chuck Hall · Post by **Chuck Hall** » 10 Oct 2005 8:15 am

Thanks Folks

I have a Goodrich pedal so the pix was the trix and the venitian blind chord worked as well. Again

Thanx

------------------
EMCI D10 8/4 and Nashville 400

Buddy Castleberry · Post by **Buddy Castleberry** » 18 Oct 2005 3:49 pm

CHUCK HERES WHAT I USE BUT YOU MAY LOSE YOUR LIFE IF YOU GET CAUGHT
JUST SLIP OVER TO YOUR BLINDS ON THE WINDOW
WHILE YOUR WIFE ISN,T LOOKING
PUSH THE LITTLE PLASTIC END UP CUT AS MUCH STRING AS YOU NEED THEN TIE THE END BACK ON
BUT NEXT TIME USE A DIFFERENT WINDOW
THIS STRING WORKS GREAT IF YOU DONT GET CAUGHT

Mark Herrick · Post by **Mark Herrick** » 18 Oct 2005 4:21 pm

I posted this once before, but here it is again:

Replace with braided nylon "mason's twine." Get more than you will ever need in a lifetime at Home Depot for about $5. (Only use the braided stuff, not the twisted.)

------------------

Chuck Hall · Post by **Chuck Hall** » 18 Oct 2005 5:12 pm

Hi Buddy and thanks.
Don't tell Barbara but that is just what I did. It is working great. Buddy, you going to the Old Clinton Opry Saturday 22d? Bobbe Seymour and Joe Wright will be there along with the regulars. Thanks to all to answered. I've got er done now. Thanks Mark, I have to remember that when I run out of blinds.[This message was edited by Chuck Hall on 18 October 2005 at 06:13 PM.][This message was edited by Chuck Hall on 18 October 2005 at 06:17 PM.]