Bringing 3rd String up to Pitch - B Pedal Travel?

[bradsteel]

Hi guys,

Using a 12 gauge 3rd is giving my guitar difficulty in bringing it up to pitch with the B pedal down. It almost gets there but then the nylon nut falls victim to overtuning. Am I right in thinking that the B pedal needs more travel? If so, what’s the best way to do this?

Thanks guys,

Brad

[Zumbilly(Murdoch)]

Back off the nylon tuner at the changer end. Then turn the guitar upside down and have a look at the B pedal where it activates the "pull" it should have a screw adjustment to give it a greater amount of travel. A couple of turns of the screw is usually enough. Then turn the guitar up and tune as normal.

[bradsteel]

Thanks Billy, I’ll give it a go tomorrow mate

[bradsteel]

Update: after adjusting pedal travel.. I don’t think my guitar is made to withstand a 12.. back down to 11 I go

[Malcolm]

Brad, give Bob Adams a call, he can talk you through it. You should be able to put a 12 on with a little adjustment,