Taking the strain, new copedent
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:08 amI have been servicing and changing the copedent on my Bennett PSG. I am more of a rocker than a country music sort of bloke, and play PSG because broken wrists, as a kid, left me unable to hold strings down on a traditional guitar. I often like to strum, which isnt really possible on a E9th PSG, and I dont want to, cant get my head around C6th tuning.
So I have ditched the 7th and 9th string, and moved 8 to 7 and 10 to 8, then adding a lower G# and E on 9 and 10 with a 42 and 54 guage string respectively.
Once all the strings have been rodded and connected the only problem is that there are now 5 strings attached to the C pedal, which can get a bit heavy when B and C are used together.
To help with this I have used a balance spring from a Floyd Rose style trem, and counterbalance in favour of the strings. I can now make the pedal action on C as heavy or light as I like. This could be used on any pedal or knee lever if anyone struggles with the pressure needed. A light action is really nice, and negates the need to have a very long pedal throw to reduce the pressure.
I have attached a picture of the rig up in its first incarnation. It also shows the various temporary rod ends I had to use before I found the correct bits to use, and my home made bell cranks, made from L-shaped reinforcing plates from the local hardware shop. The offset balance spring is at the top side of the undercarriage.
Bryan
So I have ditched the 7th and 9th string, and moved 8 to 7 and 10 to 8, then adding a lower G# and E on 9 and 10 with a 42 and 54 guage string respectively.
Once all the strings have been rodded and connected the only problem is that there are now 5 strings attached to the C pedal, which can get a bit heavy when B and C are used together.
To help with this I have used a balance spring from a Floyd Rose style trem, and counterbalance in favour of the strings. I can now make the pedal action on C as heavy or light as I like. This could be used on any pedal or knee lever if anyone struggles with the pressure needed. A light action is really nice, and negates the need to have a very long pedal throw to reduce the pressure.
I have attached a picture of the rig up in its first incarnation. It also shows the various temporary rod ends I had to use before I found the correct bits to use, and my home made bell cranks, made from L-shaped reinforcing plates from the local hardware shop. The offset balance spring is at the top side of the undercarriage.
Bryan