Sho-Bud LDG, a coupe of issues

[Stellgreen]

Just rescued my Sho-Bud LDG from a two decade rest in peace in its box, restrung it to E9 (with new D’Addario strings) etc.

However, two issues:
1) The pickup for the third string (G#) doesn't appear to be working.
2) The spring working the 1 pedal doesn't return the pedal very well, so the strings don't return to B very quickly or reliably.

Could anyone suggest any simple remedies to fix either problem?

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

where are you located, glad to help if not too far from St neots

[Stellgreen]

Many thanks for the reply - probably too far away - Frome, Somerset.

Any ideas on things that might be fairly easily checkable ?

Rowland

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

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