B and G Parsons and Long Stroke

hip hop chip sh · July 6th, 2008, 01:19 PM

This forum has been extremely helpful to me in my B bending quest and my initial thread continues to bubble along and help me in my decision but I thought one enquiry was worthy of another thread.

Could somebody explain to me in great detail how the Parsons B and G bender works? Something to do with the other strap button? Hooking something to belt loop? Crazy stuff. If somebody has a picture that would help.

Also similarly I'd like more info on the long stoke version of the PW bender. The usual PW bends from B to C sharp right? How far does the Long stroke bend too? Or am I missing the point?

Thanks in advance guys.

Dogbear · July 6th, 2008, 01:40 PM

Darren, there is no difference in a short and long throw in function. They both bend the note a full step. The difference is in the time that they do it. Listen to Clarence on Tulsa County or Deportee to hear the long duration of the rise and drop. While only 1/3 to 1/2 inch longer in travel (depending on how it is set up), the effect is dramatic.

Most sum it up this way. Quick bends for the new country sound and long bends for Clarence. While both will work for both types of playing, there is some compromise involved in the cross over. In addition, the long throw is more expensive, but; you can convert a long throw back to a short throw if it doesn't work out.

This is a long throw done by Brian. I'm sure Brian or one of the other forum members can post a short throw for you.

hip hop chip sh · July 7th, 2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogbear

Darren, there is no difference in a short and long throw in function. They both bend the note a full step. The difference is in the time that they do it. Listen to Clarence on Tulsa County or Deportee to hear the long duration of the rise and drop. While only 1/3 to 1/2 inch longer in travel (depending on how it is set up), the effect is dramatic.

Most sum it up this way. Quick bends for the new country sound and long bends for Clarence. While both will work for both types of playing, there is some compromise involved in the cross over. In addition, the long throw is more expensive, but; you can convert a long throw back to a short throw if it doesn't work out.

This is a long throw done by Brian. I'm sure Brian or one of the other forum members can post a short throw for you.

Thats a nice looking guitar. Long throw for Clarence? Well Tulsa County is the song that made fall in love with this sound. I'm going to go looooonnng.

Dogbear · July 9th, 2008, 08:09 PM

Darren, a couple of other pictures for you. The other holes in the linkage allow you to adjust the pull length.

jazzbender · July 10th, 2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogbear

I'm sure Brian or one of the other forum members can post a short throw for you.

It would be very interesting to hear a short phrase played by both long and short throws.

hip hop chip sh · July 11th, 2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogbear

Darren, a couple of other pictures for you. The other holes in the linkage allow you to adjust the pull length.

I really do feel as I've made my decision now. I think I'm going to get a PW Steelbender Long Throw and I feel I can get it done in the UK.

I'll keep you all informed.

This forum has been an immense help in guiding me through a mine field!

July 6th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
hip hop chip sh TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Age: 37 Posts: 11	B and G Parsons and Long Stroke This forum has been extremely helpful to me in my B bending quest and my initial thread continues to bubble along and help me in my decision but I thought one enquiry was worthy of another thread. Could somebody explain to me in great detail how the Parsons B and G bender works? Something to do with the other strap button? Hooking something to belt loop? Crazy stuff. If somebody has a picture that would help. Also similarly I'd like more info on the long stoke version of the PW bender. The usual PW bends from B to C sharp right? How far does the Long stroke bend too? Or am I missing the point? Thanks in advance guys.

July 6th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dogbear Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 174 20 Photos	Darren, there is no difference in a short and long throw in function. They both bend the note a full step. The difference is in the time that they do it. Listen to Clarence on Tulsa County or Deportee to hear the long duration of the rise and drop. While only 1/3 to 1/2 inch longer in travel (depending on how it is set up), the effect is dramatic. Most sum it up this way. Quick bends for the new country sound and long bends for Clarence. While both will work for both types of playing, there is some compromise involved in the cross over. In addition, the long throw is more expensive, but; you can convert a long throw back to a short throw if it doesn't work out. This is a long throw done by Brian. I'm sure Brian or one of the other forum members can post a short throw for you. __________________ "Having a great day because the alternative is simply unacceptable" Dogbear

July 9th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dogbear Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 174 20 Photos	Darren, a couple of other pictures for you. The other holes in the linkage allow you to adjust the pull length. __________________ "Having a great day because the alternative is simply unacceptable" Dogbear