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KRZ4TELE · July 22nd, 2004, 09:28 AM

Hi Benders!
I have now joined the ranks of bending by acquiring a 52 RI that is fitted with an authorized Parsons/White B bender. However there is no info about tuning. Please help me out with tuning procedures.
Many Thanks!
alvis

Silverface · July 22nd, 2004, 11:59 AM

Hmm - there really aren't any "tuning procedures", per se. There's an adjustment screw that sets the "stop" point - you normally want it to bend up to a C# on the open B string. So tune the guitar normally, then engage the bender and make sure it hits C# - if not, twiddle the screw to sharp or flat the note as needed.

The only other essential thing is to put a drop of lubricant on the saddle. I use a tiny drop of sewing machine oil, and have had the same can for 20 years or so....

Happy bending!

KRZ4TELE · July 22nd, 2004, 12:21 PM

I appreciate your info on tuning! I heard that the bender raised the B a whole step so I will go to C#.
Thank-you!
alvis

Silverface · July 23rd, 2004, 02:25 AM

No problem - any other bender questions post 'em or feel free to email.

Also check out the Clarence White Forum, which is full of benderheads.

www.clarencewhiteforum.com

July 22nd, 2004, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
KRZ4TELE Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 450	Please Help Me Tune a Parsons White B Bender Hi Benders! I have now joined the ranks of bending by acquiring a 52 RI that is fitted with an authorized Parsons/White B bender. However there is no info about tuning. Please help me out with tuning procedures. Many Thanks! alvis

July 22nd, 2004, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Silverface Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hermosa Beach CA Age: 57 Posts: 1,979	Hmm - there really aren't any "tuning procedures", per se. There's an adjustment screw that sets the "stop" point - you normally want it to bend up to a C# on the open B string. So tune the guitar normally, then engage the bender and make sure it hits C# - if not, twiddle the screw to sharp or flat the note as needed. The only other essential thing is to put a drop of lubricant on the saddle. I use a tiny drop of sewing machine oil, and have had the same can for 20 years or so.... Happy bending! __________________ “No Chops – Great Tone” ©

July 22nd, 2004, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
KRZ4TELE Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 450	Thank-you Silverface! I appreciate your info on tuning! I heard that the bender raised the B a whole step so I will go to C#. Thank-you! alvis

July 23rd, 2004, 02:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Silverface Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hermosa Beach CA Age: 57 Posts: 1,979	No problem - any other bender questions post 'em or feel free to email. Also check out the Clarence White Forum, which is full of benderheads. www.clarencewhiteforum.com __________________ “No Chops – Great Tone” ©

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