Parsons-White G-Bender adjustment

[Rumblestrip]

Hello all. Long-time lurker, first time poster... Just got a P/W double bender for Christmas. Fun! It's used and there is some slack in the cable for the G bender. Is this normal or should it be adjusted so there is no slack? Hope that made sense. Thanks in advance for the assist. Good to be here. Neil

[bendecaster]

Welcome Neil! I'm sorry it took so long for a response too! Sounds like you got a real nice present. Did you just aquire the guitar, or have the double bender installed in one of your own? The reason I ask is, if you know it is installed by Gene Parsons, or is one of his benders, ask him about this - www.stringbender.com - .Gene is very knowledgeble, and helpful with any issues about his stuff. If it is not an actual Parsons, you could ask Bill Bores, who installs P/W style benders, and is a great guy who would help anyone with a question. Not to mention, he definately knows his stuff about these benders too! I own a few B Benders, but don't have a clue about G Benders, or I would help you personally. I hope you enjoy your guitar, and again welcome man.
Harry

[exit41bass]

Welcome aboard Rumblestrip!!!!!!

[Rumblestrip]

Thanks all. The benders were already in the guitar. It is one of the somewhat infamous Jonathan Rose guitars. It's a 1995 with Van Zandt strat pickups and a Van Zandt tele in the bridge. It's a Parson's but installed by Rose. Gigged it last night and it performed really well. I think I'm going to leave the little bit of slack in the G for now. Didn't seem to affect the playability at all. Have to tighten up the B spring though as it is just a tiny touch too soft. "accidental" bends not often good....

If anyone has any more information on the Rose guitars or have opinions of them, I'd be interested.