Samick liftrod

[Clyde Hollinger]

Thanks to those who responded.  The Samick guy did get back to me later and
said I need a new liftrod, it's in stock, and he'll be sending one out.
Something like $13.

Regards, Clyde

Clyde Hollinger wrote:

> Friends,
>
> I just got home with a new problem and I hope someone can advise me.
>
> 1990 Samick console model SU-143 I.  The liftrod hook closest to the
> bass end is broken off at the rod.  Now I know the standard repair for
> this, but I've never run into this variation before.  The damper rod
> hook narrows considerably in diameter where it goes into the damper rod
> hanger, into the felt-bushed area.  Furthermore, even if I could make
> such a hook it does not appear that I can simply punch the old liftrod
> hook remnant out.  The side opposite where the hook comes out of the rod
> is completely smooth.  On top of all that, the whole apparatus appears
> to be chrome plated.
>
> So I have to get this fixed somehow.  Advice, please?
>
> Regards,
> Clyde Hollinger