Wurlitzer problem

[John Ross]

Terry,
With the problem I am talking about, it would depend on the angle from the plate
string front bearing point. Terminology from Merle H. Mason's book.
The coil should not have the string overlap it.
Hope this helps, even although it does not give a measurement.
John M. Ross

Terry Beckingham wrote:

> At 02:55 PM 2/25/99 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hi,
> >I have noticed that some manufacturers of the cheaper models from the
> >70-80's.
> >They put the bass pins into the block too deep. This caused the wire to
> >cross back over
> >itself, and weakening it at this point. Some will break whether you
> >raise or lower the pitch.
> >Just plain shoddy workmanship, during manufacturing.
> >If you notice it before you tune, loosen the coil, unhitch it, back out
> >the pin and reconnect.
> >If you are lucky the wire will not be damaged and you will be ok.
> >Regards,
> >John M. Ross
>
> On treble strings, the coil should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch above the plate. What
> would be the correct height for a bass string coil to be above the plate? If
> it's too high the pin will flagpole.
>
> Terry Beckingham
> Associate Member