Plugging and redrilling an action rail

Ron Nossaman rnossaman at cox.net
Tue Jan 29 13:45:41 MST 2008



> I'm trying to picture the situation, but need more info.  How's the 
> butt-to-jack alignment?  If it's good now, what will you do after moving 
> the butts over?  How about action height or shank length?  
> Coincidentally, your hammer position error tapers to zero over the same 
> range that string angle tapers to zero.  Coincidence, or clue?  Got a 
> photo?
> 
> Mike

Good question. Is the strike line straight and parallel with 
the keybed? Do the wippens, stickers (?) line up with the 
capstans? Are the bass butts too far to the right, or their 
shanks shorter?
Ron N


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