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PEDAL STEEL GUITAR ILLUSTRATED
Pedal Steel Guitar
Parts Function Map -- DESCRIPTIONS
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Question:
What Are CROSS-SHAFT CENTER SUPPORTS and How Do They Work?
Answer:
Cross-shaft center supports are used on some pedal steel guitars. The purpose of these supports is to provide a stop (or support) to prevent flexing in the cross-shaft.
The supports may take the form of individual supports on each cross-shaft or a single, center bracket running most of the length of the guitar, through which all cross-shafts pass.
The need for these center supports is dependent upon the choice of materials for the cross-shafts and the length of the cross-shaft. Cross-shafts can be made from a variety of materials and in a variety of configurations.
