Too much pedal slack in A&B pedal

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Eddie Thomas
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Too much pedal slack in A&B pedal

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Hello, I have a Lashley Legrand 2, and it has developed more pedal slack in the A&B pedals than I like. In other words too much slop before the pedal engages. Do I need to use some different return springs? Any help appreciated. Thanks!
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John Swain
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Re: Too much pedal slack in A&B pedal

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On the Legrande the pedal stop is fixed by the steel bar on the front apron. The adjustment screw on the cross shaft allows for pedal free travel or slop. If the guitar is throwing to correct pitch you can tighten that screw to take out the slop, leaving a bit. JS
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Lee Baucum
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Re: Too much pedal slack in A&B pedal

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John Swain wrote: 3 Dec 2025 8:01 am ... to take out the slop, leaving a bit. JS
By all means! Leave a tad of "the slop". If not, you run the risk of "overtuning".
(Be sure to read Jon Light's post.)

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Re: Too much pedal slack in A&B pedal

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Thanks guys for your suggestions. The problem is the A pedal mainly, the slop or slack in the pedal is before the pedal engages. The pedal is pulling to pitch, as it should, but after you release the pedal, the pedal continues to rise up at least a 1/2 inch. Thanks for any comment or suggestion. The guitar is playable, its just annoying. Thanks!