Hi guys, just wanted to get thoughts on topwrapping your LS tailpiece as opposed to the normal method. Does it really make that much of a tonal difference? I've noticed most of the real LP bursts I've seen didn't seem to use the topwrap method.
LS Tailpiece?
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BaggyPants
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Did it on my LC80S and it made no difference at all to tone or sustain. Changed it back to regular stringing very quickly 
tudor
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I did it on my (former) LS150 and my Eddie ... :-?
The bendings seem to be a little bit easier ... but the overall result wasn't that stunning - so there's no need to waste a set of wires ... 8)
I've returned to the traditional style ... :wink:
Roger
The bendings seem to be a little bit easier ... but the overall result wasn't that stunning - so there's no need to waste a set of wires ... 8)
I've returned to the traditional style ... :wink:
Roger
MIJvintage
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I tried it on one of my Burny RLG 'Super Grade' Models, some time ago
It made for easier string bends ala slinkier strings but it lost a bit of clearity & sustain
Most I have heard from on the matter are not really impressed, myself included
It made for easier string bends ala slinkier strings but it lost a bit of clearity & sustain
Most I have heard from on the matter are not really impressed, myself included
oldflame
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It was good enough for Duane so it's good enough for me. Several of my Lesters are strung this way. Yep, it's easier to play and I don't hear a tone difference in comparing a regular strung tail. Plus, you get to screw the tail right down to the wood where as on a regular strung some tails get raised.
Incidentally, a light weight tail will always sound better than a heavy weight tail.
One other thing you all forgot about was the fact that it creates structually less stress on the bridge than the regular way of stringing up. Lots of old ABR-1 bridges were prone to collapse due to the pressure and the higher break angle. Gibson beefed up the bridge to that ugly looking thing that found its way on their 70's guitars. **** awful looking lump.
Anyone had a Tokai bridge collapse?
Incidentally, a light weight tail will always sound better than a heavy weight tail.
One other thing you all forgot about was the fact that it creates structually less stress on the bridge than the regular way of stringing up. Lots of old ABR-1 bridges were prone to collapse due to the pressure and the higher break angle. Gibson beefed up the bridge to that ugly looking thing that found its way on their 70's guitars. **** awful looking lump.
Anyone had a Tokai bridge collapse?
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