Aluminum Stop-tailpiece for gibson.

[rinse_master]

Re: Aluminum Stop-tailpiece for gibson.

I have a tonepros set on my LP, but to be honest I don't know if it is aluminium or not, I know it weighs less, although only a little, as for the tone, I changed pu's, pots, caps, tuners and string guage all at the same time, so I couldn't tell you, but I'm happy with the tone!

 

[papersoul]

Re: Aluminum Stop-tailpiece for gibson.

These are some of the things I said when I installed the lightweight tail on my LP a while back.......I have since removed it and have had issues with tone so it's time to reinstall to see if my ears still tell me the following...

"I installed a Pigtail light weight tail piece on my 2003 Standard and I think it sounds great! Adds some acoustic qualities, and seems to make things a bit more open and clear. I am shocked a tail piece can have such an impact.

"Lightweight Tailpiece = mellower, warmer, more midrange"

My LP sounds more like an LP with the Pigtail aluminum piece. It actually sounds thicker.

the aluminum tail rounded out the tone and made it smoother with more mids to my ears."

 

[dr.barlo]

Re: Aluminum Stop-tailpiece for gibson.

Thanks! Yes, I'd say that the aluminum tailpiece lends a more acoustic tone to a Les Paul. It's subtle, but real. The aluminum tone just sounds less steely...I much prefer aluminum. Maybe Doc Barlo will comment...I see he's lurking around and reading this thread! Lew

:burnout:

Yeah, that aluminuum tailpiece I got from you (S. Rosen's pigtail) is soo excellent. I agree %100 with your description. It CHANGED the acoustic tone, now it is fuller, with more sustain, less icepick, and definitely with more vibrations in the body.

B

 

[papersoul]

Re: Aluminum Stop-tailpiece for gibson.

I agree, you would think that the aluminum tail would exaggerate an already bright guitar but it des the opposite.