Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
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jmh151
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Re: Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
It's personal preference.
The one with the best intonation adjustment is a Tuneomatic style bridge, if you plan on switching string gauges and tunings.
Personally, I love the 1 piece aluminum compensated tailpiece on my PRS- it's great if you limit yourself to 9 or 10 gauge strings. However, people that experiment with heavier strings, downtuning, etc.., have replaced that bridge with one that has adjustable saddles. That's probably the best IMO, all the adjustment, plus less parts means more direct transference of tone to the body.
A "standard" wrap around tailpiece live vintage Gibsons LP Juniors, I'd say no to, it's hard to intonate, if you are able to intonate it at all , unless you want to be authentic
It's personal preference.
The one with the best intonation adjustment is a Tuneomatic style bridge, if you plan on switching string gauges and tunings.
Personally, I love the 1 piece aluminum compensated tailpiece on my PRS- it's great if you limit yourself to 9 or 10 gauge strings. However, people that experiment with heavier strings, downtuning, etc.., have replaced that bridge with one that has adjustable saddles. That's probably the best IMO, all the adjustment, plus less parts means more direct transference of tone to the body.
A "standard" wrap around tailpiece live vintage Gibsons LP Juniors, I'd say no to, it's hard to intonate, if you are able to intonate it at all , unless you want to be authentic
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
Why not go for both and get an adjustable wraparound bridge like the Schaller 455?
Why not go for both and get an adjustable wraparound bridge like the Schaller 455?
NegativeEase
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Re: Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
I think a good tuneomatic is hard to beat for overall intonation reliability. but all three systems you mention are good.
I think a good tuneomatic is hard to beat for overall intonation reliability. but all three systems you mention are good.
Dave Locher
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Re: Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
The main advantage of the separate stop piece & tom is that you can easily adjust the bridge height up and down to make minute adjustments. With a wraparound, adjustable or the bar type, you have to loosen your strings almost all the way so thst you don't gouge the posts and/or the little adjustment screws that stick out the back.
So if you like to tinker a lot, I vote tom & stop bar. If you are a set it and forget type, wraparounds are comfy on the hand and look cool. Some wraparound bridges are hard to string so there is that.
But either works great so it may just come down to what you think looks the best.
The main advantage of the separate stop piece & tom is that you can easily adjust the bridge height up and down to make minute adjustments. With a wraparound, adjustable or the bar type, you have to loosen your strings almost all the way so thst you don't gouge the posts and/or the little adjustment screws that stick out the back.
So if you like to tinker a lot, I vote tom & stop bar. If you are a set it and forget type, wraparounds are comfy on the hand and look cool. Some wraparound bridges are hard to string so there is that.
But either works great so it may just come down to what you think looks the best.
Gtrjunior
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Re: Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
I was going to suggest the same thing. When I got my LP Special it had the compensated wrap around. It wasn’t horrible but it’s intonation wasn’t great either.
I replaced it was an adjustable Schaller and it’s a noticeable improvement.
I was going to suggest the same thing. When I got my LP Special it had the compensated wrap around. It wasn’t horrible but it’s intonation wasn’t great either.
I replaced it was an adjustable Schaller and it’s a noticeable improvement.
NegativeEase
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Re: Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
An imbedded piezo into the wraparound? you have my attention.
An imbedded piezo into the wraparound? you have my attention.
BriGuy1968
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Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
I have an Epiphone LP Special I P-90 (you know... the ones that were $99 new a few years back). It was one of those surprising discoveries where the neck feels great and the pickups are awesome, but the hardware kinda sucks so I swapped out the tuners, switch and bridge to end up with a fun little player.
Anyway, it came with a wraparound compensated bridge and I replaced it with one of these:
https://www.guitarfetish.com/Gold-Badass-Style-Intonatable-wraparound-bridge_p_376.html
I had intonation issues with the compensated bridge, but the Badass fixed all that... and for not much money. VERY happy with it!
I have an Epiphone LP Special I P-90 (you know... the ones that were $99 new a few years back). It was one of those surprising discoveries where the neck feels great and the pickups are awesome, but the hardware kinda sucks so I swapped out the tuners, switch and bridge to end up with a fun little player.
Anyway, it came with a wraparound compensated bridge and I replaced it with one of these:
https://www.guitarfetish.com/Gold-Badass-Style-Intonatable-wraparound-bridge_p_376.html
I had intonation issues with the compensated bridge, but the Badass fixed all that... and for not much money. VERY happy with it!
ehdwuld
A Ficus
Re: Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
Excuse me
I wasn't clear
The standard TOM bridge can be had
You cant get a wraparound in piezo
A TOM can be
Excuse me
I wasn't clear
The standard TOM bridge can be had
You cant get a wraparound in piezo
A TOM can be
ehdwuld
A Ficus
Re: Compensated tail piece vs. tuneomatic bridge
I stand corrected
Graph Tech Ghost loaded Resomax NW1 Wraparound Bridge
I stand corrected
Graph Tech Ghost loaded Resomax NW1 Wraparound Bridge
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