Distance between Tune-o-Matic Bridge and Tailpiece
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Funkfingers
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Re: Distance between Tune-o-Matic Bridge and Tailpiece
Well, even Gibson is inconsistent on what the "correct" distance should be.
Well, even Gibson is inconsistent on what the "correct" distance should be.
Re: Distance between Tune-o-Matic Bridge and Tailpiece
so no difference other than looks?
so no difference other than looks?
Bludave
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Re: Distance between Tune-o-Matic Bridge and Tailpiece
Gibson has made at least two bridges & the distance between the bridge and tailpiece varies from one model to another. The bridges are the vintage style ABR and the Nashville style. The Nashville has a tendency to have the strings rest on the back of the bridge. Some players wrap their strings over the top of the stop bar to eliminate the strings from breaking due to touching the bridge. Personally I think there is less sustain due to the break angle but that's just me. I have tried it both ways and haven't really noticed much difference. I really do prefer the ABR style bridge I think they perform better and I feel they make better contact and sound transfers better and with more clarity
Gibson has made at least two bridges & the distance between the bridge and tailpiece varies from one model to another. The bridges are the vintage style ABR and the Nashville style. The Nashville has a tendency to have the strings rest on the back of the bridge. Some players wrap their strings over the top of the stop bar to eliminate the strings from breaking due to touching the bridge. Personally I think there is less sustain due to the break angle but that's just me. I have tried it both ways and haven't really noticed much difference. I really do prefer the ABR style bridge I think they perform better and I feel they make better contact and sound transfers better and with more clarity
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Edhialdyn
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Re: Distance between Tune-o-Matic Bridge and Tailpiece
Lots of guitars with TOM style bridges have had lots of different distances between bridge and tailpiece.
As an example: The Guild guitars Kim Thayil uses have a huge distance between the two pieces.
The differences are basically just 1. String tension and 2. The amount of noise/pitches produced by strings behind the bridge.
Lots of guitars with TOM style bridges have had lots of different distances between bridge and tailpiece.
As an example: The Guild guitars Kim Thayil uses have a huge distance between the two pieces.
The differences are basically just 1. String tension and 2. The amount of noise/pitches produced by strings behind the bridge.
