Members Fuzzz Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 I've been learning how to adjust the intonation on my Les Paul Studio, and so far it appears to be a big success. One last question [concern] is that the strings that run from the stopbar tailpiece to the bridge, are actually touching the back of the bridge on a sharp angle before they actually settle in their corresponding saddles. Is this bad or possibly detrimental in anyway? I'm thinking I may have to raise the stopbar tailpiece a bit. As always, thank you for reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuzzz Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/319/1088319_090223235439_Gibson1.JPG Pretty much like that, except the bridge is even higher, causing the strings to be even more on an angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuzzz Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Buuuump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yes raise the stoptail piece. Make sure that you turn both of them. And the same amount of turn on both poles. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuzzz Posted October 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks, I'll give this a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members monto Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 yeah, just to confirm u definately have to make sure the strings are not touching the back of the bridge. some people say if the tailpiece is too high that u get less sustain but dont listen to those losers ^_^ ps. bends are easier if u have a higher tailpiece. the strings are less 'tight' !! pps. i've heard some people say u should have the angle of the strings from the bridge to the tailpiece, the same as the angle of the strings from the nut to the tuners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 58flame Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 You can also wrap the strings around the top of the tailpiece if you want. Just put the stirings through the other side and wrap around the back. It may leave marks though. There are a lot of guys that do this, and swear by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuzzz Posted October 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just wanted to bump this thread one last time for Monto and 58Flame 's comments. Some good info in this thread that I don't think a lot of Les Paul owners are aware of. Much appreciated everyone, thanks for helping me with my Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 58flame Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just wanted to bump this thread one last time for Monto and 58Flame 's comments. Some good info in this thread that I don't think a lot of Les Paul owners are aware of. Much appreciated everyone, thanks for helping me with my Les Paul You're welcome. Glad I could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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