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Danelectro · 04-29-2008, 05:31 PM

+1 on the Pigtail. It's nearly an exact copy of a vintage wraparound, although there are still subtle differences that make it possible to distinguish between the two. The Pigtail is actually slightly improved over the originals in that it has better defined ridge. This improves sustain and eliminates the sitar/buzzing effect that vintage bridges sometimes have. Here are photos comparing the Pigtail to both a vintage (1957) tailpiece and a Historic Gibson tailpiece. The chart at the bottom compares the dimensions of the tailpieces in the photos. These parts are hand-dressed after they come out of the mold, so every one will have slightly different dimensions.

04-29-2008, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Danelectro Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Les Paul Jr '57 Tail Piece +1 on the Pigtail. It's nearly an exact copy of a vintage wraparound, although there are still subtle differences that make it possible to distinguish between the two. The Pigtail is actually slightly improved over the originals in that it has better defined ridge. This improves sustain and eliminates the sitar/buzzing effect that vintage bridges sometimes have. Here are photos comparing the Pigtail to both a vintage (1957) tailpiece and a Historic Gibson tailpiece. The chart at the bottom compares the dimensions of the tailpieces in the photos. These parts are hand-dressed after they come out of the mold, so every one will have slightly different dimensions.