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Old 02-03-2008, 08:44 AM   #13 (permalink)
marshallcrazy
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Re: what can help me get increased sustain

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Originally Posted by eddie_bowers View Post
Apart from compression (which can muddy things up if over used) try the Faber Tone-Lock locking Tailpiece Studs and Spacers. That helped mine a lot. It's better IMHO than dropping the tailpiece because it sandwiches the tailpiece (off the body) making it immobile and creating better coupling.

-Eddie
+1. I use Tone Pro's locking tailpiece/studs/bridges and they make a HUGE difference in sustain. And, RFR is correct too, that the lighter the gauge the more vibration.
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