Stop Tail Height?

DanW · 06-28-2009, 11:41 PM

What determines the correct height for the stop tail piece?

All the gibsons that I have purchased have had the stop tail pieces adjusted to some arbitrary height and I can't seem to find any information on what constitutes that adjustment?

Thanks
Dan

Jason · 06-28-2009, 11:43 PM

Low enough that the strings sit firmly on the saddles and high enough that the strings aren't catching on the back of the bridge.

GeeJay · 06-29-2009, 01:09 AM

+1

PINKBITS · 06-29-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Low enough that the strings sit firmly on the saddles and high enough that the strings aren't catching on the back of the bridge.

I'm having trouble with the high E string touching the back of the bridge on both my Lesters, it's really pissing me off

Looks like I might have to start top wrapping both guitars to rectify the situation. All the other strings are fine bar the high E. DAMN IT!

dwagar · 06-29-2009, 01:36 AM

they are adjustable for a reason. String tension and you might be able to find a tonal 'sweet spot'.

Jason · 06-29-2009, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINKBITS

I'm having trouble with the high E string touching the back of the bridge on both my Lesters, it's really pissing me off

Looks like I might have to start top wrapping both guitars to rectify the situation. All the other strings are fine bar the high E. DAMN IT!

I don't think it's absolutely crucial... you know, as long as there's not enough of a bend to make your strings eventually break in that spot or possibly make it go out of tune more often.

tomaseriksson · 06-29-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINKBITS

I'm having trouble with the high E string touching the back of the bridge on both my Lesters, it's really pissing me off

Looks like I might have to start top wrapping both guitars to rectify the situation. All the other strings are fine bar the high E. DAMN IT!

almost same here. My tail piece must be set very high for the low e-string not to touch the back of the bridge

Torren61 · 07-06-2009, 05:53 PM

Top wrap it.

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