Les Paul Jr '57 Tail Piece

lespauljr57 · 04-29-2008, 12:27 PM

Would like to put a new bridge on my Les Paul Jr 1957. I have noticed that there are two different ones B-39 and B-40. Which would be the correct

replacement for this and should I use an intonated bridge. Thanks Jerry

BCRGreg · 04-29-2008, 02:48 PM

Pigtail.

Call me.

Danelectro · 04-29-2008, 04:31 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.

Liam · 04-29-2008, 06:03 PM

How bad are the Gotoh aluminum ones? Price looks good.

Guitar Parts Resource:: Gotoh Gibson Bridges

bosrocker51 · 07-24-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

Pigtail.

Call me.

I have the same problem need a relic-ed and/or replacement bridge for a vintage LP Jr (with a neck reset & spray on the neck - side of fretboard looks painted & probably oversprayed), it has a compensated bridge on it now, nice, but a little sharp on the intonation, original bridge is lost to history - can you help?

do you do reliced refins?

MD
Boston, MA

Akstrat · 08-03-2008, 07:51 AM

+2 Pigtail, look no further.

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Danelectro Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 247 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.

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Liam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Posts: 1,009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Les Paul Jr '57 Tail Piece How bad are the Gotoh aluminum ones? Price looks good. Guitar Parts Resource:: Gotoh Gibson Bridges

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Akstrat Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Les Paul Jr '57 Tail Piece +2 Pigtail, look no further.

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