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bluesy · November 7th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Have you ever tried wrapping the strings around the top of the tailpiece to change the string angle over the saddles of the bridge?

Dave Hopping · November 8th, 2009, 12:16 AM

I've heard of people doing that,but I haven't done it.I'd worry that too shallow a break angle could cause strings to jump off the saddle,a la vintage and AVRI Jazzmasters.
If you have too much break angle,raising the tailpiece might help.So would a TP-6.

Post Toastie · November 8th, 2009, 12:40 PM

I did that with my Les paul Studio and don't have a problem with strings jumping off the saddle.I was able to lower the end cap to the body.I cant tell any difference in tone.

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November 8th, 2009, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Hopping Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Aurora,Colorado Posts: 1,436	I've heard of people doing that,but I haven't done it.I'd worry that too shallow a break angle could cause strings to jump off the saddle,a la vintage and AVRI Jazzmasters. If you have too much break angle,raising the tailpiece might help.So would a TP-6.

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