Wraparound lightning bridge normally found on Les Paul style guitars

[Peegoo]

@McGoldTopp

Helpful.

NOT

When it comes to setting up a a "lightning" bridge (the bar type with the squiggly boss along the top for string compensation...looks sort of like a lightning bolt), I always adjust individual string height by making small adjustments to the string grooves with nut files. It makes a world of difference.

 

[McGoldTopp]

@McGoldTopp

Helpful.

NOT

When it comes to setting up a a "lightning" bridge (the bar type with the squiggly boss along the top for string compensation...looks sort of like a lightning bolt), I always adjust individual string height by making small adjustments to the string grooves with nut files. It makes a world of difference.

there are no string grooves in a wrap around tailpiece

please continue to shower us with your knowledge

 

[Swirling Snow]

there are no string grooves in a wrap around tailpiece

please continue to shower us with your knowledge

There are grooves in the tailpiece right in front of me.

 

[Peegoo]

there are no string grooves in a wrap around tailpiece

please continue to shower us with your knowledge

I'll be patient with you.

This is a classic bar-type wrap bridge.

And this is the lightning bridge the OP asked about.

See the difference? Have a lovely day.

Geno

 

[McGoldTopp]

There are grooves in the tailpiece right in front of me.

shouldn't be, the string tension of the wrap around keeps the strings in place

I blame geetar centre luthiers

 

[archetype]

Why? Should I post a picture of the pristine, undamaged slots on my Maestro Jr.? Or will you believe me that *without string tension* a nickel works perfectly fine?

If there's no string string tension, sure. If there's any at all, the radius tries to climb out of the slot. What I'm saying is that it's best practice to use a tool designed for the job.

 

[W.L.Weller]

What I'm saying is that it's best practice to use a tool designed for the job.

What I'm saying is that it's best practice to slacken the strings before adjusting the bridge.

 

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[kookaburra]

Others are handling your specific question, but here’s something to get for the future. He also has another book that goes a bit deeper, but this will take you just short of fret dressing.