Lightning Stop Tailpiece

[metropolis_4]

I’m intrigued by this. I always top wrap, but the one problem with it is that if you break a string it’s a PITA to try to replace that one string without taking the whole tailpiece off.

Seems like this would solve that problem… but $78 for a tailpiece is hard to swallow. Oof

Anyone ever try this?

Nickel Plated Aluminium Stop Bar

Nickel plated to match vintage and historic guitars *Free UK Shipping* The patented modification is a reimagining of the classic stop bar fitted with Tune-O-Matic type bridges.With original stop bars, there is a compromise, whichever way they are fitted. A lot of players prefer to bolt the stop...

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[QQQ]

Cool idea. Agree with you on the price.

 

[laxu]

It's a neat idea. That said, top wrapping is IMO totally unnecessary unless your guitar has too much neck angle.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Cool idea. It looks like a very small operation which is probably why it's a bit too expensive. Too bad it's not being made by gotoh.

 

[sleewell]

i feel like my current stop tail piece is perfect. im not really sure what this would improve.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

i feel like my current stop tail piece is perfect. im not really sure what this would improve.

It's only really useful if you can't get the right break angle with your current bridge and tailpiece.

 

[metropolis_4]

It's a neat idea. That said, top wrapping is IMO totally unnecessary unless your guitar has too much neck angle.

I tried it once about 5 years ago and I liked the effect it had on the feel and tone of the guitar, so I’ve done it ever since.

 

[metropolis_4]

i feel like my current stop tail piece is perfect. im not really sure what this would improve.

It's only really useful if you can't get the right break angle with your current bridge and tailpiece.

I think it’s designed for those who like to top wrap

 

[laxu]

I tried it once about 5 years ago and I liked the effect it had on the feel and tone of the guitar, so I’ve done it ever since.

Well, the tailpiece is height adjustable for a reason.

IMO the Tune-o-matic and tailpiece is one of the stupidest bridge designs out there (and several of my favorite guitars use it ) so this is basically just correcting one of the stupidities of the design.

 

[metropolis_4]

Well, the tailpiece is height adjustable for a reason.

IMO the Tune-o-matic and tailpiece is one of the stupidest bridge designs out there (and several of my favorite guitars use it ) so this is basically just correcting one of the stupidities of the design.

To each their own.

Sometimes I read posts on here and it makes me so thankful I’m not bothered by some of the things others are bothered by. It’s nice to not have to worry about things like that

 

[JiveTurkey]

 

[la szum]

Isn't Zakk Wylde a long-time Top Rapper?

 

[gearJunkie]

Isn't Zakk Wylde a long-time Top Rapper?