Tail piece screwed down all the way to to bottom then top wrap . This gives you more sustain, little better string break angle and keeps the strings from contacting the back of the bridge. And it will also decrease the string tension and even the string pressure on the bridge piece. Won't hurt a thing other than over a long time you may have scared up or scratch up your tail piece from over wrap but are cheap to replace if needed With Paul's neck angles are always a little different that's why the tail piece is adjustable, depending on your desired action height you don't want the string touching the back edge of the bridge going towards the tail piece because it robs sustain and puts pressure on the back of the bridge causing forward shifting on the bridge over time. Now having said that not all need it depending on how they set to neck angle and your preferred action height. This technique is to optimize the sustain and playability of the guitar . And last and let's not forget to cool factor it brings on from seeing famous guitar players doing it.
It will decrease down force on bridge, tension on string is the same! The tension on the string is what makes the correct note. Tension = pitch. decrease tension note goes flat. A law of physics that cannot be cheated.
A post made me see this again so I'll reiterate. 46 ga string, 24-3/4 scale. E note is generated by the tension between the nut and bridge re-guardless of whether it's wrapped over the top of the tailpiece or thru the holes. It's simple physics, obviously not simple enough for some people.
So if the bridge piece closest to the pickup is uneven (the left side is much higher than the right), do I lower the side that's higher or raise the side that's lower?
It’s really up to what you prefer. Me, personally, I’d lower the bass side for more comfort on my right hand. But it depends on what sound you want, how you rest your hand on the bridge, etc...
The g string is low on your bridge, is that on purpose? I’m trying to figure out the adjustment on those 6 pieces that move up and down, my a note sounds funny and I’m wondering if I should do that on my g string
I have a nut that comes out and you can screw it in for less height or more. Does this affect action? And how would I balance that with the action from the bridge end?
I dunno! Maybe this pro and maybe that con cancel each other to wind up with what was there in the 1st place. Miniscule. I will leave mine original but I know I'm missing out on the fun you had trying different things. Keep up the good work and let us know.
Nice Video, the string ends that are wrapped around the ball ends that are sticking out of the tailpiece, have sharp wire ends on the tailpiece that can cut or poke your palm or hand, and your tailpiece should be lowered all the way down for overwrapping the strings, a pro tip....use your old strings ball ends for string spacers on the new strings, when overwrapping. That way the sharp string ends will be inside the tailpiece, and not sticking outside of it. Also the B & E strings need 2 spacers each, instead of 1 each for the E A D G strings, this is for overwrapping only...GLTA
How much sustain do you need! Top wrapping the tailpiece is pointless unless you have major problems!! Then go buy replacement saddles or whatever else you need! He says there’s excess noise and tension is off, so why do it! As long as the break angle clears the back of the bridge then this is a possible option, but then I’m sure the design would be changed, like other manufacturers (PRS) has done! But, if you like it, Cool!
The point that everyone seems to be missing with this whole "overwrap" debate is that the most sustain you'll ever get is on the open strings. The second you fret a note, there goes your sustain. It's negligible at best. I overwrap for three reasons: Jimmy Page, Joe Bonamassa, and Billy Gibbons.
@@evanjolley1279 My Lazarus sounds better with a overwrap, it came new from factory strung the usual way, and it was good, so I tried the overwrap, and wow, it sounds Great, not with Ernie Ball 10/46 strings, but D'Addario XL XLE110-E 10/46 strings are Nice sounding and deeper bass on the low E , they seem better constructed, then the other strings
@@bradt.3555 too much tension the shit is fucked to play , theres a lot of factors on this, gauge headstock design the angle of the headstock, intonation height of bridge scale length , tbh i just play 10s have a pretty much straight neck, keep action to wear it doesnt fret out. ya i feel u tho using baby string 8s or have lose af tension if u dont have good ear u will sound fucked
Is it me, or is that bridge pickup way to high? It looks once you fret any string it’s going to touch the pickup. I’ve seen and played lots of LP style models with same setup and never was able to raise bridge that high! I’m not trying to be a smart ass, I’m serious if anyone else has seen, or is able to play without strings hitting the bridge pickup as it looks in this video?
... change the skrews... the skrews need a kontinue skrew thread... Don t hang the stop bare in the skrews.... no... you have to fix it... direktly on the wood.... do it.... and you ll see that you have a lot more of sustain
If you add a piece of foam between the tailpiece and bridge you can get rid of that vibration. Awesome video!
When adjusting the tail piece with a screwdriver, always put a cloth in between the slot and screwdriver. Helps prevent gouging of the slot.
Tail piece screwed down all the way to to bottom then top wrap .
This gives you more sustain, little better string break angle and keeps the strings from contacting the back of the bridge. And it will also decrease the string tension and even the string pressure on the bridge piece.
Won't hurt a thing other than over a long time you may have scared up or scratch up your tail piece from over wrap but are cheap to replace if needed
With Paul's neck angles are always a little different that's why the tail piece is adjustable, depending on your desired action height you don't want the string touching the back edge of the bridge going towards the tail piece because it robs sustain and puts pressure on the back of the bridge causing forward shifting on the bridge over time.
Now having said that not all need it depending on how they set to neck angle and your preferred action height.
This technique is to optimize the sustain and playability of the guitar . And last and let's not forget to cool factor it brings on from seeing famous guitar players doing it.
It will decrease down force on bridge, tension on string is the same! The tension on the string is what makes the correct note. Tension = pitch. decrease tension note goes flat. A law of physics that cannot be cheated.
A post made me see this again so I'll reiterate. 46 ga string, 24-3/4 scale. E note is generated by the tension between the nut and bridge re-guardless of whether it's wrapped over the top of the tailpiece or thru the holes. It's simple physics, obviously not simple enough for some people.
Run the strings through a ball end to keep the end windings from scratching your hand
So if the bridge piece closest to the pickup is uneven (the left side is much higher than the right), do I lower the side that's higher or raise the side that's lower?
It’s really up to what you prefer. Me, personally, I’d lower the bass side for more comfort on my right hand. But it depends on what sound you want, how you rest your hand on the bridge, etc...
The g string is low on your bridge, is that on purpose? I’m trying to figure out the adjustment on those 6 pieces that move up and down, my a note sounds funny and I’m wondering if I should do that on my g string
I have a nut that comes out and you can screw it in for less height or more. Does this affect action? And how would I balance that with the action from the bridge end?
My G string is all the way back, saddle flipped and still sharp, what to do?
I’m having this issue as well
@@Jedhenrymusic i had to send mine back to Gibson
What make the 123rd strings break.
I dunno! Maybe this pro and maybe that con cancel each other to wind up with what was there in the 1st place. Miniscule. I will leave mine original but I know I'm missing out on the fun you had trying different things. Keep up the good work and let us know.
Where can I buy a tail replacement because I had someone hold on to it for a bit because I was gone and came back to it missing
Kluson Epiphone Les Paul tailpiece
Nice Video, the string ends that are wrapped around the ball ends that are sticking out of the tailpiece, have sharp wire ends on the tailpiece that can cut or poke your palm or hand, and your tailpiece should be lowered all the way down for overwrapping the strings, a pro tip....use your old strings ball ends for string spacers on the new strings, when overwrapping. That way the sharp string ends will be inside the tailpiece, and not sticking outside of it. Also the B & E strings need 2 spacers each, instead of 1 each for the E A D G strings, this is for overwrapping only...GLTA
Не может быть, и как звучит гитара?
your bridge piece is on backwards
How much sustain do you need! Top wrapping the tailpiece is pointless unless you have major problems!! Then go buy replacement saddles or whatever else you need! He says there’s excess noise and tension is off, so why do it! As long as the break angle clears the back of the bridge then this is a possible option, but then I’m sure the design would be changed, like other manufacturers (PRS) has done! But, if you like it, Cool!
Joe Bonamassa swears by it. I’m down with Joes opinion. He knows some shit
The point that everyone seems to be missing with this whole "overwrap" debate is that the most sustain you'll ever get is on the open strings. The second you fret a note, there goes your sustain. It's negligible at best. I overwrap for three reasons: Jimmy Page, Joe Bonamassa, and Billy Gibbons.
it makes it easier to play less tension
@@evanjolley1279 My Lazarus sounds better with a overwrap, it came new from factory strung the usual way, and it was good, so I tried the overwrap, and wow, it sounds Great, not with Ernie Ball 10/46 strings, but D'Addario XL XLE110-E 10/46 strings are Nice sounding and deeper bass on the low E , they seem better constructed, then the other strings
@@BillZad i like daddario too
@@evanjolley1279 ?, tension = pitch, period. Less tension means your out of tune.
@@bradt.3555 too much tension the shit is fucked to play , theres a lot of factors on this, gauge headstock design the angle of the headstock, intonation height of bridge scale length , tbh i just play 10s have a pretty much straight neck, keep action to wear it doesnt fret out. ya i feel u tho using baby string 8s or have lose af tension if u dont have good ear u will sound fucked
Is it me, or is that bridge pickup way to high? It looks once you fret any string it’s going to touch the pickup. I’ve seen and played lots of LP style models with same setup and never was able to raise bridge that high! I’m not trying to be a smart ass, I’m serious if anyone else has seen, or is able to play without strings hitting the bridge pickup as it looks in this video?
Every guitar is different. If the neck angle requires to raise the bridge, you have to raise the pickup too
Thanks man! My tail piece is a greater radius than the bridge/neck..? I always fight les Paul's!?!?!?
... change the skrews... the skrews need a kontinue skrew thread... Don t hang the stop bare in the skrews.... no... you have to fix it...
direktly on the wood.... do it.... and you ll see that you have a lot more of sustain
Break Angle ? Hmm
Check sound bro
Дякую за відос)
Stop saying 'right?' repeatedly. It means nothing and is a lousy habit.
Has anyone ever accused you of being a douche?
@@jimflanagan1948 Right?