Picked up a new Les Paul

[Crankdaddy]

Re: Picked up a new Les Paul

Very nice! Rock the shite out of it!

[toejam]

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[img]/images/graemlins/what.gif[/img] ...never seen a stop tail strung that way either.

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Guess you've never paid attention to Zakk Wylde then. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

[Chad]

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What differences do you get, when you string it over-the tail-piece like that?

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Less downward pressure means the strings will feel slinkier compared to stringing normally. Also, it puts a lot less pressure on the bridge and can reduce the chances of it compressing.

[DenimBrigade]

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I never really think much of Les Pauls, but yours has a very cool finish and looks awesome. I want one now.

[Bengal65]

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Real Nice! Reminds me of a Cherry Burst I had years ago. Very cool!

[skorb]

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that is a badass selection man!

very nice top and pickups.

[Chasbo]

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Oh man that is nice. That neck has to feel great with the satin treatment. Beautiful guitar man.

chuck

[Crusher]

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Looks awesome! Congrats!!

[Tashtego]

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What differences do you get, when you string it over-the tail-piece like that?

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Less downward pressure means the strings will feel slinkier compared to stringing normally. Also, it puts a lot less pressure on the bridge and can reduce the chances of it compressing.

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Also, if you look at the picture again it allows him keep the tailpiece tight to the body without having the strings hit the back of the bridge or exert too much torque on it as mentioned above. This has a tone and sustain effect as well, LP nuts have long discussions about this. It's another charming nuance of guitar. I tried it for a while and decided to go back to a raised tail and no wrap.

[StukaJU87]

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That's a sweet LP. Congrats!

I have a few Gibsons, and have never tried that way of stringing them. One of my Explorers is 30 years old and my V is 25 years old. No bridge problems yet. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Dale]

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Very nice! Congrats! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[MBreinin]

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Awesome. I will have to try that string wrap deal myself.

Mike