Wraptail Questions

[Hbom]

I am getting ready to replace the bridge on my Studio with something that allows me to intonate individual strings.

I have been looking for a bit and thought that I had choices down to;

1. Schaller, http://www.stewmac.c..._Tailpiece.html

2. Hipshot Baby Grand, wonder if it wouldn't provide more to rest my hand on.

http://www.stewmac.c...and_Bridge.html

3. Gotoh 510 no pic

So on Thursday Django posts his Carvin for sale,

http://www.hamerfanc...thers-for-sale/

Now it's a little more cloudy.

Can anyone tell me more about this bridge?

It looks like a TP6 setup for single pair of posts.

Are they available? I couldn't see any thing at Carvin.com or Gibson.

Would I really want one or is it just cute?

Any advice about any of the above bridges would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks to all

D

[Bloozguy]

Isn't anyone going to say it?

Intonation is for pussies!

All kidding aside, check out the pigtail bridge.

[Andrew]

Can anyone tell me more about this bridge?

This is a Schaller, early eighties as you probably know. They pop up on ebay occasionally but tend to go for high prices. Big and heavy but they repay the weight with a weighty sound. I have a Dean with one and it sustains for days hence the fashion for lightweight bridges never made sense to me. It functions well and the fine tuners are useful.

[kizanski]

All kidding aside, check out the pigtail bridge.

All you'll ever need.

[MCChris]

All kidding aside, check out the pigtail bridge.

All you'll ever need.

What they said. Avoid the TonePros unit if you prefer low action.

[Andrew]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schaller-Stud-Mount-Adj-Bridge-w-Fine-Tuners-Chrome-Allparts-GB-0536-010-/140854128175?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item20cb8f6e2f#ht_2381wt_974

Here's one of those Schaller bridges for sale so they are still making them! Don't forget that Schaller have stood the test of time.

[crunchee]

Can anyone tell me more about this bridge?

This is a Schaller, early eighties as you probably know. They pop up on ebay occasionally but tend to go for high prices. Big and heavy but they repay the weight with a weighty sound. I have a Dean with one and it sustains for days hence the fashion for lightweight bridges never made sense to me. It functions well and the fine tuners are useful.

I'd noticed that on new 'deluxe' Fender basses, they've been calling some bridges 'High Mass', which apparently means heavy. And I remember the brass aftermarket parts craze of the 70's. Maybe it has something to do with what suits the string gauges and the instrument?

[kizanski]

Does that big hunk'o'shit come with a time machine?

[hectorp]

I am getting ready to replace the bridge on my Studio with something that allows me to intonate individual strings.

I have been looking for a bit and thought that I had choices down to;

1. Schaller, http://www.stewmac.c..._Tailpiece.html

2. Hipshot Baby Grand, wonder if it wouldn't provide more to rest my hand on.

http://www.stewmac.c...and_Bridge.html

3. Gotoh 510 no pic

So on Thursday Django posts his Carvin for sale,

http://www.hamerfanc...thers-for-sale/

Now it's a little more cloudy.

Can anyone tell me more about this bridge?

It looks like a TP6 setup for single pair of posts.

Are they available? I couldn't see any thing at Carvin.com or Gibson.

Would I really want one or is it just cute?

Any advice about any of the above bridges would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks to all

D

Check out the Faber (compensated stoptail). That's what Murkat put on my SuperPro and the intonation is fantastic with individual string adjustments.

[tomteriffic]

I have a Schaller with fine tuners like that. From the early eighties, it came stock on a guitar I bought new back then. Still have the guitar.. It sounds fantastic, is very lively, mojo, buttah, vibe etc. A couple of experimental swaps found me putting it right back on there.

OTOH for simple and toneful the Pigtail is the bee's pajamas. Not intonatable beyond the most basic adjustments, but the top is machined in such a way that it intonates just fine. The thing rings like a bell when you drop it on a hard surface, so you know it has some good stuff going on. I just got done playing a converted P90 Special for 2 or 3 hours out of 6 hours of gigs today and it held up fine on all kinds of varied material.

[Andrew]

Does that big hunk'o'shit come with a time machine?

I should have realised that these big Schaller bridges were no good as the Guru Jol Danzig never used them on any of his guitars.

[kizanski]

Does that big hunk'o'shit come with a time machine?

I should have realised that these big Schaller bridges were no good as the Guru Jol Danzig never used them on any of his guitars.

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day, but you don't have to be a self-proclaimed guru to see that those things are beyond ridiculous.

[Hbom]

Good morning and thanks to all for your input.

Looks like the big vote is for the PigTAIL,(edit for poor wit content. Thanks KIZ) I suppose you are right. I was just looking for other ideas. Something out of the norm. I have never been much for doing exactly what everyone else does. No Floyds at all.

I had a Lucille for awhile with a TP6 and it was a great guitar. Mostly because it stayed in tune. This looks about the same so I needed to know.

Thanks again for all of your replies.

NOTE TO KIZ: To me it would only be ridiculous if I didn't check out all available options before I made a decision.

But I do thank you for all of your input. Sometimes even the wrong answers are a path in the right direction.

[kizanski]

Good morning and thanks to all for your input.

Looks like the big vote is for the Pignose, I suppose you are right. I was just looking for other ideas. Something out of the norm. I have never been much for doing exactly what everyone else does. No Floyds at all.

I had a Lucille for awhile with a TP6 and it was a great guitar. Mostly because it stayed in tune. This looks about the same so I needed to know.

Thanks again for all of your replies.

NOTE TO KIZ: To me it would only be ridiculous if I didn't check out all available options before I made a decision.

But I do thank you for all of your input. Sometimes even the wrong answers are a path in the right direction.

LOL... PigTAIL

[Hbom]

Good morning and thanks to all for your input.

Looks like the big vote is for the Pignose, I suppose you are right. I was just looking for other ideas. Something out of the norm. I have never been much for doing exactly what everyone else does. No Floyds at all.

I had a Lucille for awhile with a TP6 and it was a great guitar. Mostly because it stayed in tune. This looks about the same so I needed to know.

Thanks again for all of your replies.

NOTE TO KIZ: To me it would only be ridiculous if I didn't check out all available options before I made a decision.

But I do thank you for all of your input. Sometimes even the wrong answers are a path in the right direction.

LOL... PigTAIL

Sorry. I guess that's what I get for attempting wit so early in the morning.

Thanks for catching it for me.

[django49]

Re that tailpiece......I THINK it will be going out the door today, with the rest of the guitar. It does look a bit clunky....Well, MORE than a bit! Sort of a period piece, to go along with the brass nut. That guitar dates to 1987.

In the meantime, the ES-347, which has the TP-6, departed late last week.

If a few more things get outta here, I might have a little more space....

[sixesandsevens]

How did it turn out? Are to liking the new bridge?

[hectorp]

The Faber bridge (recommended by no less than the mighty Murkat and by the Matthai) intonates pretty damn well for stoptailpiece. This way you can play all up and down the neck in tune and be a real man.

[Bobby Marshall]

I have a schaller without the fine tuners on an SG. the guitar is now the hammer of the gods.

[stonge]

I have a pigtail with tonepros locking studs on my korina junior; stone-axe simple and rings like a bell.