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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: Will on May 30, 2008, 02:38:41 AM

Title: Tail piece - Un top wrapping
Post by: Will on May 30, 2008, 02:38:41 AM

Well, for a few years, I have top wrapped my LP, but now I am feeling like I want more of a tighter feel with the strings, however, my tailpiece has chunky grooves in it cut from the strings, any suggestions for flattening them out? just get a file and elbow grease?

I am gonna miss that rich and resonant sound of raking behind the bridge :(

Title: Tail piece - Un top wrapping
Post by: WezV on May 30, 2008, 08:28:36 AM

leave them in as natural wear or replace the tailpiece :?

i wouldnt worry about it

Title: Tail piece - Un top wrapping
Post by: Philly Q on May 30, 2008, 10:38:45 AM

I wouldn't try to file the grooves out, you'll be through the plating before you know it.  Unless you want to go for the "industrial accident" look (I can hardly call it "relic").

It'll only cost a few quid to replace.

Title: Tail piece - Un top wrapping
Post by: Will on May 30, 2008, 10:42:33 AM

The grooves did shred my hand when my tech put it back to normal, and not wanting to spend too much money. Shalll probably leave it as it is, and maybe eventually just file the grooves out. The cosmetic issue doesn't bother me, the guitar already has a huge sticker under the finish  :(

Title: Tail piece - Un top wrapping
Post by: ToneMonkey on May 30, 2008, 11:33:52 AM

Sticker under the finish????? Odd.

If they're sharp then it may be worth taking off the edges with a fine file or bit of sandpaper.  If it's able to cut our hand, then it shouldn't be on there.

Title: Tail piece - Un top wrapping
Post by: Will on May 30, 2008, 11:35:37 AM

Quote from: ToneMonkey

Sticker under the finish????? Odd.

If they're sharp then it may be worth taking off the edges with a fine file or bit of sandpaper.  If it's able to cut our hand, then it shouldn't be on there.

Its just the grooves that have appeared from top wrapping, so if I leave it, it presents no danger.
Its the Wylde epi, they didn't paint them  :wink: