allthumbs
Active member
Looking for some advice from the experts regarding my 82' Custom:
Should the tailpiece height (relative to the bridge) be set high enough so that the strings clear the back of the bridge body? When I've got the bridge set at a suitable playing height, if I want the strings to clear, I have to have the tailpiece raised to what seems to be a considerable almost scary height. Is this normal? or is it possible that the saddles have worn? How high can you safely raise the tailpice (and still achieve maximum tone)?
I'm assuming that string contact with the bridge (other than on the saddle itself) will also shorten string life.
Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.
Should the tailpiece height (relative to the bridge) be set high enough so that the strings clear the back of the bridge body? When I've got the bridge set at a suitable playing height, if I want the strings to clear, I have to have the tailpiece raised to what seems to be a considerable almost scary height. Is this normal? or is it possible that the saddles have worn? How high can you safely raise the tailpice (and still achieve maximum tone)?
I'm assuming that string contact with the bridge (other than on the saddle itself) will also shorten string life.
Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.