How to set up a Gibson Tune-O-Matic bridge | Guitar Tech Tips | Ep. 9 | Thomann

How should I adjust the stop tailpiece on a Tune-O-Matic bridge?
This part of guitar setups don't get talked about a lot even though it's important to get it right.
Check out this video to learn all about the relation between the bridge and the tailpiece.

Here are the three steps of a full guitar/bass setup:
1. Neck relief:    • How to adjust the truss rod | Guitar Tech ...  
2. Nut check:    • How to check your guitar's nut | Guitar Te...  
3. Bridge setup:    • How to set up a guitar bridge | Guitar Tec...  

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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:43 how to set up the tailpiece
1:02 if the break angle is too steep...
1:19 if the break angle is too flat...
1:52 use a flat-head screwdriver or a coin
2:30 top wrapping the strings?
3:06 it's time for a test ride

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