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

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

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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: youtu.be/1kEiYJ1kvIM
2. Nut check: youtu.be/Z-uxEydowio
3. Bridge setup: youtu.be/6_SUpMcB118

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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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