Mark Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi All. I was curious as to what peoples opinions were to this tailpiece. Bob "Notes" helped me with some upgrades to my Casino and I love them, and I have always liked the split tailpiece but I know nothing about them. Will it dramatically change my tone? Will it fit on my Casino? I have seen them for sale at Parts are Parts for $45.00 Will I have to do a new setup for the Bridge etc? Thanks for the help and I like the EPI new forum I just hope I don't get removed Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoyfebruary Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I put a Frequensator on my dot studio and it definitely made it more of that acoustic-open sound. Though since you already have the trapeze it might not necessarily do a whole lot for you. The only setup is screwing it in. lol. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 enjoyfebruary! Easy for you to say. I washed my car today and it is a balmy 33 degrees. Its clean, but the locks are frozen! Anyhow, I really just like the look of the Frequensator so its worth a try unless someone here disagrees. Thanks for the reply. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I have an obvious affection for this tailpiece . . . Some don't, but that's ok. To each his own. I think they look like a tribute to the twin towers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copper1281734000 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I have an obvious affection for this tailpiece . . . Some don't' date=' but that's ok. To each his own. I think they look like a tribute to the twin towers. [/quote'] I like your cello collection every time I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Ah, tanks cooper, eh copper ! ?;^p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I think this explains the sound difference. "The short fork on the bass side results in a deeper tone. The longer fork is used on the treble side for extra brilliance. The forks are interchangeable for varying tone as well as string tension. Epiphone used them to change the tension on the strings. By making the bass strings longer through the tailpiece, the tension is higher and stiffer, making for a "tighter" bottom end sound, while the shorter top strings would have looser tension and therefore easier to play solos on the higher strings and upper frets of the instrument." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne_buddy Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Love the frequensator on my Riviera. It seems to add a chime-like overtone to the high end of the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks for the replys. I think I'll pick one up Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry1281734007 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I put a frequensator tailpiece on my Korean Casino and I think it looks better than the trapeze one that came with it. There were no problems installing it and it required no adjustments on the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I put a Frequensator on my dot studio and it definitely made it more of that acoustic-open sound. you got pics of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxst1281733995 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I put a frequensator tailpiece on my Korean Casino and I think it looks better than the trapeze one that came with it. There were no problems installing it and it required no adjustments on the bridge. Blasphemy!! Don't you know you're supposed to make your Casino look MORE like John Lennon"s?? Not LESS!! Forgive them John' date=' for they know not what they do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Ahh Ha Ha Ha! Oh, now Lerx, that's jus terrrrribbbble fursur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 One thing to be aware of with the Frequensator (or Freakin' Satyr if you're not a fan) is that it may limit your choice of strings because of the extra string length needed on the 3 low strings. I generally use D'Addarios or Gibsons, and before I replaced the Frequensator on my Broadway, the D strings weren't long enough to wrap securely around the tuning posts. I personally find the Frequensator kinda frugly, although it looks somehow ok an on Emperor Regent. When I replaced it with a heavier L-5 tailpiece on my Broadway --- ohmygoodness what an improvement in tone! It sounds much livelier and more present now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Parabar- It just seems that with a Thinline guitar my options are limited for changing the tailpiece. I would love to put the tailpiece from Super 400 on but it just wont fit. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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