MichaelE Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I was debating about pulling the inserts or just hacking up the bridge hooks before installing this. I figured since I had the tools I'd do the job correctly. Nothing to it really. A small sanding drum to enlarge the holes in the body just a bit. I think the difference in the diameter of the inserts measured only .032". That's only .016" around so I just carefully sanded until I thought they would fit. I used a small mallet to pound them in until the last 1/2" or so and then used a wood block the rest of the way. The tailpiece slid right on the Gibson posts. So Epiphone has the correct spacing, they just use a smaller insert and a larger post. Go figure. You'd think even if they are of forgeign manufacture that they would use the same spec as Gibson. The sustain seems to have increased some and the 'cool' factor definitely went up a notch or two, but the convenience of just slightly changing the pitch without grabbing a knob is great. The camera lens at wide-angle setting seems to distort the way the string hit the bridge, but they're straight. The second photo shows it a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Looks great! Good job! I've installed the TP-6 on several of my Gibson LP's, and I too, noticed a slight increase in sustain. The greater mass, I suspect. And, it's really handy, for slight tuning corrections. Enjoy! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcarl Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Awesome guitar! ( Great, now I've gotta have a white / gold LP ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Glad it went smooth, and it looks great! mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelE Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 It wasn't major surgery. But I was wary of enlarging the holes. It all went well. And I did get to use it tonight. The 'A' String was out a bit, tuned down perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Great job! I put the TP-6 on an old 335 of mine and, more recently, on my Dot. It's great for those of us with fussy ears--it makes precise tuning a piece of cake. In addition, using the TP-6 actually speeds up tuning. When you tune at the peghead, you put stress on the guitar neck, changing the pitch of the strings. So the correct way to tune at the peghead is to tune, release, pluck to test the pitch, and repeat until the string is in tune. With the TP-6, since you are not touching the peghead or neck, you just pluck and adjust the fine-tuning screw until the note is dead-on. Sooooo simple! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox50 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I will have to watch myself or will have a collection of white guitars . They " choose " me somehow. Your's looks great and i like the amp in your avatar as well . Great choice of amps IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelE Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm not a big fan of a burst finish though they are very nice. I like solid colors better. I had a black no-name LP years ago and thought I'd try it white. I really like it. I do like the silverburst on this guitar. If I were to buy one with a burst finish, that would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Dayz da bomb! :- Looks great by the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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