supernova1281734074 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi, This is probably a silly question to ask - but have been told in the past, that guitars with frequensator tailpieces needed extra length strings. Is this true?? What brands are good to use, I want to know before wasting my money, and live in England. As theres knowledgable people on here, thought i'd ask. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova1281734074 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 I read once years ago that the longer strings behind the bridge reduced sustain and dulled the tone, as was the preference of Jazz players at the time it was designed. What happens if you put the long frequensator on the E, A & D strings & reverse the frequensator tail piece - anyone tried it?? what's your thoughts Any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upiory Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi, John. I can't really answer your question. I just didn't want you to feel alone out there. Many guitarists with trapeze tailpieces favor heavier-gagued strings and sometimes flatwounds, but I think these choices are more stylistic than anything else. If I'm not mistaken, aren't Pyramid strings manufactured in the UK? The Beatles used them on their Casinos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 On a lot of brands, the winds don't reach far enough on the D string (short side of the freaky-sator). This is a problem on the Emperor I have, but Gibson brand L5 strings are long enough and are great strings to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_edward Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 A regular set of D'Addario fit's my Riviera with frequensator just fine, even the D and G strings have to be cut. I didn't notice any real difference when switching the long and short legs on the frequensator. As far as sustain is concerned I don't know if it causes a loss, but for sure is it's quite comfortable to play and good for palm muting, I also find bending to be the easiest of any guitar I've owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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