Top-wrapping Les Paul: I tried it but did it make a difference ...
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Wrapping guitar strings over the top of a guitar's bridge or tailpiece is said to lead to more sustain, better playability and a slinkier feel. Is any of that really true?
Top wrapping? The really big question! | The Les Paul Forum
WEBJan 22, 2021 · A short overview of the science/math of "10s play like 9s": Top-wrapping reduces the break angle of the strings at the bridge. Less break angle means that the strings put less downward force on the saddles of the bridge.
Top Wrapping a Les Paul: Seymour Duncan String Theory
WEBNov 7, 2019 · Joe Bonamassa is a famous top-wrapper. Listen to his Les Paul in action in this video about his signature Seymour Duncan pickup set. There's a method of stringing a Les Paul that some players swear by called ‘top wrapping.’. Check out this guide to learn more about this simple trick.
What is top-wrapping and should you do it on your Gibson guitar?
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Top-wrapping is a technique that involves restringing the guitar so that the strings feed through the Stop Bar tailpiece from the bridge side, rather than being fed through it from behind in the conventional manner.
How to Top Wrap A Les Paul - YouTube
WEBApr 8, 2022 · A quick "how to" video on top wrapping a Les Paul. Plus some tips. If you have not tried it, give it a shot. I personally use this method with great results. *Disclaimer: Top wrapping your...
Should I Top Wrap My Les Paul? - InSync - Sweetwater
WEBJun 4, 2013 · A: Top wrapping is bringing the guitar strings into the stop tailpiece of the guitar from the front, rather than the rear, then wrapping them up and over the tailpiece to pass over the Tune-O-Matic bridge.
Cons to Top Wrapping? - The Gear Page
WEBDec 31, 2009 · Top wrapping should be done on a guitar that has a higher bridge, or one where the tailpiece is closer to the bridge. It's all about getting the optimal break angle from the TP to the bridge.
Top wrap: advantages/disadvantages? | The Les Paul Forum
WEBFeb 22, 2017 · Most top wrap to reduce the breakover angle which is known to make for more "give" when the string is played. That also makes for less down pressure on the saddle, and transfers more of the load to the tailpiece.
Can I Improve A Gibson Les Paul? -Top Wrap Or Not - YouTube
WEBIn today's video I see if top wrapping strings on a Les Paul is actually worth the effort. Many guitarists swear that top wrapping is the only way to go with a Gibson-style guitar, there the...
Do you top-wrap your Les Paul-style stopbar (tailpiece)? Then this ...
WEBAug 4, 2023 · Top-wrapping is a common practice among guitarists that have a Les Paul style bridge assembly: bridge + tailpiece (stop bar). The idea is that we want to have the tailpiece screwed down all the...
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