i have a gibson les paul. for awhile now my high e string snaps at the bridge a week after i replace it. i'm wondering if i should try filing the bridge, or if it could just be the type of strings i was using. both D'Addario and Elixir strings have broken so i'm thinking it's the bridge. how would i go about fixing this?
2006-08-22 08:51:47 · 6 answers · asked by bryan 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Could be a string tension problem. Intonation set properly? Overall setup pretty good?
A week for a high e string might not be bad if you're playing alot. I've noticed the D'Addario strings seem to corrode more quickly than some others. GHS Boomers come with an extra high e string.
Saddle may be in need of some smoothing, or the notch cut SLIGHTLY deeper to increase the surface area of the surface the string glides on (less likely to catch or cut). Keep the angle the string hits the saddle at in mind when filing or cutting (gently cutting by hand with a thin, fine-toothed saw blade probably more appropriate for the high e saddle if you dont have a tiny file). The high e will generally break at a fret when bending a note. Maybe you have a heavy right hand though. The saddle may become more polished through normal use like frets often do. There are String Saver saddles sold for the Tune-O-Matic bridges that may help if all else fails. http://www.stewmac.com/item/3091 I sure wouldn't call tweaking a single saddle "taking a chance" with your Gibson. Not hard or costly to replace if worse came to worse!!!
2006-08-22 09:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is oftentimes an issue with the nut or a agonize, even metallic strings will be damaged through a pointy part. take it in on your interior sight music save for an inspection. and also you ought to purchase human being strings at maximum music shops, basically ask the guy in the back of the counter.
2016-11-26 23:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try placing a little tiny piece of felt inside the groove for the string at the bridge.
it should help some.
or replace the bridge. take it to a guitar shop.
2006-08-22 08:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by digital genius 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't know what is causing you difficulties with your instrument and you're not a half-decent luthier, I'd suggest you take it to a reputable music store or to a luthier for the necessary adjustments.
Don't take chances on messing up the Les Paul.
2006-08-22 12:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ur bridge sounds like the culprit. Take ur instrument in to a professional for a checkup!
2006-08-22 09:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Di 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably the bridge needs filing. whether wood or plastic, use220 grit sandpaper, if that doesn't work, replace your bridge.
2006-08-22 08:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by slingblade 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋