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daleweise
30-10-2014, 07:18 AM
Hi guys,
Since stringing my SG1 guitar, I've had two E strings break in the tail piece, the first was the one with the kit and the second a D'adario string. Any thoughts?
cheers
Dale
bargeloobs
30-10-2014, 08:02 AM
Pictures are always helpful, the guitar as well as the broken strings if you still have em'.
WeirdBits
30-10-2014, 08:11 AM
Is it breaking where the string wraps around the ball or somewhere else?
daleweise
30-10-2014, 09:09 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from WeirdBits on October 29, 2014, 17:11
Is it breaking where the string wraps around the ball or somewhere else?
both times where the string wraps around the ball, there's no string left on the ball.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/3r7a1-291020141731.jpg
it there anywhere inside the tailpiece that could be putting pressure on the string where the ball lodges?
WeirdBits
31-10-2014, 01:50 AM
It is most likely being caused by a sharp inner edge on the ball seat, just enough to cut the high E under tension. If you insert the largest drill bit you can, ideally around 4.5mm, then just using your fingers turn it counter-clockwise (so it's not drilling) a few times it should remove the sharp inner edge and hopefully fix the problem.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/6mc9w-Tailpiece_sharp_seat.jpg
wokkaboy
31-10-2014, 02:35 AM
yeah that sounds like the problem Dale must be a sharp edge where the ball sits
Good old Mr Fixit Mr Weirdy to the rescue again !
Might pay to raise the tailpiece a fraction too Dale so the string angle from the bridge isn't as abrupt and the string will have less pressure where its rubbing against the tailpiece
daleweise
31-10-2014, 06:15 AM
Thanks guys, I'll try the drill now, and raise the tailpiece and let you know how it goes.
wokkaboy
31-10-2014, 07:10 AM
Dale main thing is to make sure there are no sharp edges on both the small and larger holes where the string will rest
Well said wierdy, you put it into better words and pictures
daleweise
08-11-2014, 05:02 AM
Hey guys, well I've been playing it for over a week now and all is good, cheers for your help :)
WeirdBits
08-11-2014, 07:57 AM
Good to hear Dale, glad it worked out.
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