Tail Piece problem

[daleweise]

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]

Pictures are always helpful, the guitar as well as the broken strings if you still have em'.

[WeirdBits]

Is it breaking where the string wraps around the ball or somewhere else?

[daleweise]

/<\\/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.

[stan]

it there anywhere inside the tailpiece that could be putting pressure on the string where the ball lodges?

[WeirdBits]

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.

[wokkaboy]

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]

Thanks guys, I'll try the drill now, and raise the tailpiece and let you know how it goes.

[wokkaboy]

Dale main thing is to make sure there are no sharp edges on both the small and larger holes where the string will rest

[stan]

Well said wierdy, you put it into better words and pictures