Les Paul bridge

[ethanleow]

Is the bridge (not the stopbar) of the les paul supposed to be fully tightened down? My Les paul's bridge still have quite some space for tightening.

 

[subversion]

the tune-o-matic component is responsible for your string action (height above the frets), it's not meant to be screwed all the way in.

 

[ethanleow]

I see. Then i understand now, it could be the cause of my fret buzz? Cause after i tried to tighten it down, I seem to have a minor fret buzz.

 

[subversion]

yup- if your action is too low, strings will rattle against frets when they vibrate.

 

[Liberator]

from what i see
its because your tune-o-matics are too low ar
thats contributing to the minor fret buzz you are having

try to gauge the height according to your preferences lar

 

[ethanleow]

Will it affect the tone for such adjustment?

 

[subversion]

no... it'll affect playing ease.

 

[mus]

I don't think it will affect the tone. It will just affect on how easier or harder to press on the string. I tried playing around with mine yesterday, to lower the action and it feels great!

 

[ethanleow]

Thanks to all!! Really answered my questions.

 

[Liberator]

hahahaha
glad we helped you
cheers
XD

 

[mus]

Your welcome .

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Take care!