Es-335 tailpiece height

1. How far should the tailpiece be from the bridge?
2. Does tailpiece height affect intonation?
3. What are the dimensions of a Gibson ES-335?

How far should the tailpiece be from the bridge?

Usually the distance from the center of the bridge to the fret of the tailpiece (after length) is 1/6 that of the length of the strings measured from the center of the bridge to the fret of the fingerboard (effective string length). The distance of the tailpiece from the bridge influences the sound of an instrument.

Does tailpiece height affect intonation?

It's the height of your bridge that's responsible for your action. Supposedly, lowering the tailpiece will add sustain. Raising it will gain a little tone and give a more "slinky" feel to the strings.

What are the dimensions of a Gibson ES-335?

The ES-335 has been a legendary tone machine since 1958. Our 2016 features a tubeless Historic truss rod, PAF-style Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups, and redesigned neck shape for increased strength and enhanced playing comfort.
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