campfire Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 My question is about the "fingered" tailpieces on Heritage's Golden and Super Eagles. (Johnny Smiths also) What is the consensus? Good, bad or indifferent? I have heard some knowledgeable people on this forum have replaced them. If I bought one of these guitars, I would hate to have to pay a premium to replace the tailpiece on an already fairly expensive instrument. Thanks for any feedback!
pressure Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 In my opinion the only reason to replace the finger tailpiece would be for faster string changes. I for one think they are fab.
big bob Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 You heard correct my friend. Those clunky finger tailpieces can be a huge pain in the arse depending on where you like to rest your picking hand. Now me personally I like a big solid handle to rest my picking hand on. If I was you this is what I would do, take that junky finger tailpiece off and store it in the case. Next get your self a proper tail piece made by Bigsby, maybe a b7, or a B6. Peace out.
Steiner Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 You heard correct my friend. Those clunky finger tailpieces can be a huge pain in the arse depending on where you like to rest your picking hand. Now me personally I like a big solid handle to rest my picking hand on. If I was you this is what I would do, take that junky finger tailpiece off and store it in the case. Next get your self a proper tail piece made by Bigsby, maybe a b7, or a B6. Peace out. EEKS! Gadzooks!!! Not a tone-suckung, Hillbilly, Crowbar! The fingered tailpieces are delightful, distinctive aesthetics on top of any guitar. Enjoy it.
gnappi Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 My question is about the "fingered" tailpieces on Heritage's Golden and Super Eagles. (Johnny Smiths also) What is the consensus? Good, bad or indifferent? I have heard some knowledgeable people on this forum have replaced them. If I bought one of these guitars, I would hate to have to pay a premium to replace the tailpiece on an already fairly expensive instrument. Thanks for any feedback! I have one on my Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion, I have no problem with it. I VERY rarely buy a guitar and change anything on it. Why would you (as said in another reply) add a Bigsby? To make it a Gretsch??? :-)
big bob Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 I have one on my Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion, I have no problem with it. I VERY rarely buy a guitar and change anything on it. Why would you (as said in another reply) add a Bigsby? To make it a Gretsch??? :-) Some people like to have a tremolo, if you put on a b6 there would be no drilling. It's not like he would be adding a Floyd rose!
Kuz Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Some traditionalist find them ugly (I don't) and they very expensive $350-450 I have been told. My issue with it is that the finger tailpiece is that they are very heavy and could effect tone and sustain, but this has not been confirmed. But they are undeniably heavy.
big bob Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 It seems odd that heavy would = less sustain. The Floyd Rose guys often swap out the standard billet block for heavier/larger ones for increased sustain.
campfire Posted June 26, 2013 Author Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks for the replies...anybody else like to chime in? (2bornot2bop?)
Steiner Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 Some traditionalist find them ugly (I don't) and they very expensive $350-450 I have been told. My issue with it is that the finger tailpiece is that they are very heavy and could effect tone and sustain, but this has not been confirmed. But they are undeniably heavy. For a couple extra ounces, I find them worthy. They are no heavier than the Heritage "H" tailpiece; both are never too heavy for my tastes.
Guest HRB853370 Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 EEKS! Gadzooks!!! Not a tone-suckung, Hillbilly, Crowbar! The fingered tailpieces are delightful, distinctive aesthetics on top of any guitar. Enjoy it. Not so fast. They are fragile and they break. And who said hillbillies only play Bigbies? They originated in Michigan and they ain't no hillbillies there!
Steiner Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Not so fast. They are fragile and they break. And who said hillbillies only play Bigbies? They originated in Michigan and they ain't no hillbillies there! Ah, how soon we forget... Amamba Ypsitucky?
Guest HRB853370 Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Ah, how soon we forget... Amamba Ypsitucky? 'those are Northern rednecks Steiner! Ask Smurph what a hillbilly is, he will tell ya!
pressure Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Im not so sure about the fragility of Finger Tailpieces. My Heritage Johnny Smith is 23 years old, My Heritage Spruce Millie is 2 years old and neither of them are showing any signs of breaking.
DC Ron Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I love the look of the finger tailpiece. I also like fine tuner tailpieces, and use the adjustment screws for this purpose (instead of for string tension, which is the other purpose cited in the patent).
SofaPlayer Posted July 4, 2013 Posted July 4, 2013 Does anyone know if that fingered tailpiece exists in any other version than gold? Could it be ordered in nickel?
hinesarchtop Posted July 4, 2013 Posted July 4, 2013 Had one on a Gibson Legrand that worked fine. I would slide something under it when changing strings to protect the top from dings. I prefer the early Heritage units for function and style.
SofaPlayer Posted July 4, 2013 Posted July 4, 2013 One more reason to place another Custom order, at least for me: http://www.wdmusic.com/product18117.html
FredZepp Posted July 4, 2013 Posted July 4, 2013 I like the finger tailpiece ... never considered the need for a change...
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