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BILLYC58 wrote:I have a R tailpiece on my 12 string 2006 should I replace it with a tranpeze before it brakes/if it brakes ?
I wonder why they would brake overtime ?
Billy

You ought to be ok. It's mainly the 80's black ones. Avoid super heavy or stiff strings, as an extra precaution (and good common sense anyways!) and I wouldn't worry.

I believe tightening the strings evenly helps prevent tailpiece breakage when performing a string change. If you tighten all from one side or even one string close to pitch it will not permit the "R" to stay seated properly. My former 610 with black hardware never had an issue even though I had re- powder coated it. Keep in mind that it was heated a second time to 500 degrees F.

whojamfan wrote:I know 91 was a bad year for hair metal

wachu talkin' bout, willis ???

Here's some pics of the broken bracket:

IHeartRics wrote:Here's some pics of the broken bracket: ...

Similar to the one that broke on my MG McGuinn:
Mine was a clean break all the way across because it happened while the guitar was in the case ...

Check the tail-lift on this '91 4003 MID BT on ebay. Fits the suggested '91 pattern....

I own a 1991 330/12 with black hardware and a black "R" tailpiece. Should I be worried after reading this thread? Is there any way to safeguard against problems with the tailpiece other than using thinner strings? Mine is strung with a D'Addario EXL 150 set (.010, .010, .013, .013, .017, .008, .026, .012, .036, .018, .046, .026). I should admit that I'm fond of the "R" tailpiece and would rather not replace it with a trapeze.

Robert

BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS wrote:

whojamfan wrote:I know 91 was a bad year for hair metal

wachu talkin' bout, willis ???

Warrant-need I say more?

Also, that's when grunge broke and pretty much overtook the airwaves and record sales. Bye bye, Cherry Pie

Yeah, but SURF MUSIC NEVER DIED.

jingle_jangle wrote:Yeah, but SURF MUSIC NEVER DIED.

Naw, it's just been caught in an undertow

Long live the Trashwomen!