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I have recently aquired a 330/6 (after years of owning 12;s).

Everytime I bend a string - notably the 1st-2nd-3rd strings - I hear a PING which sounds like it is coming from the tailpiece. I believe it is the end wrappings moving around.

Is this a common problem and does anyone know a good workaround?

Strings D'Addario 10's

Thanks in advance,

Mike Keller

Actually, the ping is more likely coming from the little slot in the bridge saddle.See if the edges of the slot have a burr on the metal.Fine sandpaper could take care of that. ALSO, a tiny bit of Vaseline applied to the slot on a toothpick
may help, or a small drop of oil.Try this, and if that doesnt work, get back to us.

Don

Thanks much for the reply - will give a shot at this ASAP and post back if that does not remedy the situation.

Thanks again
Mike

Mike;
One other thing it could be, though I don't think so based on your report, if you don't have the ball end "seated" or pulled snug in either the R or trapeze tailpiece,even though the string has been tuned up to pitch, bending the string could cause movement of the string and make a sound in that area, but I think the saddle is still the offending location.

Miguel - thanks for the suggestion. In this case, it would happen even whilst not freting.

Don - your suggestion work! I very lightly used 400 grit sandpaper on the notches, then lighly vaselined etc and we have success! Thanks much for the suggestions

Mike