Anyone got any advice on how to make or improvide metal tailpieces.  i'm based in the Uk

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any pics

Ian david campbell said:

Oily

 

that sounds brilliant

any photos

I've been using pieces of old 1/2" copper pipe that I have laying around. I'll measure out the length I need, cut it off, then saw the tube lengthwise. With a couple of screwdrivers I worry the gap open enough to be able to get some pliers in it to open it up even more then take mighty hammer to it on the anvil to make it flat. After that It's to the vise and more work with Mr. Hammer until it looks like what I have in mind. Then clean the edges with a file, drill holes as needed and there ya go!

Ian,

 

I'll post some this weekend when I have time, along with build status pics. I got it "right" on my third try (the curled fork tines). The others look rougher and homemade. Which they are.:-)

Ian david campbell said:

Oily

 

that sounds brilliant

any photos

Gents,

There are now pics of Alamo Guitars(tm) "Gellerized -Just Bend Over!(r) - Tailpieces" on my CBN page. Look for the photo album called "Oily's Guitar Lounge." Build pics to date are also there.

Thanks to Rafal Sulejman for helping me name my tailpieces. Come join the Uri Nation! Heheheheheheheh...

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