Mickster
Well-known member
Hi...I have a 1976 Les Paul Custom. In recent years I've not put a lot of playing time on it so the frets are still playable but......I'm wondering about the bridge. When I pick the high E string open...and on most fingered positions as well....there's a "rattle". If I put my finger on the high E string between the bridge and the tailpiece the rattle goes away. The same is not true if I put my finger on the high E string between the nut and the tuner. I've played with the tailpiece height and the bridge adjustments just to see what makes a difference.....but I'm getting nowhere. It's not fret buzz....I'm sure. That's easy to detect and correct. So.....I'm thinking it's the almost 50 year old bridge. Your thoughts?
