2019年11月7日 · Joe Bonamassa is a famous top-wrapper. Listen to his Les Paul in action in this video about his signature Seymour Duncan pickup set. There's a method of stringing a Les Paul that some players swear by called ‘top wrapping.’. Check out this guide to …

2024年5月24日 · In bringing my Les Paul back out of hibernation, I thought it’d try the top-wrap test to see if it actually made a difference. The best affordable tone upgrade ever, or just a myth?

2021年1月22日 · A short overview of the science/math of "10s play like 9s": Top-wrapping reduces the break angle of the strings at the bridge. Less break angle means that the strings put less downward force on the saddles of the bridge.

2017年2月22日 · Most top wrap to reduce the breakover angle which is known to make for more "give" when the string is played. That also makes for less down pressure on the saddle, and transfers more of the load to the tailpiece.

2024年2月5日 · Do you top-wrap the guitar strings on your Gibson Les Paul, SG, or ES-335? It’s a topic that stirs up quite the debate, both online and in taverns where guitarists meet over a pint to chat about the latest mods to their instruments.

2013年6月4日 · Top wrapping reduces string tension due to the shallower string break angle over the bridge, and some players feel this changes the sustain and tone of the guitar.

2010年2月18日 · Top-wrapping places a nice comfy "suspension bed" between the bridge and stop-tail that just makes it easier to play. Post a picture of your new 335!

2013年1月28日 · Of my 3 Les Pauls, I top wrapped 2, my R9, and 57 Custom. I left my R7 setup standard. I went up to .011 - .048 strings on all 3 guitars. They all play great, and have experienced all the magical benefits of top wrapping, with no ill effects.

Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top fame uses the top wrapping method for his Les Paul strings. This technique brings them into the stop tailpiece from the front instead of the rear, wrapping them over it to pass over the Tune-o-Matic bridge.

2020年9月6日 · I top-wrap some guitars for the easy bending, and find it sacrifices a little ease of tremolo and 16th note skanking. Never heard a tone difference though.