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Modifications and Adjustments: Tailpieces and Strings
The conversation moves to specific modifications, like swapping tailpieces. Rhett mentions his plan to change his SG’s wrap-around tailpiece for a compensated version from Area 59, which improves intonation, especially on the unwound G-string, which was originally wound in vintage Gibson guitars.
The group also discusses string choices, with John Scofield (a renowned jazz guitarist) favoring a heavier G string (20 gauge) for better tuning stability in high registers. This opens a broader conversation about how players modify their gear for optimal performance.