Who makes wooden tailpieces?

[Doug B]

I know that Stephen Holst makes wooden tailpiece replacements:

luthier stephen holst accessories

But is there anyone else?

Thanks

Doug

[sgosnell]

https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-ha...htop-tailpiece

[Doug B]

https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-ha...htop-tailpiece

Thanks, but judging by the pictures for both, the Holst looks a lot nicer. The StewMac/Bennedetto one looks like it was cut out with a band saw.

[Jonathan0996]

I have both and haven't had any issues with either one. They're both nice.

The Benedetto has a cable that wraps around the end pin. It has held well, but initially I had to tune the guitar somewhat more often as the cable stretched. Before too long it stabilized.

The Holst tailpiece is connected to a steel hinge that is screwed into the endpin block. Intonation was stable from the outset.

That said, I wouldn't hesitate to buy either of them.

[sgosnell]

StewMac offers two versions on the page. One is polished, one is unpolished/unsanded and cheaper for those who want, or are willing, to do their own. They primarily sell to repair shops, not to players.

[Doug B]

The Holst tailpiece is connected to a steel hinge that is screwed into the endpin block. Intonation was stable from the outset.

Do you mind if I ask what the Holst tailpiece cost? Thanks.

BTW-is that a Holst guitar? Looks quite nice...

Doug

[Jimmy blue note]

Solid ebony tailpiece for 6 string guitar | eBay

I haven't ordered one of these so I can't attest to their workmanship, but I know they're willing to make one to your design.
I do like the aforementioned Holst design. This Ebay one I may try out just so I know how sound they are and what it looks like with a little finish work TLC. It seems to be the least expensive option I've found.

[Jimmy blue note]

Do you mind if I ask whathe Holst tailpiece cost? Thanks.

BTW-is that a Holst guitar? Looks quite nice...

Doug

luthier stephen holst accessories
$100 and there are detailed instructions about how to measure the specs so you get one that fits your guitar perfectly

[kris]

Victor Baker

[Fear the Reaper]

Hammertone maybe able to help you with a Hofner ebony tailpiece. I have 2 on my Hofners.

[Doug B]

luthier stephen holst accessories
$100 and there are detailed instructions about how to measure the specs so you get one that fits your guitar perfectly

It says FROM $100, meaning the minimum price is $100. Thus the reason why I asked.

[Doug B]

Victor Baker

I love Victor's guitars, did not know that he made separate trapeze tail pieces.

Thanks, Kris.

[Jabberwocky]

John Buscarino used to offer a $250 ebony tailpiece with a brass bracket. You could try him.

Steve Holst's tailpieces are very nice. He quoted $120 on a Makassar Ebony tailpiece some years ago. He is a super nice guy. Try him.

[Jonathan0996]

Do you mind if I ask what the Holst tailpiece cost? Thanks.

BTW-is that a Holst guitar? Looks quite nice...

Doug

A couple people already covered this, but his website says from $100. I suppose it depends on how fancy you want it or if you want some exotic wood.

luthier stephen holst accessories

And yes, that's one of Steve's guitars. He does nice work.

[Doug B]

Thanks, Jonathan.

[Doug B]

Hammertone maybe able to help you with a Hofner ebony tailpiece. I have 2 on my Hofners.

I was looking for one for an Epiphone Casino Coupe. But maybe someone can use your suggestion for a Hofner. Thanks.

Doug

[Doug B]

John Buscarino used to offer a $250 ebony tailpiece with a brass bracket. You could try him.

Steve Holst's tailpieces are very nice. He quoted $120 on a Makassar Ebony tailpiece some years ago. He is a super nice guy. Try him.

Thanks, Jabberwocky, that gives me a ballpark figure anyway.

[Doug B]

Victor Baker

Just got an email back from Vic: It seems that he is too busy these days to make tailpieces.

[kris]

Just got an email back from Vic: It seems that he is too busy these days to make tailpieces.

I contacted him a few years ago and he had a few tailpeces made.They looked very solid.

[Jonathan0996]

I'm a little surprised that any of the well known luthiers are selling tailpieces. Most of them are pretty backed up with guitar orders.

For what it's worth, I replaced the metal tailpiece on my Washburn J-10 Orleans archtop with a Benedetto tailpiece. The difference in sound was very subtle. It does look cooler though.

[Jimmy blue note]

I'm a little surprised that any of the well known luthiers are selling tailpieces. Most of them are pretty backed up with guitar orders.
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It takes a long time to make a guitar. You take a deposit and you start to work. Sometimes it's nice to have some source of income before the final payment. Surprising? It's always a dilemma to take in repairs to pay the bills that don't wait until the completion of the guitar. Some luthiers have standardized forms that allow them to build several at a time, some build an instrument individually sequentially.
Build a few tail pieces, it probably works out to be more lucrative in dollars/hour than a guitar.
It's a choice. And Benedetto has people working for him, it's not time away from his signature work. Holst, that's beautiful work. I'm glad he's got these available.

[deacon Mark]

Hollenbeck and Barker usually built guitars in batches of 5. It could vary depending and really the longest wait is the finish you don't want to buff before the lacquer is completely settled and dry. Building one at a time is a waste of time in most cases. I also know they stockpiles parts. Hollenbeck would bend rims of some 20-30 at a time. In fact I have basement full of rims already bent it anyone is interested. They could be adapted to complete a guitar for sure. Just need liners and end blocks. Bent with anhydrous ammonia is how he did it. Tailpieces would be stamped out and put away always a few in the draws. Pickguards were the same. It makes sense to do in batches and have parts ready.