{"product_id":"retrospec-exclusive-series-lightweight-aluminum-stop-tailpiece-nickel","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series Lightweight Aluminum Stop Tailpiece - Nickel","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePick up a modern Les Paul tailpiece and you’ll feel the weight immediately. Now pick up an original 1959 example—it’s almost weightless, just over an ounce. That difference isn’t cosmetic; it’s fundamental. Aluminum responds and vibrates differently than zinc, allowing the guitar’s top to resonate more freely, transfer string energy more efficiently, and deliver the open, woody sustain that defines a true vintage instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMost modern Gibson guitars come fitted with heavier zinc tailpieces that can subtly dampen resonance. At approximately 1.2 oz, this lightweight aluminum tailpiece is less than half the weight of a typical zinc unit—making it one of the simplest and most effective upgrades for improving clarity, responsiveness, and overall liveliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop Tailpiece Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMaterial: Lightweight cast aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFinish: Nickel plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWeight: ~1.2 oz (vs. 3+ oz for zinc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStud spacing: 3.25″ (82.5mm) — standard Gibson spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eCompatible with vintage-length and historic-length studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHand-sanded and polished for vintage-correct appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Studs not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroSpec","offers":[{"title":"Nickel Aged","offer_id":54327590420846,"sku":"RSESLSTNA","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel NOS","offer_id":54327590453614,"sku":"RSESLSTNN","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600471_172cf2fd-26ea-404b-a479-112f279cb166.jpg?v=1784128990","url":"https:\/\/retrospecvintageparts.com\/products\/retrospec-exclusive-series-lightweight-aluminum-stop-tailpiece-nickel","provider":"RetroSpec Vintage Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}