Gibson® TH-Series Lightweight Aluminum Tailpiece

Ltd. Qty. of Gibson TH Series Vintage Shaped aged Nickel Lightweight Aluminum Tailpieces
-Vitnage Shaped Aluminum Tailpiece
-Made in the USA
-Lightweight vintage design - weight is about 1.2 oz.
-Nickel plated aluminum alloy
The aluminum tailpieces weight 1/4 that of the zinc and produce a much different sound. They transfer vibrations differently, resulting in a woodier, more airy vintage tone - richer, rounder mids but with more upper harmonics as well. Back in the '50s, Gibson® used aluminum for their stop bar tailpieces. For whatever reason, they switched to zinc, which is still used today on all but the historic line.