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This can also be an issue with a Bigsby and a Vibramate by the way - the Vibramate moves the end of the Bigsby back so far that it can sometimes make it difficult to get the guitar into the case.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
That aside I'm made up with it. A bit fiddly to fit due, I think, to gibsons fit and finish being a touch off, but I will see how I go with it.
I took the opportunity to fit a cheap roller bridge too.
Presumably leaving it on a stand isn't an option? Perhaps a wall hanger would be the way to go?
Cracking guitar by the way. I've always had a soft spot for the elegance of a black Les Paul.
I suppose if its technically OK I will stick with it. I still have to work out the intonation as it's a new bridge and so on. Generally speaking I dont worry too much about being in tune...
Thanks @sixwheeltyrrel I like it too. I tend to read more about bursts and gold tops being the best looking, but I like mine.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Having said all that, it does seem wrong to have the trem arm depressed in the case, even though I doubt it does any harm. It'll be interesting to hear the forum views on this.
Cliff
There are also 'semi-hard' cases - shaped foam with a nylon outer covering - which arguably give the best of both worlds and aren't too expensive. They're probably flexible enough to allow for the height of the trem, although I haven't tried one on a Les Paul with one.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I guess I was so keen to get the thing on that I'd not considered something like this the bridge seems to work OK but was a slightly tight fit, as were the trem/ tailpiece bolts.
It's many years since I strung any sort of trem and I was fascinated to find that every time I tuned one string up the others would go slightly flat. This will subside won't it?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I am made up with the trem despite the unexpected issue with the case - I had a quick go with it yesterday once fitted and it did exactly what I wanted. To anyone thinking of getting one I can say that the quality is excellent. I'd also say that this is only the second piece of hardware I've fit to a guitar - the first being a set of new tuners. Both were relatively quick to install and required minimal skill. I think the only hampering factor is the never-quite-exact Gibson fit and finish.