Having got all the electrics fitted and working its now time to fit the new tailpiece and strings.  Since I tidied up the top of the bridge earlier I also needed to re-cut some string slots in it.  Firstly I fitted the 2 “E” strings to correctly place the floating bridge…

Using the appropriate file I cut slots in the bridge to ensure the strings don’t slip whilst playing.

Then I marked up the locations for the other strings using a string spacing rule.  The spacing between the strings should be progressively smaller rather than equal.

Now that the strings were all fitted all I needed to complete was the final setup…

As measured at the beginning, the neck has lust a little too much set in it..

So a quick tweak of the truss-rod to level it off a little.

A final adjustment of the bridge for action height and intonation and the job is done!

A comment from the owner:

“Over the moon with the recent return of my Epiphone Emperor. Vintage spec replacement componants, combined with a top drawer set-up really has made this guitar something quite special. George’s attention to detail and highest spec parts have made a real difference. Looks, plays and sounds like a guitar 3 or 4 times it’s original purchase price. Couldn’t be happier with it-thankyou George!”

To see the beginning of this job click here.