Christopher Cozad
Senior Member
I was contacted by the inventor of the TurboTail, who introduced himself and his product to me this last Winter.
I have had a rather immersive experience with this device since then. I purchased 6 TurboTails and, separately, bought two Nylon string Cordoba C5s to run a series of tests against. I recorded my measurements and findings, writing it all up in a rather lengthy article, which you may want to have a look at (especially if you would like to gain an understanding of how it works and just what it might do for you and your guitar(s)).
The TurboTail
In short, the TurboTail is a exterior-mounted, Chrome-plated tail piece that secures your bridge to the tail block using two adjutable miniature cables. It “pulls” the bridge toward the tail block, directly countering the pull of the strings. It effectually nullifies bridge rotation, increases top deflection, increases volume and does not negatively impact tone.
I am currently incorporating this fixture into new guitar builds, as I am able to completely ignore the structural role of the soundboard (bye-bye bracing!) and focus on its sonic potential. The TurboTail has immediate uses as a repair tool (in much the same way as you might uses a Bridge Doctor to resist “bellying”, for example, or stave off that neck reset a little while longer), as well as a conversion tool (go to heavier gauge strings, or install Steel strings on a Classical guitar, for example).
The initial test results are most impressive. I have no affiliation with the inventor (other than mutual respect and newfound friendship). I am desirous only to make the introduction to you all, and am happy to answer any questions, to the best of my ability.
~ Christopher
I have had a rather immersive experience with this device since then. I purchased 6 TurboTails and, separately, bought two Nylon string Cordoba C5s to run a series of tests against. I recorded my measurements and findings, writing it all up in a rather lengthy article, which you may want to have a look at (especially if you would like to gain an understanding of how it works and just what it might do for you and your guitar(s)).
The TurboTail
In short, the TurboTail is a exterior-mounted, Chrome-plated tail piece that secures your bridge to the tail block using two adjutable miniature cables. It “pulls” the bridge toward the tail block, directly countering the pull of the strings. It effectually nullifies bridge rotation, increases top deflection, increases volume and does not negatively impact tone.
I am currently incorporating this fixture into new guitar builds, as I am able to completely ignore the structural role of the soundboard (bye-bye bracing!) and focus on its sonic potential. The TurboTail has immediate uses as a repair tool (in much the same way as you might uses a Bridge Doctor to resist “bellying”, for example, or stave off that neck reset a little while longer), as well as a conversion tool (go to heavier gauge strings, or install Steel strings on a Classical guitar, for example).
The initial test results are most impressive. I have no affiliation with the inventor (other than mutual respect and newfound friendship). I am desirous only to make the introduction to you all, and am happy to answer any questions, to the best of my ability.
~ Christopher
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