tailpiece

While the primary function of the tailpiece is to connect the strings to the end of your stringed instrument, tailpiece can have a significant effect on the sound and playability of your instrument.

noun. a piece added at the end; an end piece or appendage. Printing. a small decorative design at the end of a chapter or at the bottom of a page.

Anchor for Strings: The tailpiece provides an anchor point for the strings on the body of the guitar. It secures the strings and holds them in place at the end of the instrument.

The tailpiece performs its essential service on violin - creating sound by anchoring the strings across the body of the instrument, pegs to end button - without fanfare. Rarely does the tailpiece elicit complaints about its performance from players, except when a note howls.

On this page you'll find 130 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to tailpiece, such as: backside, extremity, hind, hindquarters, posterior, and rear.

The tailpiece, or sink tailpiece, is the straight section of pipe that connects to the bottom of the sink drain fitting. If the sink has a pop-up drain, the lever rod of the drain assembly connects to a port on the back of the tailpiece.

The guitar tailpiece is often installed at the bottom of the electric guitar panel, used to hold the guitar strings to improve the tone. The included screw kit makes it easy to install the guitar tailpiece easily and does not fall off easily.

One thing is definitely true, though: raising the tailpiece will make the strings feel less taut, as if there is less tension on them. Some players like this, others don't.

In short, heavy tailpiece + stiff tailgut = darker, somewhat quieter sound. Light tailpiece + flexible tailgut = bigger, brighter sound. Most cellists who experiment with these things end up with something in between. Pay attention to your after-length – the distance between your bridge and tailpiece.

Tailpiece: Often referred to as the drain tailpiece, this is the section of piping that connects to the drain fitting. It carries water away from the sink. Water supply lines: These attach to the sink's faucet controls. They bring hot and cold water through separate supply lines to the sink for use.

Tailed objects are sometimes referred to as "caudate" and the part of the body associated with or proximal to the tail are given the adjective "caudal".

Tailpieces come in different sizes, typically between 107-112 millimeter.