Weber combination tailpiece/armrest

[Lee]

I'm considering replacing the traditional chromed stamped steel tailpiece on my Old Wave oval-A with a Weber combo tailpiece/armrest. #Has anybody tried one of these? #What did it do to the tone, if anything? #Are string changes easy? #Does it look classy? Any comments will be helpful.

[mcarufe]

I have one and love it. Firstly I would contact Sound to Earth and buy it directly from them. If your mando is not a Weber they will customize it for you and get it right. I asked Verne Breeke to bull nose the outside radius and it made it way more comfortable. If you want the best performance out of it add a Wood Nymph which takes out harmonics off tones and doubles up as a hand rest.
As far as string changes, I bend the loop end a tad so it pass through without gettin caught. The tail pice itself is heavy cast brass and is really substantial. If you think about it, a better bang for your buck you won't find and it improves not just the sound but gives you a much better ride. Also, there is very little contact with the armrest and the top so better volume from that too! Hope this helps!
Mike

[Lee]

Thanks! Hmm, so will it be brass, or nickel to match the tuners.