Re: Vega bowlback advice please
Originally Posted by
Jim Garber
You can buy a tailpiece on eBay. Unfortunately no one makes repro ones so expect to pay more than $30 usually—not sure what they go for in the UK.
Jim is right on about the Waverly cloud tailpiece. However, I have found that they come in somewhat varying widths. Not every "cloud" top fits on every proper tailpiece. You might get lucky just finding a top, but best advice would be to buy the whole set: cloud + tailpiece.
Vega made nice bowlbacks...along with Favilla, my favorite from the US makers as I find them built lighter and more responsive in an Italian bowlback sort of way. If you get it playable investing in a tailpiece will be worth it.
Report back when you've got it up and running.
Mick
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