Bigsby B3, B5, B50, B6, B7, B700 & Vibratmate Show and Tell

[@dukeofpearl]

Vibramate and b5 on my SG is divine! Never goes out of tune! 🕶

[@NickintheStates]

Great combo!

[@alexk3088]

I've had a GFS "Fakesby" on my LP-style guitar for 10+ years and it works great. It looks identical to the B700, just without the Bigsby logo. I really think the issues you describe have to do with the individual piece, not the model. Perhaps how the spring fits in there, maybe something is sticking or grabbing where the spring sits. The unit itself works great. Personally I added a roller bridge. On archtops with a floating bridge you can use a bar bridge. Nice overview and cool guitars :)

[@NickintheStates]

Hey everyone one more thing. If you like B3 or B6 tremolos check out @towner vibrato guitar parts on KZbin or web townerusa.com. They have a cool add on retaining bar that would help in low bridge situations and where you want some more tension. Check them out!

[@OneMarkBand]

Nice Vid. Glad to see you following the rule. "If it doesn't move - install a Bigsby".

[@guitarcrazyusa]

ALSO.... 3 and 6 best for "taller" (often "floating") bridge = on a base, 3 on ES thinline HOLLOW body (125, 330 etc, or Casino), 6 best for larger hollow body (ES 175 etc, Gretsch 6120 etc). 7 was designed for "lower" usually "fixed" bridge... like T.O.M bridge on Les Paul, 335 etc = solid or semi hollow. B 5 for "flat top" (SG, Tele) solid body for the most part but will work on one that's arched a bit, will work on some smaller Gretsch, best with lower/fixed bridge but can function on a Jet (but 3 better due to taller bridge).

[@martyndormer]

I recently bought a heavily customised Danelectro Hodad with original Bigsby, admittedly with a Danelectro logo, but after a lifetime of playing and buying guitars is the best instrument I have ever used. Very much enjoyed your video.

[@cooksey1ac]

Hi Nick well im sold . I have a B7 and vitramate and a roller bridge for my les paul classic, Christmas present off my son .I wasn't sure about fitting it on but now I am thanks to you . love the vids please keep them coming.

[@NickintheStates]

Awesome Andrew! Glad to hear it!

[@cherylkobielski5600]

Thank you. I found this to be very informative as I want to get a guitar with a Bigsby and have read all negatives regarding them. I love the look of them and will pursue one. 😁

[@wingmann5984]

Nice rundown of the various models. Always have loved the classic look of the Bigsby. Recently bought a Godin Uptown advertised as having a Bigsby but, under the Bigsby name it says 'licensed' -- still love it.

[@NickintheStates]

+Wing Mann The licensed ones are still really good. It's just the Chinese ones that I really don't care for. There's nothing like a well made Bigsby.

[@pierofocaccia]

Thank you for the video. I have a black 135 and now I am sure I will add a B7 to make it look more interesting

[@NickintheStates]

Just caught this video today for the Stetsbar, one that I had forgotten to mention in the video. There's a good demo here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV6po5yVn7V8i9E They're not cheap but a cool sounding alternative. I like the locking action option. Check it out!

[@3carlosprieto7]

Thank you for this explanation Nick...extremely helpful for me, as I want to nail it for a new hollowbody DIY project (going for a B7, no Vibramate...)

[@stockholm1752]

Good rundown of the many Bigsby models. I have a B5 with the Vibramate mount on my SG, and it works great and was easy to install. I added a roller bridge which probably helps. The only slight issues are with the Gibson tuners (typical). Thanks for sharing your collection.

[@graemelang111]

you saved me a headache, I knocked out the pin and used the original 'end plate' easy upgrade, no drilling, no mess and as I said... NO Headache! thanks =)

[@NickintheStates]

+Graeme Lang Happy to be of assistance to another Bigsby fan!

[@taokichavez9319]

best bigsby explanation ever, thanks!

[@TerminalAutistics]

Great content! Very thorough and informative. I appreciate the time and care put into the video, your passion for this tremolo system really shines through. Can’t wait to put a B3 on my ukulele!

[@sheercerebralpower]

very informative.....always wondered about the difference between the single, double and triple digits.....personally use the B5 on my 61 SG.....like it a lot......thanks for the vid....

[@Deatg-ek8rf]

The B7 just looks beautiful, and lesser known facct - it looks absolutely gorgeous on an SG with the pin reversed, that's they best SG mod imho.

[@ROCKINGMAN]

Thanks for showing us the various Bigsby vibrato arms. It's an aspect of guitars which isn't spoken of enough despite it's role in the guitar world. It actually has quite a lot of history, would be nice to see a documentary on this, thanks.

[@67Stu]

Nice video! Really enjoyed it! While you mentioned Gibson, Gretsch, and Epiphone, it should be pointed out that many a vintage Guild was also fitted with a Bigsby.

[@mikemagnum7987]

Real nice run down on the Bigsbys my Friend! Thank you.

[@NickintheStates]

Any time Mike!

[@matt554202]

Thanks for your input. I learned something.....

[@1GuitarHack]

Man Nick,, you got some nice guitars,love your videos. Thanks

[@NickintheStates]

Thanks man! They sit in cases and closets a lot of the time so it's fun to have an excuse to bring them out and show em off!

[@Jordan_Thomas]

This is a really informative video. I’ve played a lot of Gretsches and Les Pauls. I always prefer the feel of the B3/B6 to the tension bar B7. I have just bought an R4 Goldtop with the stop tail wraparound bridge. I was going to try fit a B6 on there with the stock wraparound bridge. I’m anticipating obstacles with break angle and string movement over the smooth wraparound bridge, but want to try it out. What do you think?

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

I love the Gibson Melody Maker with the mini Filtertrons!

[@IrishBog]

Just got a 61 ES330. I see a lot of B7 on them but would rather not make any new holes (even though it’s a neck repair). Should I perhaps try a B6 or a B3?

[@NickintheStates]

B-3 works great... but what some people do is get the B-6 but swap the hinge part to the one from the B-3. The B6 has a long piece to attach to the body for deep jazz guitars. Guitarpartsresource I believe sells the part to swap. Another cool thing is that you can get vintage B3s for basically same price as new.

[@TheNeonRabbit]

Have you checked out the Brick's BiggsFix? I'm another Bigsby-hoarder and I've found that loosening that break angle really gives it a smoother ride and even helps with the tuning on many Bigsby-equipped guitars. I have 'em on 6 so far. I'll probably be adding 'em to another 12.

[@MartyMcFlyV]

I enjoyed this. Thanks for posting it.

[@jeromecarter139]

thanks for actually describing each bigsby. looking forward to putting one on my telecaster :)

[@NickintheStates]

+Jerome Carter No problem man. Good luck!

[@brandonholguin2872]

I'm going to install a Bigsby B6G on my full size Epiphone Broadway Jazz Box, 17" at the bout and 3 1/8" deep. Can you recommend what type of bridge? Locking roller, Tru-Arc radius correct Rocking Bar, Tune-O-Matic, Embie-Matic w/Archtop base? So many types of bridges and so many opinions can be found on the internet.

[@NickintheStates]

I would do a tune o matic on a pinned arch top base. Looks right, makes string changes easier, etc. I’d do a B7 on that myself, but B6 would be cool as well.

[@brandonholguin2872]

@@NickintheStates Thanks for the info.

[@CamiloJamesGuitar]

Thanks man, great video. Just need to save up a little to get a Bigsby for my Ibanez archtop.. and Tele!

[@NoosePaper]

Hey Nick, I have a 360/6 Rickenbacker that's near and dear to me and I wanna try a Bigsby on it without drilling any holes or any extra unwarranted space. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!

[@NickintheStates]

Hmm... There's a good thread here with some options www.rickresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=389602&start=60. It looks like a B3 may work but I've honestly only seen one picture and can't tell if it was photoshopped or not. I do see some with the horseshoe B5's but that would mean 4 ugly screw holes in the top if you decided to go back to stock. Let me know what you find out! I'm intrigued!

[@sonsrawk]

On Les Pauls, is there any modifications needed to the case for the guitar to fit once the Bigsby is added?

[@spitfire27028]

ive read today somewhere a guy said it fits in the stock case but it does touch the case top a little bit. i was curious myself because id like to get the B7/V7

[@alecsneed5835]

The 60's tribute looks bomb!

[@monsterbubba]

Would you recomend putting a bigsby on a bass 6 style guitar? I got a jazzmaster baritone with a 30 inch scale I’m going to string it as a bass 6 so really high gauge strings and low tuning. I want to put a bigsby on a jazzmaster but don’t know if it can handle that with tuning stability. What do you think ?

[@hendrix_negi]

hey nick , i have a question,.. i am planning of installing a Bigsby on my Peavey Generation EXP Telecaster, but i am not sure which Bigsby model should i go for! any suggestions!?

[@frankconti6591]

Ya’ sound great & at one with your instruments 🎸 🥊🥊🕊️⚜️ #thanks

[@stevenedwards4470]

This was very informative. Regarding the first example, would you say the B3 is suitable for a les paul despite the difference in its construction to the B7? I'm in the process of making a decision and I can get a B3 used for about half off

[@ruipedro357]

Great video, thanks very much!

[@TNT73BLF]

Not much string tension over the wrap around bridge with the 1st Bigsby (B3) configuration you discussed...how well do the strings stay in/on their individual bridge saddles? Thanks! Regards!

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

The B7 looks God Like!

[@KENZOkm]

Hey Nick! Quick question: I've got an Epiphone Sheraton made in Korea. Would you recommend me to get a B6 or a B7? Thanks!

[@belo1971]

Great , awesome video, and bigsby guitar collection !!!!! I' like to put a bigsby on my tokai Les Paul Japan made...I heard the B7 is not a great example of stability....A luthier told me to put a B3 or B6 better than a B7 . What is your point of view ? What do think about it ? Thanks for your answer, best regards from France

[@NickintheStates]

Hi Belo! This is where I have a challenge too. A B7 looks right... but the break angle is really tight because it's so close to the bridge. A B3 with a towner down tension bar mounted in the stop tail holes works rather well too. Just make sure to get a V block with it so that it can mount to the body without any holes and be properly positioned. A B6 I think would need to swap the hinge with a B3/B6. Could work too, but I'd go the B3 route. TownerUSA.com has more info on their stuff. I've used them a bunch and great stuff.

[@desgr96]

nice job on this I love bigsbys I was thinking of getting a epiphone wildkat which comes with a bigsby

[@NickintheStates]

Thanks Man! I like those a lot! I was at a Revered Horton Heat show last year and the opening acts all played some variety of Wildkats or Allekats. Fun guitar and great deal. They're also a great entry into the hollow/semi hollow realm of guitars. Not too much bigger than an LP but not huge like a ES335 or ES175. For me coming the other direction they're just a little too small because I'm used to the giants!

[@bernardosoriano]

Awesome video! What would you recommend for a Epiphone Sheraton II pro and a Gibson SG Standard? Thanks!

[@NickintheStates]

Hi Bernardo! For the Sheraton I'd personally get a B3 with a Towner Down Tension Bar and Hinge Plate Adapter. That was you can go back to original if you prefer later. Plus I like the feel of that setup. For the Gibson SG Standard, I'd personally do a B5 and a Vibramate. Once gain no screw holes to contend with. I have an SG with a B3 on it but it's not the best setup.

[@electricwally]

Great education! Thank you!

[@rockinforjesus7593]

Nick, thanks for putting this video together. I also have a 2014 Melody Maker. I am planning on adding a Bigsby. I see you have Les Pauls with both the B3 and the B7. If you had to put a Bigsby on your Melody Maker all over again, which one would you use, and why. Does the B3 have sufficient break angle to keep the strings located in the saddles when picking hard? Also for bonus points, could you replace the wrap around bridge on that guitar for a regular tune-o-matic or similar roller bridge now that the Bigsby is installed? Thanks so much for your time.

[@rick1450]

@Nickin the States I have a 1994 ES 135 and I am considering having a Bigsby installed . The one thing I am hesitant on is the drilling on the top of the guitar as it may lessen the value . However I don't ever intend to sell it and like yours it is a guitar that has great meaning for me for the same reasons . I'm pretty close to talking myself into it .Are you glad you did it and are you pleased with the performance of the guitar since then?

[@BrankyMusic]

I have a variax jtv59 and can't make any hole on the top it has wraparound bridge do you think it will work?

[@renangoncalvesflores]

I didn't knew different bigsbies had different actions. I have a Gretsch Electromatic with a B7 and it's perfect. Some days ago I bought a Tagima Jet Blues with a tele-like Bigsby, and it's action is harder and smaller than that one of the Gretsch.

[@dawas15]

loved your video. Regards!

[@reijerlincoln]

Thanks for posting that, Nick. Do you perhaps know which Bigsby fits to the Epiphone Casino (full hollow body thinline)?

[@NickintheStates]

If you don't mind putting holes in the top, then a B7 would work well. With it being full hollow though, I'd suggest a B3. It will just sit on top, not mount and it won't need any drilling if you get a Towner Hingeplate adapter to use with it. That's what I would do.

[@tele789]

What's your take on using roller bridges?

[@steelcityx99x]

you briefly mentioned a B7 for an es 339...any other solutions for this in-between sizes guitar body? being slightly larger than the LP the tailpiece holes show if screwed into the body, a V7 won't fit, and i don't like the idea of using a flat top B5/V5 on an arch top guitar, (as vibrate suggested). thanks

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

Ive owned an es-335 for years, and it's has four small holes around the strap point. It doesn't have holes on the body on the way up to the bridge though. Would someone know which Bigsby I should buy for it? The holes are already there, I'd just need the right bigsby and the four screws, presumably. I'm thinking the B3 would be the one to aim for? I remember when I bought the guitar off a vintage guitar guy, he said it once had a bigsby fitted, but I was too young and careless to think to ask him which bigsby it was

[@DJFiBa]

Thx for this great video :) my floating roller bridge is moving towards the PUs when I use my bigsby... any tips how to prevent that? I have a feeling, that this wasn't as bad when I had a regular non-roller bridge on it before...

[@edwardskim0111]

Hey Nick, first of all, I just want to say your channel is awesome. I found your channel today when I was researching Bigsbys and this was really informative. But I had a question... I just ordered the Gibson Midtown Custom in Ebony and I really, really want to put a Bigsby on there. I'm looking to get an all gold Bigsby on there to really capture the look of a classic Gibson 355. But the Midtown Custom isn't an archtop so I'm a little worried... would this fit it? reverb.com/item/120546-aged-relic-bigsby-b7-gold-vibramate-v7-kit-b7g-gibson-les-paul-free-shipping

[@NickintheStates]

Edward Kim Hey Edward. Thanks for the kind words! It SHOULD fit. The Vibramate will help as it will lift the Bisgby up a little bit relative to the bridge. If it was too low the strings could hit the edge of the bridge on their way to the Bigsby. That is going to look great! Another option might be a Towner DTB and hing plate adapter. I use it on my SG with a Bigsby B3. That's a flat top using an archtop Bigsby as well. I have a video putting one on a 335 style guitar (Harley Benton E35). Check it out! It may work better...

[@johnnyrobberts45]

I don,t know if your still getting messg, but I have A Gibson Small Body Simi Hollow 2012, and want to use A Full Bigsby, it saddle is standard 3 1/4 and I have Almost 8 I was Thinking if I just Add A thicker piece on the back to make up the space. Would the Les Paul Mont work ????????? JR

[@NickintheStates]

Hey John! Which model Gibson is it? A 339?

[@johnnyrobberts45]

Thats the problem....its number is DSDCCTVSCH1 SERIAL # 110221474 DATE 5/11/12--sorry couldnt get back sooner-- I Picked up A Blonde A 90 telecaster w/gibson bridge and I use A bigby B5 W/vibramate just to play around with that, didn't want anything permanent on the gibson Anyway, in fact, spoke with bigsby people? Guy was, Like, where y/ get this Gibson, Sam Ash, Was Just sitting there, Love it, Still Plays Beautifully, Its strange, I Have Books on cataloging by numbers, and the gold sticker????And this on don't have it. I also Have A OLd Humming bird needs neck Re Fastening and two slight cracks on top body in, Queens???????? New York If y Can Help out Johnny Robberts

[@theropavieja]

Can I put a bigsby B7 on my Yamaha RevStar rsp20 pro ?

[@Arrayarr]

Very useful - thanks!

[@voltagevillain7342]

Hi Nick. I have a MIK Epiphone Wildkat with a B70 (I think). When I first got it I string it without passing the strings under the roller. It didn’t make any difference. Can you explain what the roller is therefore for? It looks good but is there a reason for having it? Cheers from the UK.

[@NickintheStates]

The roller changes the attack. Without it the tremelo action is a little smoother. When you go under the bar it makes it a bit tighter sounding. It's really a taste preference thing.

[@voltagevillain7342]

Nick in the States Cheers for the reply. I will have to A/B it again. I honestly couldn’t here difference or feel any difference. Think anyway I will change the spring because it does feel stiff.

[@freefootballersz]

I'm getting an Eastwood Classic 6. Later I'll add a bigsby. Should I install the Bigsby B6 or B7?

[@wrpooley]

Hi Nick. Got a late 40's ES-125 that i want to add either a B3 or B6. Seems like both would work based on your observation. Any preference? Mostly a strummer. And folks who wish to comment, spare me the guilt over 'disfiguring' this vintage instrument. :) It's already a few mods from original.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Very helpful video! I have a question though - do you feel like you get more range out of a vibrato that has less room between the bridge and the Bigsby? In other words - are you able to get a larger interval between the resting position and the fully depressed position if there is less string length between the bridge and Bigsby?

[@drewfitz7861]

Nice way to show off your wares!! Nice collection my friend. I have a bigsby with an ibanez stamp on it. 4 screws plus the strap peg. I haven't a clue on the bigsby model #? It’s factory mounted on a Ibanez AFS75T-TRD. Very nice guitar. To bad I can't play it that well!! I've been practicing since February 2015. I thought about taking it off because it gets in the way at times but I admire the classic look. I'm trying to get the junior brown sound before i call saul.

[@NickintheStates]

Hey man! That Bigsby is actually an Ibanez copy of one... it’s not a legitimate Bigsby but those work very well and look awesome! Keep practicing man... you’re probably better than you think right now and you’ll blink and be even better not long down the road.

[@ScottyBGoode_]

Are there any Bigsby options for a Firebird other than a Bigsby B5 w/Vibramate?

[@MrKevivn]

Hey Nick, regarding the B3, was the stock wraparound tailpiece work out OK?

[@nicholasbarile3561]

Nick! I need help! I want to put a B5 Biggs on my American standard telecaster...buuuut I love the modern bridge and 6 saddle configuration...is there a setup out there for me? Do I need to change the neck angle at all? Thanks bro! - Nick

[@NickintheStates]

+Nicholas Barile Hey man! There is a kit that comes with a mustang or jazzmaster bridge... I can never remember. still gives you 5 adjustable saddles. Shouldn't need any neck angle switch. I think Callaham has a bridge as well, stock ash tray that works with a Bigsby. I think that one though is just the three screw variety.

[@briankynaston6839]

There's a telecaster vibramate thing

[@caxtonck]

hi bro, i will install the bigsby in my gibson es-175, but I don't want to drill any holes, which model of the bigsby and Vibratmate I need to use?

[@StoneBlueAirlines]

Do you have a recommended setup for an Ibanez as93 hollow body. Like a simple drop on.

[@quirkyOverload]

I have ordered an epiphone les paul express which is a 3/4 size guitar. what size bigsby would you recommend?

[@chrisfarrugia5397]

Great review thank you !

[@NickintheStates]

+Chris Farrugia Thanks for stopping by Chris!

[@danielarifin7805]

Thanks for the great information on bigsbys. I'm thinking of installing a bigsby on my les paul less plus 2015 myself. I've heard different people saying that, on a les paul, there are tuning issues because the B7 sits close to the tune-o-matic bridge and causes the bridge to move and wiggle when the bigsby is used. Whats your experience?

[@NickintheStates]

I still prefer a B7 on a Les Paul There is less strain and issues if you use a Vibramate with it as it will raise up the Bigsby a bit. This will put less tension over the bridge and makes it more stable. Another key thing is to make sure you have a well lubricated nut. This will keep the strings from unnecessarily stretching.

[@bestdresseddad432]

Does the B6 require screwing into the top of the guitar? I’d like to put one on my Casino (currently has a trapeze) but leery of drilling

[@pharmerdavid1432]

The Vibrate is what you need. See Stewmac, etc..

[@sendjamin]

Vibramade makes adapters for people who don’t want to drill, but since casinos don’t have tune o’ matic bridges, i don’t think theres an adapter for them

[@jurrione]

Thanks...Nice info.

[@NickintheStates]

+jurrione Any time!

[@aquinojose94]

Do you recommend the gold bigsby??

[@kevinpaul1719]

Thank you very much! I saw you put a Bigsby on a project guitar in minutes and that inspired me to install the vibrato or tremolo on my more boring guitars. I am at the point in my life that I really don't give a shit. I drilled and installed two Bigsbys. I forgot what the third boring guitar was so I put it on my happy red guitar. A 335 that I use for gigs. I play two nights and my work guitars are in need of string changes a lot. That was definitely stupid to put it on a very active guitar. They look great and when I was a little kid I wondered what the fuck is that. I have the same reaction now. They came on two guitars I really over paid for and almost gave away. I hate the memory of them, a shit Gretsch Corvette II and an ESP turd.

[@ladyshiva69]

i bought 1 few yrs back but dont know what kind of bigsby it is ,how to tell

[@stankfanger1366]

I enjoyed the video and I learned a lot, enough that I won't give it a thumbs down, but I won't sub. There is no excuse, reason, rationalization, or justification for owning a Chibson that says "Gibson" on the headstock.

[@pritchettdan]

Well done.

[@NickintheStates]

Thanks Dan!

[@youradhere6204]

the handle seems way too far back. any way to put a longer handle?

[@FM-xj1ng]

hey i have an Ibanez Ag75 what bigsby do u recommend? ? great video btw

[@NickintheStates]

Hey Fernando, sorry for the delay in responding. For an AG75 I'd grab a B6. Only holes will be on the lower part of the guitar near the strap pin and likely will be covered by the original tailpiece if you ever put it back. Plus I really like the attack of a B6. It's very smooth and easy going.

[@FM-xj1ng]

Nick in the States thanks

[@waynechurchill7212]

Thank you info

[@tedc6694]

Did you every try the xtrem? I have one and am less than thrilled with it so far. Until I verify my nut is not the issue I can't be sure it's the trem tho. Looking at a es-339 ultra today and if I get it I think I'll put a B7 on it

[@sendjamin]

Did you end up getting that es339? I’m trying to figure out the bigsby situation for mine, and what vibramade adapter goes with it

[@danielporter1364]

can you put a Bigsby on a hollow body electric guitar

[@ryansabin9098]

Yes

[@bennyzuccarello1068]

For an 'SG' or a Les Paul, the best Bigsby is the B3 and now you can get one with a COOL device called the 'TOWNER' Tension bar. It makes the best of the B3 and can be adjusted so as to not lose the legendary SUSTAIN of the two GIBSON's I just menitoned

[@NickintheStates]

YES! I have another video up where I put a B3 and a Towner DTB on it. Those guys are great... in fact I'm about to put one on my latest 335 style guitar and I'll probably do a video for that as well. Christian at Towner is also a really good, stand up guy.

[@generalreef]

would new springs make a bigsby have more ability to move with the notes?

[@TelepathicTraffic]

Hey guy. Do you have a B5 or B50 on any flat top guitars WITHOUT a vibramate ?. I am going to fit a Bigsby on my SG tribute, but want to know if it will cover the post holes without the vibramate ... I'm not worried about drilling holes.

[@NickintheStates]

TelepathicTraffic Not retrofitted... but when I get home tonight I'll take a look and see. I think it would be just like a Les Paul where it is mostly covered with just a sliver of one showing. A lot of people mount them farther down the body so the screw holes are after the post holes but I personally think the look a little off. If it were me I'd measure the post holes and sink a couple dowels into where they were. Then just mount the Bigsby where god intended it.

[@TelepathicTraffic]

Nick in the States I guess my question is do I NEED a vibramate ... most people seem to purchase one, but I don't know if it's just easier or they want to avoid drilling holes. It's my understanding that if I purchase a vibramate then I need the B5 and the B50 won't fit. Anyway, I think I'm just going to go ahead with the B50 and see how it looks ... it's cheaper as well. From what I can tell there is no set place for a Bigsby, mostly up to preference, however the instructions advise to mount the bar over where the original tailpiece would be. Thanks.

[@NickintheStates]

TelepathicTraffic Ahh gotcha. No, you don't need one. Most people just follow the herd and get one. Gibson has mounted them all over the place over the years on SG's. I'd prefer to mount it as close to the bridge as possible that still allows the strings not to rub the bridge edge on its path to the Bigsby. If you're willing to have holes then no need at all on the Vibramate.

[@TelepathicTraffic]

Nick in the States I'm going to get a roller bridge with it as well. I was toying with it today. I'll mount it as per instruction and to hide the holes as best as possible. I'll fill the bridge holes if I must I suppose.

[@NickintheStates]

Good plan. I think that will complete the metamorphosis of your SG from good to GREAT.

[@RobinLeGal]

please guy what is the natural guitar he use with the B6

[@mikeboudreau3483]

Hey Nick, which model did you recommend for my 335? Dont want to drill any holes in her! lol!

[@NickintheStates]

+Mike Boudreaux Hey Mike! If it's a stop tail I'd get a towner down tension bar which will replace the stop tail portion. Then get their hinge plate adapter and a Bigsby B3. The strap pin screws through the hingeplate adapter and holds the Bigsby to the guitar without any holes. It's really the perfect solution for a stop tail 335.

[@mikeboudreau3483]

+Nick in the States hey nick, do you have somewhere I can send you pics of the guitar to confirm? Thx again for all the help, much appreciated!

[@NickintheStates]

[e-mail] send 'em on over! Heading out now but will check when I get back.

[@hamprof]

thanks helpful info.

[@NickintheStates]

HAMEED EBRAHIM - BAHRAIN Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!

[@jameskrys5286]

Have you ever tried Tusq Tune-O-Matic saddles?

[@NickintheStates]

I haven't... I've had one in my cart on eBay forever just to remind me to try them. Seems rather brilliant really. I may put one on my blue Bad Cat guitar as I've made a mess of the nut. Thanks for reminding me!

[@OneMarkBand]

Excellent Review. Too Bad you didn't mention the Towner Bar.

[@TheGuyMullins]

"AWESOME VIDEO!"

[@playmusic5978]

You should buy a roller bridge on your guitars. Great video:)

[@craigising]

Bejeez, the break angle on some of these... how much stress are you putting on the bridge? It doesn't look right to me. *I ain't no expert.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Good question - too much break angle means it won't stay in tune..

[@Overlordroyal]

should my tunomatic bridge move?

[@TownerGuitarParts]

Nice review

[@NickintheStates]

Thanks man! Just stumbled on your channel, which be checking out more of your stuff!

[@harry9392]

Which bigsby fits a tokai Love Rock Made in Korea Great vidieo greetings from the Carrickfergus Co Antrim

[@gavriloprincip11]

Help !!! I have a beautiful guitar that stays in tune what can I do to make it shit????? ..... thanks bigsby!!!