Vibramate: Install A Bigsby Without Modding Your Guitar? | Guitar Tech Tips | Ep.95 | Thomann

[@Mindartcreativity]

Next Video idea: strap locks. There are many different options, you could give an overview on what types there are and how to install. Drilling new holes into my guitar is scary and I would would appreciate the video :)

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

We actually made an episode on straps and strap locks. Ep. 36: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5PYYqlnhKmgrdU I hope you'll find it useful. Cheers //Kris

[@Mindartcreativity]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses ohhhh very nice! Danke :)

[@jjstrumr692]

I installed the Vibramate kit on my Tele and the Vibramate string Spoiler for easy string change. USA made B5 Bigsby. Works perfect and sounds great.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Awesome! Which tele model do you have? //Kris

[@jjstrumr692]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses I have the Vintera 50's Modified. Changed to Gotoh locking tuners (still the vintage look). Right now I am keeping the stock PUPs. May change those out in the future. Plays really nice.

[@RaxFx]

and for your Tele , get the Vibramate sadddles so you can set intonation from both sides

[@Cinestudi0]

How can you avoid the felt burn in the nitro? This product had one job and it fails at it, you will damage your guitar

[@jbnb3342]

Thanks for the video. I noticed that the extra thickness of the mounting plate makes the bigsby handle too high. Big difference in playabilty compared to a non-vibramate setup.

[@martinheath5947]

Honestly, at 4:19 I couldn't hear any point whatsoever in your installation of a Bigsby judging by the sound.

[@GlennJimenez]

I have no idea how it’s possible But yes there is no vibrato sound at all.

[@the_old_desperado]

​@GlennJimenez how did you not hear any vibrato?

[@troythompson1621]

Let's talk bass tremolo's soon. I want to build a Strat bass but don't see many options.

[@B_Wolfen]

Another one that is an interesting non-invasive shimmer bar mod: Try a Stetsbar. I put one on a Gibson Les Paul Special. Interestingly enough, I had to abandon the Tune-O-Matic bridge to get back to the right string height level. A Jazzmaster bridge does the job well 😁.

[@dragan4658]

The Vibramate looks impressive. Ide like a tele with a Bigsby!

[@boomerbassmeme]

Was it just me that heard angels singing when he showed the V5?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Ohh dude, the V5 + B5 is a match made in heaven. 🤩 //Kris

[@humangreg]

Great on, I want one on my tele. But I heard that the F (fender) bigsby has a better action…

[@Spareroom-music]

Hey great video. Will this work wity shaller strap locks?

[@Bardotunes]

Some people complain about serious tuning issue after installing a bigsby on a les Paul. Any issues?

[@DrowningTimeOfficially]

Did you find a coloring change in the tone?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

I haven't compared the tones directly this time. Even if there's a difference, it's not a huge one. In theory it should sound a little spankier and slightly thinner with the Bigsby. But honestly, I think it sounded absolutely magical in the playing part. I felt very inspired while recording it. Cheers //Kris

[@caspianviola]

I dont get this video? I can't hear anything vibrate? The Bigsby does nothing to the sound.....

[@the-northern-light]

Yep the bigsby didn't alter string pitch at all with the amount of force he was using.

[@Guitaristlife-dn9ou]

I have a les Paul special 1 wraparound bridge but not 2 saddles. Just 1 😢

[@Dave062YT]

I've just bought an Epiphone Les Paul Special II. Which kit do I need pl,as it's not an arch top LP ?

[@anthonyderosa7730]

Does this work for tele style bigsbys? I already have the bigsby installed on thr guitar. But I can not handle the strings popping off the fricken saddles everytime I pluck with my finger

[@gordo662000]

Sounds like a lot of work!!

[@ignaciomartin3617]

Uno de los episodios más interesante ha sido el nº 95. Como instalar un Bigsby, realmente interesante.

[@markmcgibbon2101]

Do the string spoilers on their own fit a B50?

[@PooNinja]

Go Bigsby or go home. We also use imperial measurements on the moon but I believe our Empires use different scales, so I’ll convert to metric if I order sumpfin.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Haha! I have two guitars with a Bigsby and I can't promise that I'm not getting a third one... 😂 Cheers buddy //Kris

[@Oilid]

🤣🤣🤣

[@RestoreTheBody]

Hello. Possible to put a Gibsby on an accoustic electric guitar?

[@RestoreTheBody]

(I have a Gretch Falcon Rancher el./acc. Guitar)

[@andy100hp]

What are your opinions on DUESENBERG trem system?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hey, really good trems! Those are well made and well thought through tremolos (well... vibratos I guess 😅 ) that keep the tuning surprisingly well. //Kris

[@Headbutter-Lettuce90]

Hi, does the vibramate b7 fit in a Licensed Bigsby b7?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hi, according to Vibramate, their products are made for original US Bigsby vibratos and won't fit the licensed B70, B50, etc bridges. Cheers //Kris

[@Headbutter-Lettuce90]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses thanks

[@rickbarmore1167]

Awesome 😅

[@klausfritsch4350]

I prefer the Les Trem made by Duesenberg.

[@geoc3956]

I ordered a Vibramate V7 for my Bigsby to be mounted on my Gibson Goldtop, but they sent me 4 Metric mounting screws instead of 2 metric and 2 USA thread. I cannot use the metric. Called them multiple times for help and no answer straight to VM. Great recommendation Chris.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

So sorry to hear that, I never had that issue. You didn't say where you ordered the V7 from. If Thomann, write the customer care and email with your complaint. I'm 100% sure they will come back to you. There are peek times, when the colleagues can't answer all the incoming calls, an email is a safer way to contact them. You'll find the right email address on the thomann page, just click on service then on contact. Good luck! //Kris

[@johnrefe]

You guys should add info on your website, that they DO NOT WORK TOGETHER WITH 70 or 700 bigsby !!!!!!!

[@lefujyou]

I didn’t hear any vibrato……🤷🏻‍♂️

[@simonjenkin]

right? i know bigsbys have a much more subtle vibrato than, say, a strat trem but i just didn't hear a thing with that?

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

For when your Les Paul isn't heavy enough :)