Help with Bigsby Choices

Bhodie · 03-20-2011, 11:53 AM

I have been getting the jones lately to put a Bigsby on one of my Gibsons. I have both a(n) Historic '59 335 and a R8 LP.. both excellent guitars, both light enough to handle the extra weight without penalty.

I plan on using the Vibramate mounting system, so completely reversible in either case, but they do not use the same hardware (so I can't experiment between the two without spending 2X $) which means I have to pick one...

Give me your thoughts..

darren.mcc · 03-20-2011, 12:35 PM

I've got one on both but I've never compared it to be honest, I'd say it should be the same though otherwise they'd market different ones for 335's and LPs...I'll check when I get home.

ryanmichael95 · 03-20-2011, 01:21 PM

On the Les Paul! The old school look of a Bigsby and a Les Paul go hand in hand IMO. My R9 will be getting one soon. Plus Les Paul used them, so it must be right!

jd0272 · 03-20-2011, 01:24 PM

Well, my Gretsch is 'Bigsby armed', but in truth, I never utilise it. As such, tuning stability is usually fine, even with some moderate noodling, and even with the floating bridge. However, when it does get knocked it can whack the tuning out somewhat. I wouldn't have it as first choice for any serious wigglin'. Sure looks pretty tho!

Alvinfan · 03-20-2011, 01:31 PM

Here is the vote from the Danish jury :

Larry Carlton 335 - 1967 345 - Diamond hole 335

Bhodie · 03-20-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvinfan

Here is the vote from the Danish jury :

Larry Carlton 335 - 1967 345 - Diamond hole 335

Wow.. that is quite a jury!

View Poll Results: Bigsby options (with Vibramate mounting)
Put it on the 335.. dude.. Richie Blackmore!	3	17.65%
Put it on the Les Paul.. Neil Young did..	9	52.94%
You want a wiggle stick, buy a strat you moron..	5	29.41%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

03-20-2011, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bhodie Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Help with Bigsby Choices I have been getting the jones lately to put a Bigsby on one of my Gibsons. I have both a(n) Historic '59 335 and a R8 LP.. both excellent guitars, both light enough to handle the extra weight without penalty. I plan on using the Vibramate mounting system, so completely reversible in either case, but they do not use the same hardware (so I can't experiment between the two without spending 2X $) which means I have to pick one... Give me your thoughts..

03-20-2011, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
darren.mcc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irelande Posts: 167 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help with Bigsby Choices I've got one on both but I've never compared it to be honest, I'd say it should be the same though otherwise they'd market different ones for 335's and LPs...I'll check when I get home. __________________ The Only Goal is Tone!

03-20-2011, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
ryanmichael95 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 565 Thanks: 30 Thanked 28 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Help with Bigsby Choices On the Les Paul! The old school look of a Bigsby and a Les Paul go hand in hand IMO. My R9 will be getting one soon. Plus Les Paul used them, so it must be right! __________________ gibson r9 (iced tea w/Bare Knuckle pups) gibson SG classic faded egnater renegade 65 epiphone valve jr. 2010 mesa boogie dual rectifier multi-watt soldano hot rod 50+ kustom 412 u.s.a. cab w/WGS ET-65's/Veteran 30's

03-20-2011, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
jd0272 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ryton, UK Posts: 181 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help with Bigsby Choices Well, my Gretsch is 'Bigsby armed', but in truth, I never utilise it. As such, tuning stability is usually fine, even with some moderate noodling, and even with the floating bridge. However, when it does get knocked it can whack the tuning out somewhat. I wouldn't have it as first choice for any serious wigglin'. Sure looks pretty tho!

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03-20-2011, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alvinfan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 207 Thanked 131 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Help with Bigsby Choices Here is the vote from the Danish jury : Larry Carlton 335 - 1967 345 - Diamond hole 335

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