jeff737jeff727 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I just installed a Bigsby B7 on my '78 Les Paul Deluxe. Now I need a case that will fit the guitar with the extra height of the Bigsby. I don't need a Gibson brand case, in fact the '70s chain saw case that I have will NOT work unless I force the case closed….not ideal. Any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I have a 2001 Classic Plus with a Vibramate and a B7. It has the brown case with the pink "Les Paul cozy" and fits just fine. I imagine any Gibson case from that era or newer would work. Can't vouch for aftermarket brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I just installed a Bigsby B7 on my '78 Les Paul Deluxe. Now I need a case that will fit the guitar with the extra height of the Bigsby. I don't need a Gibson brand case, in fact the '70s chain saw case that I have will NOT work unless I force the case closed….not ideal. Any suggestions? Thanks you can't swing the arm around so it's pointing towards the back of the case? not enough room??? My ES135 fits ok like that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Just for reference: The TKL OEM case for an LP is the "25" series; 7825, 8825, 8925, 9125, pick your price level. You could test fit a case from a new LP at a local music store to see how the TKL will fit with your Bigsby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have a 2001 Classic Plus with a Vibramate and a B7. It has the brown case with the pink "Les Paul cozy" and fits just fine. I imagine any Gibson case from that era or newer would work. Can't vouch for aftermarket brands. On this basis; can I assume that the black & silver logo case that my 2013 LP Traditional Pro II came in, will accommodate a Bigsby B7 with Vibramate V7 with ease? It's a serious consideration; I love the Les Paul, and I love having access to a tremolo unit. Plus; a Les Paul with a Bigsby, IMO, looks badass B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Plus; a Les Paul with a Bigsby, IMO, looks badass B) You ain't kidding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 This might be the answer: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/70658-will-a-lp-with-bigsby-b7-fit-in-factory-case/page__view__findpost__p__960706 Also refer to the imprint on the case lid lining pictured on this advertising photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 yea.. looks like the bar is just swung back over the back side of the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff737jeff727 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks for the help. Yes, I've tried to swing the bar down, but it still does not fit the chainsaw case. The bar must swing down for any case. I will stop in at my local big box guitar store and try out some cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Let us know how it goes! I've been looking at the B7 & V7 set this morning; itching to reach for the credit card, but the sensible brain is telling me to save for my holiday later this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Yorkville make the YEC-6HLPDLX case that is 1/2in deeper and will work with a Bigsby system. Here is the link Yorkville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraythehump Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I installed a Bigsby B7 on my 2013 Les Paul Standard using the Vibramate V7-LP mounting kit in June 2013. I have no problem fitting it in the stock case that came with the guitar if I swing the arm all the way back. I don't even have to force it. And in review...... The installation was as easy as Vibramate describes. I spent about 40 minutes on the project, including a string change and fretboard conditioning. It's now been 10 months since the installation and I've got a lot of playing time in with this guitar. To be honest I am not a whammy fanatic - and use it infrequently - but I do like the occasional wiggle. I've been very happy with the guitar, Bigsby, and Vibramate. I give it an A+ on quality and ease of installation. I have not noticed a major decrease in sustain and the tone still is beautiful. Tuning stability is still more of a challenge with a Bigsby, but that is to be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwfelton Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 you can't swing the arm around so it's pointing towards the back of the case? not enough room??? My ES135 fits ok like that.. my thought exactly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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