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  1. Oh got it. Well, assuming the Casino has the same or similar neck angle as a 335, I don't think the Towner will be a no drill option either. The string tension bar replaces the stop bar, which obviously a Casino doesn't have, and that string tension bar is definitely essential. With out a string tension bar the strings from the Bigbsy across the bridge would probably be flat.
  2. Thank you! Regarding the Compton bridge, I like it particularly because how how it feels when using the Bigsby. It's subtle, some players may not notice the difference even, but I just feel like the strings meet less resistance at the bridge when using the Bigsby with a Compton. It also definitely colors the sound a bit. It's always hard for me to describe tonal differences, but I would say it kinda makes the tone more balanced, a little rounder across frequencies, if that makes any sense. Whatever is actually happening with the tone, I noticed similar changes on both the 335 and my Gretsch 6120. The downside is the intonation can not be adjusted, however if you're careful to get the right measurements before ordering the bridge it seems to line up really nicely for most people I know who have made the change. Probably not the bridge for everyone, but I'll probably replace any TOM bridge guitars with one going forward.
  3. I just recently added a B6 Bigsby to my 335 with the Towner kit and it’s really awesome. Install was easy and drill free. I am already considering an SG to add the B3 with the Towner Kit.
  4. I got pretty lucky with my last purchase, a Gretsch G6120T-BSNSH. I got it brand new, listed at $2799. Just a week later, that list price went up to $3,099!
  5. Hi everyone, I just joined the forum and figured I'd introduce myself by showing off my Gibsons. I have always been a Fender and Gretsch fan growing up, Gibson electric guitars didn't really appeal to me so much in the past, until I found my ES-335. It's just a "Studio" model, but it really connected with me when I played it. I also end up making mods to nearly every guitar I own, and have been considering adding a Bigsby since the day I bought the guitar. The one thing that put me off was that I worried it would alter the tone too much, and I really love the way this particular guitar sounds. I finally went for it when I found the Towner system, so I could install the Bigsby with out drilling, and I can always return the guitar to stock now. At the same time I added the Bigsby, I decided to add an aluminum Compton bridge. The Compton bridge is something I caught onto through owning Gretsch guitars, and I love the way they feel with a Bigsby vs a TOM. Luckily, after adding both the new bridge and bigsby, I didn't lose the tone I loved. It definitely changed, however only a tiny bit, and I actually think for the better. I also worried about the Compton bridge intonating, but no problems there either! For anyone like me adding a Bigsby to their Gibsons, I'd recommend considering the Compton bridge to compliment it. Any way, here's the 335: And my J45 Standard for good measure. This one has been modded with a bone nut and saddle, and Waverly open back tuners.
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