radd_dude Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm considering adding a Bigsby B5 bridge to me LP Standard 60's neck. I'm being indecisive. What does anyone think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Personally, I think all trems are more trouble than they're worth so, if I were you, I'd think about how much I'd be using it. Not trying to be a smartass here but you should also ask yourself if you want it just for looks; sure, they look cool but is the tradeoff for functionality worth it? Certainly, plenty of guitar players use Bigsby trems with great success but I just don't have a lot of patience for trems so take my advice with a grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvansickle Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I highly recommend the ZZ Guitarworks system if you're on the fence about a Bigsby. It lets you mount the B5 to the guitar with NO permanent modifications. If you end up not liking it, you can restore the guitar on your next string change. Click for ZZ Guitarworks site - http://www.zzguitarworks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 No trems for me... Im with Rich... I too think they are more trouble than they are worth. But, as I rest my hand on the bridge 75% of the time, if I use a trem it is either a bigsby or a stetsbar... (I think I would use a maestro if I needed to, but its improbable). For a lester I would go with a bigsby b7 tho... I think B5s look better on SGs and teles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 On a vintage Les Paul, a non factory-equipped Bigsby can decrease value by up to 50%. That's enough for me to never put one one...plus I don't like how they look. Factory-equipped Bigsby can decrease value by up to 30%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 If Les Paul wanted a bigsby on your LP, it would have one already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 For a lester I would go with a bigsby b7 tho... I think B5s look better on SGs and teles. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Why not be different and put it on the headstock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Robot Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm with most of you guys. The idea of drilling into a gorgeous original LP just gives me the shivers. Have you ever seen one in a second hand shop that has had the Bigsby removed? They look like a piece of s*#t and are very hard to sell. Once you do it there is no goin' back.:P However, if you love the wammy bar and have got other LPs so spare, that may be different.:D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 If Les Paul wanted a bigsby on your LP' date=' it would have one already.[/quote'] I agree, and I might add that most recent youtube cuts of him show him with a Bigsby on his axe. One example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh5z16mQ4is&feature=channel The very first modification that goes on any guitar I own is a Bigsby. It is not for appearance, but because there are just some sounds that can only be found with the Bigsby tailpiece. IMHO, a guitar is not totally ready to make music unless it has a Bigsby. I buy guitars to play them, not as an investment, but then I'm just a musician so what do I know? 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate classical music Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 i don't think that a bigsby is great, its kinda ugly but if your a fan of Angus young's guitar its ok i don't think that Angus young( main guitarist for ACDC ) uses the bigsby in any songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil325 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 i like the look but if you aint gonna use it, dont bother. there ya go. short and sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I highly recommend the ZZ Guitarworks system if you're on the fence about a Bigsby. It lets you mount the B5 to the guitar with NO permanent modifications. If you end up not liking it' date=' you can restore the guitar on your next string change. Click for ZZ Guitarworks site - http://www.zzguitarworks.com That's a great idea.... Do you have one of those? Does your guitar stay in tune when using it? I don't like the way a Bigsby looks, too clunky looking... I do like the look of the Lyre Maestro tremeolo though, look much slicker... just a comment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Its a no from me! They look way to ugly for me! and like Tim said it would affect the value too much... Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 it would affect the value too much... Keep in mind my earlier statement referred to vintage guitars. If you don't care what that guitar'll be worth in 20 - 30 years, do whatever you want to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Why not be different and put it on the headstock? hohohohoho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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