asg618 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I just received my Jimmy Page Custom #JPC 187 w/Bigsby. The electronics on this guitar are just brilliant. The 6-way switching plus the push-pull pot for splitting is just phenomenal. I’ve yet to play an LP with a wider variety of usable tones – the electronics really just take the classic LP to a whole new level, and I hope Gibson will one day incorporate this system into other models. It’s that killer! This is, however, my first Bigsby equipped guitar, so I have some questions. I know that Bigsbys are for light use, not dive bombing. But I’ve got to say, even the lightest touch on the Bigsby throws the strings out of tune. So: 1. Will increasing the string gauge to 10 likely have any impact? My experience is that heavier strings sometimes intonate better, and I wonder whether they might improve tuning stability here. 2. Is it possible that there’s something wrong with the Bigsby? Really, I’m using it so lightly that I can barely hear any change to pitch. It’s thus not really worth having, which makes me wonder if I got one that has some problem that needs to be addressed ASAP. 3. Any similar experiences or recommendations about how to improve tuning stability? Thanks! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer993 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hi asg: I've had my JPC for 10 days now and have played it every day. I left the original strings (09-) that Gibson installed. Even though the strings are not wound as many times as the manual suggests I have had no problems at all with tuning. Your strings might just be slipping on the posts. As far as the electronics go they ARE great! I think 3 pickup LPs really have an edge over 2 pickup models - splitting that bridge pickup really expands capabilities. best, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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