es 339 upgrades

[jvi]

any suggestions for a bigsby model and bridge for my es 339 pelham blue 2013 ? I sold my strat to fund a j45 and miss the wang thang......J

[kidblast]

you want a B5.

 

You would also do well to look at the vibrate conversion kit which allows the addition of a bigsby with no permanent mods to your guitar.

 

model chart (which vibrate kit for your guitar)

http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-model-chart.php

 

in other words this: http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-v5-install.php

 

you can get the whole upgrade (B5 and V5) directly from Stew Mac:

 

http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/All_Hardware_and_Parts_by_Instrument/Archtop_Guitar_Parts/Archtop_Guitar_Bridges_and_Tailpieces/Bigsby_B5_with_Vibramate_V5_Polished_Aluminum.html

 

I added a B7 to my les paul standard, and my bro-inlaw added a B5 to his Tele. Typically very easy to do, (the telecaster requires that you also order the right "vintage" saddle replacement kit, which is where my brother in-law got hung up, it doesn't come with the V5, but you will not need any thing further than the v5/b5 combo)

 

only takes about 40 minutes to install, works like a charm (no need to change your bridge, just get some big bends nut sauce and keep the slots lubed.) and no mods (holes to drill) needed.

[jvi]

thanks for the tip, J