heron Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Anyone have suggestions for a guitar that sounds similar to an ES-335 but has a tremolo and maybe a smaller body? I have a 335 and I love it, but want a tremolo too. Hopefully one that's as stable (tuning wise) as my strat's tremolo. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10PoundLester Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 (edited) Here's your baby - Duesenberg Les Trem. It is designed for stop-tailepiece bridges. : https://reverb.com/item/31713085-vintage-upgrade-duesenberg-goldo-les-trem-ii-w-abr-1-roller-bridge-nickel-flat-arm-version-4-gibson-reissues-bolts-on-to-most-stop-tail-guitars-1-3-weight-of-bigsby Edited June 25 by 10PoundLester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heron Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 Cool, looks interesting. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 The Guitar would be an ES-339. Like this. You can get a Bigsby B-7 & Vibramate for a traditional Bigsby without drilling an any holes. This is an example on a Les Paul. But, they Bigsby’s & Vibramates for ES335’s, 345’s, 355’s, 339’s & most other models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larsongs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Here’s one. https://reverb.com/item/77473873-upgraded-2022-gibson-es-339-figured-blueberry-burst-throbak-p90s-premium-bigsby-b3n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 You might try to find a clean used Gibson Memphis ES Les Paul. Add a Bigsby B-7 & Vibramate. They are Semi Hollow Body like a 335. Much lighter than the 339’s. I bought the Gibson Memphis Blacktop ES Les Paul new back in 2015. I had Sweetwater’s Mod shop add a Bigsby B-7 & Vibramate. It is a beauty & looks completely factory. Plus it’s completely reversible not leaving any holes. With Bigsby it’s 7 lbs. Super light. Super Guitar. Here’s a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsjazz Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 On 6/25/2024 at 1:25 AM, heron said: Anyone have suggestions for a guitar that sounds similar to an ES-335 but has a tremolo and maybe a smaller body? I have a 335 and I love it, but want a tremolo too. Hopefully one that's as stable (tuning wise) as my strat's tremolo. Thanks! Why does it need to be smaller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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