truetone6 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Any downside to putting a Bigsby on my VMLP like the one below? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 No downside at all. Except that it'll have a Bigsby on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BentonC Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 The only downside I can see would be for folks who don't like Bigsby tailpieces. If you like 'em, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackflag Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Other than looks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Use a vibramate mount - http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-v7-lp-install.php No routing or drilling. Made for use with a Bigsby Original B7 (not a third party knockoff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetone6 Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Use a vibramate mount - http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-v7-lp-install.php No routing or drilling. Made for use with a Bigsby Original B7 (not a third party knockoff). That is a great idea,thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 That is a great idea' date='thanks for the link![/quote'] I've heard about some not being happy with how high up it sits with the Vibra-thingy. Not enough break angle at the bridge. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentw Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 If you use a Bigsby or want to then do it. Bigsbys are cool when used correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I've heard about some not being happy with how high up it sits with the Vibra-thingy. Not enough break angle at the bridge. ... That's kind of like the ol' don't "wrap over the stop" debate - goes on for pages. Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 That's kind of like the ol' don't "wrap over the stop" debate - goes on for pages. Just sayin' I know how that goes... that's why I only top-wrap every other string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I've heard about some not being happy with how high up it sits with the Vibra-thingy. Not enough break angle at the bridge. Just sayin'. I installed mine without a vibramate and without drilling a single hole. The strap button's screw will fasten the tailpiece securely, and string tension keeps everything squared away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 http://forums.gibson.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=32410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I installed mine without a vibramate and without drilling a single hole. The strap button's screw will fasten the tailpiece securely' date=' and string tension keeps everything squared away. [/quote'] Sounds good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyrod Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Any downside to putting a Bigsby on my VMLP like the one below? I wanna put that kind of bigsby on my next Tribute gold top.... if I get it one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I wouldn't put one on, you may just end up having too much fun ....lol j/k It's your guitar and whatever makes you happy can never be wrong ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Guitarra Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hey BK.. Thanks for the Bigsby Original B7 adapter for Les Paul guitars. I am planning to put one of these babies on my Epihone Les Paul Custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Big_G - Yer welcome. Let us know how that turns out . . . with pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 My only suggestion with any vibrato or tremolo on the guitar make sure you use graphite or Big Bend's nut sauce in your nut slots. This fixes all tuning issues, do not let anyone tell you differently. Most common problem with tuning is never the tuners or tremolo, it is usually the string getting caught in the nut slot which is an easy fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Yup. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Guitarra Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Sure thing BK[biggrin]! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Those Bigsbys look nice but the American version looks super beefy and a little big on a Les Paul. The "Bigsby Licensed" version that comes in some Gibsons and Taylor electrics is cheaper and not as beefy and big, my Casino has one and it is just fine for the use I give it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Guitarra Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Big_G - Yer welcome. Let us know how that turns out . . . with pics. I calculate approx. $430.00 for the Bigsby 7 in gold, the adapter in gold and a gold roller bridge that fits les paul. Probably order the gear around Christmas. It is going to look pretty sweet:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I'm waitin' on the pics. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodhijames Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 One vote for yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I'm all for it if it doesn't damage existing guitar. Not if it were a rare one, then that's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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