TWANG Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I just got some pics and thought I'd show you guys this new Adaptor from WD.. you can see they are the new WD and the vibramate.. two different guitars shown. no messing around with new holes on the WD new one for archtops.. or the vibramate TWANG pics will go larger if you open them seperately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 What an idea! I like it, but I'm sure they cost like half the price of the whole bigsby, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Looks slick. How much is the B5 adapter, and does it work with a B50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Those were invented by those guys in Colorado, right? Cool! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Looks slick. How much is the B5 adapter' date=' and does it work with a B50?[/quote'] The vibramate for the b5 is $59.95. Just google it. I think it will work for b5-b500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 That's the classy way to go IMO......it just looks "finished"....or stock which is the point,but Twang did an excellent job as well IMO. Hey dumb question ,but does the adapter add height to the bigsby since it's essentially a plate that the standard Bigsby sits on right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 The vibramate for the b5 is $59.95. Just google it. I think it will work for b5-b500 Thanks. I've looked at the Vibramate before, but the one on the red 335 looks like a different style than the original Vibramate I've seen before. Maybe just cause it's black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 That's the classy way to go IMO......it just looks "finished"....or stock which is the point' date='but Twang did an excellent job as well IMO. Hey dumb question ,but does the adapter add height to the bigsby since it's essentially a plate that the standard Bigsby sits on right?[/quote'] Yeah it does, but not too much. It doesn't seem to be too bad on the 335, but some of the pics I've seen of it on a Les Paul put it up a little too high on the end of the B5 for me, because of the curve of the body. It worksbetter on a flat surface. http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-v5.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 These are new to me.. and my guy is checking on price. I'm going to call him in the am and check prices and relay all your questions. brand new so he wasn't sure about some things either. that's his own stromberg there... it will please you all to know he's as nuts as we are about working on his guitars. *G* I'm sure the vibramate is going to cost more than the other. I don't know by how much. thanks lay.. I thought mine looked pretty good, too. TWANG I'm getting a pic of the new Klusons installed on a guitar, too.. I'll relay that later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 http://www.axesrus.com/axehardware.htm#tremarm about 25 pics down are some bigsby style trems. they are at an ok price. has anyone tried these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef1010 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 can you post a link to the WD adapter - I was unable to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Josef. they haven't got it on website yet.. In fact, when I talked to them, they hadn't decided on a price yet. they're going to let me know. I may find out today, I have to make a call to them.. I'll post as soon as I know. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef1010 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 thanks TWANG - DO you have full body pictures of the 2 guitars? I'd like to see what the b5 looks like on the hollowbody with the full guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 The ZZ model.. on the black guitar. isn't priced yet, or in full production. They're working on getting the info up and seeing what they can do about all the different styles of semi hollows, etc. It wont be on the website for a bit.. but I'll let you know as soon as possible. I know the vibramate works on a B5. and dang I forgot to ask about the B50. I will though. Josef I'll email for another pic.. I got to yakkin' and spaced out some questions sorry.. you know how it is, two mod freaks blabbin away so one of them is bound to space out. I'm all tweaked up on this adaptor business. I just have to go out and make one myself. *G* tWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28v6r Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Twang, Yer a sod!!! As much as I'm loving your thread and the fact you a man with bigger cahounahs than I, for trying your own modifications your causing a great deal of Gas in my house! My missus although she likes the Gretsch Black Falcon c/w Bigsby she has informed me that if I try anything towards the gretsch she'd be more than happy to perform the amputation for free without anesthetic ... So after watching your thread, I'm now looking at a DOT335 to carry out the same manoeuvre to get as close to a gretsch as poss.... Damn You Twang!!! (P.S Keep up the good work!! Great thread by the way!:- ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef1010 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 thanks TWANG - if you need my email address let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 28, I am very happy to destroy your happy home.. Why should I be the only one being screamed at? Misery loves company.. and besides.. you know as well as me, we drown out the shouts with guitar playing in the end anyway! I may be doing the sheraton, too.. I just have to find me some gold aluminum. *L* josef.. I'll find out asap! TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 "I just have to find me some gold aluminum." spray it!](*,)/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 As I understand it, aluminum is hard to paint. something about it chemically reacting. for instance you can't spray paint your aluminum car wheels, it wont stay. Also, I think getting that gold over metal look out of paint would be pretty tough. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eor Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 yeah, keep us posted on this. i'd love to see gold ones for the other types of bigsbys. the longer ones, for sheratons/335s. from either of these two makers. i just want drill free options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 requested pics, link, pricing, material and more.. will post asap. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 "The ZZ adaptor is the one used on the black Monterey.It must be ordered for specific models,as the lengths vary from guitar to guitar. This fits the B50 Bigsby.Tone is noticeably increased by it's attachment to the end block as well as the stop tailpiece anchors. The Vibramate on the red Monterey is universal,as it's only attachment point is the stop tailpiece anchors.This uses a B5 Bigsby.The tone is neither increased nor decreased.It stays the same as with the stop tailpiece. The ZZ is the heavier of the two,but neither weighs much.The ZZ is available in nickle and gold.The Vibramate is only available in natural.cast aluminum.The Vibramate on the red Monterey has been painted semi flat black.It seems to go well with the guitar's gold hardware and black plastic trim. We're working on adding these to the website,but it may be a week more wait.I'll try totake more pix of the guitars." TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080720051942AAJRZxb you know you can spray aluminium... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Of course. Krylon Flat Black and 10 minutes will give you new appearing windshield wiper blades and arms. Could be worth a few extra nickels when selling (little known trade secret). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 As I understand it' date=' aluminum is hard to paint. something about it chemically reacting. for instance you can't spray paint your aluminumcar wheels, it wont stay. Also, I think getting that gold over metal look out of paint would be pretty tough. TWANG[/quote'] One can paint airplanes and aluminum siding, so I think it may be a matter of how obnoxious the paint has to be that will work. If I'm not mistaken, oil-based paints are just about illegal in California for health issues. I'll bet it requires an oil-based paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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