acousticworship Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hey all, I'm really thinking about putting a Bigsby on my Casino. Do they stay in tune pretty well? Any reason I shouldn't do this? Bigsby's website recommends a B7 or imported B70 for a 335 or Epi Sheraton, I'm assuming this would be the same one I need for my Casino? I also need to change the saddles, correct? Do you use roller saddles or what? Any tips on installation? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I've heard the B7 is pretty reliable (standard). The B70 isn't that cheap either. I don't know about the others but I knew a guy who used a B6 with no problem although just about every other Casino i've seen with a bigsby has been the B7(0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntaway Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 U2 recently did a concert at the BBC in London. On one of their new numbers, The Edge used an Epiphone Casino, looked late 60's, early 70's, with a Vebrola. These look much more original than that great lump of a bigsby. Have a look here. http://www.marshallparts.com/categories/34/5/Bridges-Bridge-Parts-and-Tailpieces.htm Ive got a 96 Peeless Casino and will be keeping that stock. The job is simple enough to do. Kit comes with templates & screw etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I think the plain one would look ugly on a casino. Makes me think of an SG!! The old Epi ones look quite cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntaway Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 That a great guitar. Yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Haha! I wish. Google images. Just thought I'd show the Epiphone Vibrola/bigsby copy from the 60s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntaway Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I see your a bit of a casino fan. I to have a 96 Peerless in Vitage Cherry Sunburst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hey all' date=' I'm really thinking about putting a Bigsby on my Casino. Do they stay in tune pretty well? Any reason I shouldn't do this? Bigsby's website recommends a B7 or imported B70 for a 335 or Epi Sheraton, I'm assuming this would be the same one I need for my Casino? I also need to change the saddles, correct? Do you use roller saddles or what? Any tips on installation? Thanks in advance![/quote'] I too want to put a Bigsby on my Casino... I'd go for a B7... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Couple fellers you might have heard of put Bigsbys (B7) on their Casinos. Didn't seem to interfere with their playing none. Paul McCartney and George Harrison were their names. I put one on mine too (even though you probably haven't heard of me), and it not only works great, it also counteracts the neck-heavy tendency of the Casino sans-Bigsby. Here 'tis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Yeah I've got a 96 Peerless one too, same finish. Also got two others. Only guitar I'd really play live. Not too keen on solidbodies and i like the lightweight feel and p90 sound. I quite fancy putting a bigsby on a casino. Maybe if I win this one... Bridge and nut need to be reversed to make it back into a right handed so considering it has two holes in it already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntaway Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Yes I've seen that one. As it's already got some extra holes in it & you need to change the nut, will make a good little project. Good Luck. 96 Peerless Epiphone Casino, 2000 Saein Epiphone Les Paul Studio, 1999 Martin D18, 1956 Hofner Senator, 2004 Fender Jazz bass, Fender Acoustic bass, [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I put a B70 on my epi lp, and ButchCassidy put a B700, *same only black* on his sheri. they fit nicely. You can pay the extra money if you want,for the B7.. I have no problem at all with mine. Fitting to a casino would be easier than with a sheri, since you already have a trapeze tail. They line up slick, and look great. I used a roller bridge on my epi lp. The Schaller requires different bushing holes though, so I don't recommend it, since there are roller bridge that will use the same bushings. Here's my three epis here's my lp with b70 bigsby. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I cheated and bought mine with one alreadY installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acousticworship Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Wow, thanks for all the replies. There are some beautiful Casinos posted here. I need to get a better shot of mine. It's an '01 Peerless. I'm still toying with this Bigsby idea. I'll keep you all posted on my progress. I'm sure I'll have some questions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I've always throught about installing a Bigsby, mostly because the Casino is the best guitar to do it to - there are no holes to cover because of the trapeze tailpiece. But considering the amount of use the trem on my Strats get, I don't think it's worth my money. I'm now considering one for the Melody Maker (which I don't have yet), but that's just for the sake of modifying the guitar... again, since I probably won't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redddog Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I put one on my "01 Peerless. It is super easy to do and it MAKES that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiSheriMan Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hey all' date=' I'm really thinking about putting a Bigsby on my Casino. Do they stay in tune pretty well? Any reason I shouldn't do this? Bigsby's website recommends a B7 or imported B70 for a 335 or Epi Sheraton, I'm assuming this would be the same one I need for my Casino? I also need to change the saddles, correct? Do you use roller saddles or what? Any tips on installation? Thanks in advance![/quote'] I just sent my Sheri to my tech to have a B7 installed. Was tempted to try and do the job myself but had second thoughts last minute. Something about drilling into that Elitist finish which just scares the living sh@*_ oyut of me!!! I asked my tech about the bridge, he recommended leaving the standard ABR-1 bridge in and trying it this way before condidering other options. He also is not a huge fan of roller bridges.... Will post pictures as soon as i get her back... can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 But considering the amount of use the trem on my Strats get' date=' I don't think it's worth my money. [/quote'] A Bigsby Trem and a Fender Strat Trem sound and feel completely different. And when you're not using the Bigsby, the arm stays nicely out of your way. I have both, and prefer to use the Strat as a hardtail. I pretty much only use the trem on my two Bigsby-equipped guitars (Casino and 1968 Guild Starfire III) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 cookieman.. that's really a great looking top.. very nice guitar! TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Does a Casino with a Bigsby stay in tune fairly well? mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Does a Casino with a Bigsby stay in tune fairly well? mgm Pretty well as long as you don't do any dive bombs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 cookieman.. that's really a great looking top.. very nice guitar!TWANG Thanks TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyFingers Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I just got my Peerless ebony Casino done...I put a black B-700 Bigsby on her with a black wilkinson roller bridge...I also had the nut sloted for my strings and was adviced to use "nut sauce" whenever I change strings... Now it stays in tune...before that forget it...! :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumblinman Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Twang, is that an LP 100 with a Bigsby on it in your pic in this thread? Looks like one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENT E Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Just something to contemplate. The B7 is a heavy sucker, and will make the guitar unbalanced, I put one on my Riviera which I regret sometimes due to the weight, and change of tone. The Riv' had this nice airy sound similar to the Casino with the trapeze tailpiece, although the B7 gave it a little more sustain, I kinda' wish I never messed with it. I've mean't to put a set of Grover tunamatics on it to try to counter balance the weight, but haven't got to it yet. Maybe someone with the B7 already installed can give you more insight. I think I'll just leave my Casino as is, though very cool looking, I'm happy with it as is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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