clarkuss Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Does anyone know if the E Tremolos on the Korean guitars were actual bigsby brand or if it was epiphone's own creation? There is no Bigsby name on the ones I have found from the pics I have seen. Assuming it is not an official Bigsby product would it be correct to infer that they were made in Korea with the guitar and/or that they are up to scratch with a Bigsby B70? I just don't want to spend extra buying an Epi because it has a factory installed unit if it will need to be replaced by a real Bigsby... Photo Examples: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 JerryMac to this thread please. Just noticed you had a 'Kat with one of these on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 JerryMac to this thread please. Just noticed you had a 'Kat with one of these on it! I actually bought that tailpiece a few years ago at www.musicyo.com which was a Gibson owned website. No longer up and running AFAIK. I bought it because it was cheap, something like $55 USD. About a month later, I found that Flamekat on eBay, no parts just the wood, I knew I bought that tailpiece for a reason. I've installed a few Bigsby B-70s on various projects, and as far as I can see, they're basically the same. Although I don't know it for a fact, I would say they're made at the same place where they make the import Bigsby. I see no difference in performance. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thank Jerry, That's just what I needed to know. If it's good enough for you then I'm sure that it will be more than adequate for me. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrasso Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 This might not be the exact answer on where they were made, but I had inquired with Gibson to buy one for my Sorrento. Their reply: Hello, Thanks for the email. Unfortunately, this part is only made for production. Sorry for the inconvenience. At this time Gibson sells only pre-packaged parts through our Gibson Gear division. All packaged Gibson replacement parts listed online at http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Accessories/Replacement%20Parts/ can only be ordered through an authorized Gibson dealer. You can find dealers online at http://www.gibson.com/Dealers/ . For all other replacement parts, we suggest the aftermarket parts suppliers listed below; WD: 1-877-WDMUSIC www.wdmusic.com www.pickguards.com All Parts: 1-800-327-8942 www.allparts.com Stewart-McDonald: 1-800-848-2273 www.stewmac.com Warmoth: 253-845-0403 www.warmoth.com Gibson Customer Service 1-800-4GIBSON service@gibson.com I am looking for one just in case anyone is looking to part with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I love that 'e' Bigsby tailpiece... It looks much sexier than the b70's etc. which have a sort of cheap appeal to them... But that e makes it look nice... even better than a 'real' bigsby I wish I could find one and put it on my Casino.. JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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