jerome_travis Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thinking of putting one on an SG! which provides better tuning stability? I believe both are already good for light wiggles, but what about function and ease of use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony_JB Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Well, they are both basically use the same design so I'm pretty sure both will be similar in "ease of use". However, I've always seen SG's with the Maestro and never the Bigsby. I'd think I would go with the Maestro. It boosts the bad *** factor way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I personally think the bigsby is a chunkier, more badass look, while the vibrola is a more vintagey classic-y look. That said, I think Bigsbys look a bit out of place on an SG, however only go for the maestro if you plan to get the full-length one: Good: Bad: End of topic. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 totally agree! the long one looks sweet! let's say i have a stoptail on the SG and I wanna convert it to a maestro - any drilling/etc needed? or is it a foolproof plug n play? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 From memory alone, I believe the long and short versions are the same but one has a cover plate. In which case you should only need to stick in those three screws, never owned a geet with a vibrola though so I can't verify that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I'd think I would go with the Maestro. It boosts the bad *** factor way up. Amen! The Maestro is one of the coolest "looks" on a guitar ever' date=' in my opinion! Here's one that I currently own ... [img']http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo264/midiman56/SANY0040.jpg[/img] ... and here's the one that I hope to have in my hot little hands by the end of the month (my b-day's on the 24th!) Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Oh ... I remembered something else I wanted to say before I went off on a GAS-induced tangent: The Maestro is much easier to string. The Bigsby can be a bit daunting until you get the hang of it! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 MIDI- Wow, That black 'n gold looks sharp!! - 20% nowadays or are we talkin' major cussin' from us in the gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 MIDI-Wow' date=' That black 'n gold looks sharp!! - 20% nowadays or are we talkin' major cussin' from us in the gallery... [/quote'] Are you talking about my employee discount from GC. tg? It depends on the cost of the guitar ... In this case it's pretty damn good! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Maestro every time. Restringing is much easier, the action is much more direct/sensitive - you have to move a Bigsby much further to get the same movement in pitch. You shouldn't get tuning issues with either of them if they're properly fitted. If your guitar has a tune-o-matic you need to switch to one with rolling saddles. I think Bigsbys look great but I'll never fit another one and regret the one I put on my Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I have guitars with both and I like the feel of the Maestro over the Bigsby, hands down. It has a much more immediate effect whereas I have to move the handle further on the Bigbsy to ge tthe same effect. A Maestro definitely looks better on an SG/G-400 in my opinion. After restinging my Bigsbys several times, they really aren't that hard. There are a few tricks that make it pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 ... and here's the one that I hope to have in my hot little hands by the end of the month (my b-day's on the 24th!) Jim Oh man, I want one of those. Very, very badly. But I'm still "in debt" to my old lady for allowing me to buy my Telecaster. Besides, 5 electric guitars in the house and she's going to have something to say, I know... I think an SG with a Maestro is going to be a source of eternal gas for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 all this is making me GAS for gibbo '61!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claydots Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Maestro.... didn't have to think twice.... This little baby is still for sale or trade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Wow, the hotness of that SG is massive when it's not in that yucky(imo) antique off-white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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