patrick ginnaty Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I don't see Maestro Vibrolas on the company site... I'd like to put one on my '89 SG (without paying $400 for a used one). I was gonna "Ask Henry", but couldn't log in on that forum. Here's another pic... note the 335 w/Maestro Some other pics at http://www.patrickginnaty.com (gig pics, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Aftermarket parts dealers such as AllParts sell generic versions. It's exactly the same vibrato without the etching and "Gibson" logo. They are most probably built by the same company in the same factory as the "Gibson" versions, and the retailers are just not authorized or licensed to sell the trademarked logo products. Trademark usage licensing can be very expensive. If you want one with the etching and logo, you probably have no other choice but e-bay or a Gibson dealer. Gibson authorized dealers, service centers and repair shops have access to repair/replacement parts that are not available direct to the general public, but then you have to pay their "markup". Their gonna getcha one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 ... Their gonna getcha one way or another. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick ginnaty Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 In the late 70s (inluenced by Larry Carlton), I took off the Maestro on my 335, put on a stop tailpiece (it has the inserts under the Custom made plaque). I decided that the longer string length with the Maestro made for a slinkier feel, so I changed back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Can't help you on your quest.........I'm a Bigsby man myself...........I like your geetar playin' by the way.......... .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canon_mutant Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 After buying my Lifeson blind, I am positive that had I actually spent time with the design I wouldn't have. I think it's a worthless tremolo design. Combined with the tendency for both the Nashville/ABR bridges to be too high off the deck and consequently they do flex somewhat under the tremolo strain, tuning problems are just about guaranteed. I went to a roller bridge and though it hurt sustain just slightly the guitar will stay in tune fairly well now with lockers on the other end. That's with only a very subtle trem usage or, as Alex does, just don't use it at all. Also, the tremolo itself doesn't trem chords as well as other designs because of the torque applied bends the high strings a lot more than the low ones. Don't own a Bigsby yet but true FR, licensed FR, and even Wilkensons are functionally better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 ... I think it's a worthless tremolo design. ... Too bad you've had so much trouble. I've got a maestro on my 65 Gibson MM (purchased used in 74). Never had one lick of trouble. Works great. Still using it to this day. So I wouldn't agree with it being a worthless design. After all, they've been factory installed for over 50 years. If you're the original purchaser, have you contacted Gibson about the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Take it this is another thing that radio shack doesnt sell(shakes head dissaprovingly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canon_mutant Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Too bad you've had so much trouble. I've got a maestro on my 65 Gibson MM (purchased used in 74). Never had one lick of trouble. Works great. Still using it to this day. So I wouldn't agree with it being a worthless design. After all, they've been factory installed for over 50 years. If you're the original purchaser, have you contacted Gibson about the problem? Everyone I know that bought a Lifeson has tuning problems because of that tremolo. Lifeson himself said this: Also know guya with the SG Maestro with the exact same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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