colin4195 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hey, i have a black gibby sg, as shown below. There is a 99% chance I don't do this, but would it look cool if I put a new stop piece on it that can use a tremelo are. they are obnoxiously big, but i feel like it might be cool, and would it go out of tune without changing up the nut for a locking not??? Also, how much do you think it would cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hey, i have a black gibby sg, as shown below. There is a 99% chance I don't do this, but would it look cool if I put a new stop piece on it that can use a tremelo are. they are obnoxiously big, but i feel like it might be cool, and would it go out of tune without changing up the nut for a locking not??? Also, how much do you think it would cost? I guess your best bet would be to go with the maestro. I cant remember where to find the gibson engraved ones, but there are a bunch of non-engraved maestros that would work. allparts.com has non-engraved ones. I believe they carry nickel and gold. nickel is $150 and if I recall corectly the gold should be $180. I'll have to search that one up for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin4195 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 would it be pratical, how much would you expect it to cost to put in, and how would it afftect tuning? Also, what about a bigsby arm, and again, how does it affect tuning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Sprint Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Stetsbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 You could wait for the Vibramate - http://www.vibramate.com/coming-soon.php No drilling, mounts into the stop bar anchors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin4195 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 good thought, i am liking the bigsby though. Can someone please answer these for me: - How much would it cost in total. I know I can get the part for about 170, but how about having a tech put it on for me? - Would it make my tuning worse? - If so, would it require a nut or tuner change? - Would it look cool, and would you do it to your guitar if you had the time and money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 good thought, i am liking the bigsby though.Can someone please answer these for me: - How much would it cost in total. I know I can get the part for about 170, but how about having a tech put it on for me? - Would it make my tuning worse? - If so, would it require a nut or tuner change? - Would it look cool, and would you do it to your guitar if you had the time and money? I've had a couple Bigsby trems in the past and still have trems on some of my electrics - look at my avatar. Cost: MF has it for $160 - http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bigsby-B5-Flat-Top-SolidBody-Bridge-Gibson-Style?sku=300203 It shouldn't make you're tuning worse. Nut or tuner change not necessary, just make sure yer strings are properly strung to the tuning pegs. If you got some cash to blow, locking tuners are nice. However, buy some Big Bends Nut Sauce (or other lube) to use on yer nut and saddle slots. - http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Big-Bends-Lil-Luber-Ultra-Nut-Sauce-Applicator?sku=421531 Look cool ? - here's pic - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Sprint Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Vibramate + Bigsby B5 is fine, very clean mounting; with a Schaller roller bridge or roller saddles for the TOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin4195 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 thats cool. My only 2 worries are tuning after using trem, and i ate drilling into my finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanbeastie Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 i have to admit, i kinda like the idea of a bigsby trem on my faded too. I wont do it because i love the guitar as is, however i have my eye on the ibanez artcore with the trem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin4195 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thats why I don't want to do it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanbeastie Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 if you want the bigsby or bigsby style tremelo, my suggestion would be go for a total change of heart. leave the sg as is and go look at the ibanez or gretsch. you can pick up new from $400 upwards. musiciand friend has a special on the ibanez just now but the gretsch are more expensive. you get the tremelo as well as the hollow/semi hollow tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Come on, put that Bigsby on her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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