matiac Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Lately I've been toying with the idea of installing a Bigsby on the JT133, and was wondering if the appropriate model is universal for ES type guitars, or perhaps one of those "Les Trems"? I may not even do it at all, was just wondering if it could be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Lately I've been toying with the idea of installing a Bigsby on the JT133, and was wondering if the appropriate model is universal for ES type guitars, or perhaps one of those "Les Trems"? I may not even do it at all, was just wondering if it could be done. Don't quote me on this but I think for that style geet you'd want a B7 (original) or B70 (licensed copy) model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 RaSTuS is right --- the B7, B70 or B700 are the right models and will work on any thinline semi-hollow. I put one on this Riff ES-345 copy (made by Peerless, and a superb guitar!) and it's mighty fine indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 OK, so anything in the 7 series will work...hmm...can grab one for next to nothing, not sure if it's within that series though, I gotta find out. OK Thanky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 The thing about the 7 series is that it has the extra roller bar, which screws into the top of the guitar and produces a steeper break angle over the bridge (which produces more sustain and also keeps the strings seated in the bridge slots). The 6 series is intended for deeper bodied archtops with a floating bridge on a raised saddle. A thinline with a fixed bridge doesn't have nearly the bridge height, so the extra roller bar compensates. The 3 series is shorter than the 6, so some players can make these work, but the 7 series was specifically designed for thinline archtops --- 335's, Guild Starfires, Epi Casinos, and their relatives. Even the Epi Wildkat uses one, though it's a much smaller-bodied guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 OK, so anything in the 7 series will work...hmm...can grab one for next to nothing, not sure if it's within that series though, I gotta find out. OK Thanky! Is it possible to grab two Matt ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Nah, just the one, and it's not what I need, says it's a 6 series, soooooooo, off to G.C. to see what they'll fleece me for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Has anyone tried one of the ZZ Guitarworks Bigsby units? I have thought about installing a Bigsby before, but the thought of a drill in my hands is just frightening. According to ZZ Guitarworks you can install in minutes with existing holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yeah I would want it so I could take it off if I wanted without any holes, I've seen them put on using just the strap button before with no ill effect, that's probably what I'd do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 There are a couple of youtube videos showing the ZZ Guitarworks Bigsby. They look pretty convincing. I guess I would need to swap the bridge as well. Not sure about the nut? Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 There are a couple of youtube videos showing the ZZ Guitarworks Bigsby. They look pretty convincing. I guess I would need to swap the bridge as well. Not sure about the nut? Any advice? I always have a roller bridge and a Tusq XL nut on my Bigsby geets, works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I always have a roller bridge and a Tusq XL nut on my Bigsby geets, works a treat. Hey Rob, how BIG of a difference does the roller bridge actually make? I thought about getting one for my p93 since so many people seem to get them for their guitars that have Bigsby's, but honestly, I have never had any problems whatsoever with my stock bridge and the guitar stays in tune and plays great. What are the advantages of the roller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Hey Rob, how BIG of a difference does the roller bridge actually make? I thought about getting one for my p93 since so many people seem to get them for their guitars that have Bigsby's, but honestly, I have never had any problems whatsoever with my stock bridge and the guitar stays in tune and plays great. What are the advantages of the roller? It's simply a friction thing for me, being an old mech designer the physics is key, and you get less wear and tear on the strings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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