Members ponch Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hey Guys I Was thinking about putting a tremolo / bigsby onto my 72' custom telecaster. what do you think ? is it or also post your pics with them on too !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members ponch Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 thanks what do you think about putting them on a telecaster? more specifaccly this one; (this isnt my EXACT guitar, but same model and make) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderMIJ72RITeleCustom2_1.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 thanks what do you think about putting them on a telecaster? more specifaccly this one; (this isnt my EXACT guitar, but same model and make) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderMIJ72RITeleCustom2_1.JPG go for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Haven't had a chance to take a good picture of this one yet. Here is a quick cell picture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 When I can afford it, I will be getting a vibramate for my Palo Escrito Tele and it will be getting Bigsbyfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members sxyryan Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 ^^^^ That's kinda epic looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 For anyone interested tubesandmore.com seems to have the best prices on bigsby's that I've come across recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Well, if you make two threads, guess I gotta post twice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carbohydrates Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Only the one right now. I used to own this, though. I love wire arm Bigsbys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 A Bigsby would be cool on your Tele, OP. They work on just about anything that doesn't look especially modern or pointy. Here are my 2 Bigsby gals: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fendert Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 thanks what do you think about putting them on a telecaster? more specifaccly this one; (this isnt my EXACT guitar, but same model and make) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/FenderMIJ72RITeleCustom2_1.JPG Don't do it man. bigspys are great on some guitars, and function really well with them, but You will find with your telecaster the bigspy will look very pleasing to the eye, but change the characteristics of its playability. a former band mate did the same thing with his tele. It looked AWESOME! but within 3 weeks he took it off. and now he has the holes where he drilled it. I dont mean to be contrary, I just would hate to see someone mess up a great guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 a former band mate did the same thing with his tele. It looked AWESOME! but within 3 weeks he took it off. and now he has the holes where he drilled it. If the OP goes the vibramate route this is a non issue. I suggest it because of the concerns you raised above. It will change the guitar BUT, It can be removed with no harm done to the guitar. They look pretty cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Don't do it man. bigspys are great on some guitars, and function really well with them, but You will find with your telecaster the bigspy will look very pleasing to the eye, but change the characteristics of its playability. a former band mate did the same thing with his tele. It looked AWESOME! but within 3 weeks he took it off. and now he has the holes where he drilled it. I dont mean to be contrary, I just would hate to see someone mess up a great guitar its fine your not being contray, i wanted negative and positive thoughts from peeps and ive got it. i just thoguht about the idea of it and stuff, but like you said i dont want to ruin that guitar. i might just buy one eventually with it already on, ie gretchs or sommin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 If the OP goes the vibramate route this is a non issue. I suggest it because of the concerns you raised above. It will change the guitar BUT, It can be removed with no harm done to the guitar. They look pretty cool too. ill have to check them out, i havnt heard of them before, yh i wouldnt want to ruin my guitar and let it have holes etc in it, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 just checked out the vibramate option and that looks awesome like mrbrown49 said, there is no drilling required,i love how you just take the saddle off the intial guitar and put the new one in and then the bigsby sits on the points of the new saddle. if that makes any senseim defo going to have to purchase one of these !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 just checked out the vibramate option and that looks awesomelike mrbrown49 said, there is no drilling required,i love how you just take the saddle off the intial guitar and put the new one in and then the bigsby sits on the points of the new saddle. if that makes any senseim defo going to have to purchase one of these !!! Their bigsby prices are high though. Get the plate from them, but order the bigsby from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 correct me if im being dumb do i have to buy a bigsby and then the vibramate kit ? or is ALL of it part of the vibramate ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Their bigsby prices are high though. Get the plate from them, but order the bigsby from here. just seen your post after i posted mine. i was gonna ask if it came as a pack or if i had to buy them sepeartly cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Looks like they sell them separately. 155 for b5 is too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members zerostreet Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 I say go for it! I love the look of a tele with a bigsby! Here's my wildkat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flogger59 Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 ^^^^That's kinda epic looking. It's a kinda epic guitar. Non boogered 345s and 355s become rarer every day. The vintage crowd seems to think it's OK to excise the Varitone and turn them into 335s. I contend that the Varitone models are a different instrument, and it rivals a HSS Strat for versatility, and gets a much better HB sound, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 the only problem with that site is its american, and i dont like ordering from outside the uk, ill have a look at places over here though !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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