Members The_Robot Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Well, I put a Bigsby B7 on it! Here it is before the transformation: And with the Bigsby: It feels so much better with the Bigsby! I don't think it affects the tone so much really. But it is much smoother to play than before. And it actually stays in tune very well with the B7! Maybe I'll put a Bigsby on my Les Paul Classic to? So, what do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C-4 Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 If your guitar stays in tune just as well and it sounds and feels as you like, then you did a good thing. Sometimes, adding a Bigsby will not offer the results you have obtained. It becomes a gamble, especially when holes need to be drilled into the top. My only complaint with the tension bar is that it is so close to the bridge on LP's. It sits better on the ES-3X5's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EJD Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 That looks absolutely kickass, and I'm not a Les Paul - or even Gibson - guy. It looks really jazz. I dig that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 what i wanna do with mine is put a bigsby in it too, some Gibson 57's, and a graphite nut... yours looks way better now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoddy Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Wow...that looks great...good job! I think the tuning problems associated with Bigsbys are way over inflated...I put a B7 on my Tokai ES 120 four or five months ago and besides having to widen a couple of slots in the nut I haven't had any issues...I can whammy all day long and the thing stays in tune like a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EJD Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Wow...that looks great...good job! I think the tuning problems associated with Bigsbys are way over inflated...I put a B7 on my Tokai ES 120 four or five months ago and besides having to widen a couple of slots in the nut I haven't had any issues...I can whammy all day long and the thing stays in tune like a rock. Yup. As far as I'm concerned, it's all about the nut. Of course, there are the saddles and stuff, but I'd say the nut is the biggest factor. Graphite is your friend. I must compliment you on your new Bigsby again, OP. The guitar looks absolutely beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Azazael Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 The gold plated hardware really compliments that finish. Hows about gold everything? knobs, pickup rings, selector tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Wow. That looks great, and I am not a huge Bigsby fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les Paul Lover Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 That bigsby looks sexy. Very nicely done. When I read the title, I thought it might have been a case of beer tops glued to the body!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted February 4, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2010 I'm presuming that your original case is now surplus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_Robot Posted February 4, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 If your guitar stays in tune just as well and it sounds and feels as you like, then you did a good thing. Sometimes, adding a Bigsby will not offer the results you have obtained. It becomes a gamble, especially when holes need to be drilled into the top. My only complaint with the tension bar is that it is so close to the bridge on LP's. It sits better on the ES-3X5's. My bigsby isn't mounted flat against the top. My luthier put some washers under it so it would come up a little from the body. This way the angle to the bridge isn't that dramatic as it in on other Pauls I've seen. Also, the spring on my bigsby is quite stiff, so that surely helps tuning stability. I was a bit worried before actually because of the angle on other Bigsby's I have seen on Les Pauls, but with the washers the angle is quite the same as with a regular tailpiece. Here's a picture of what i mean: Sorry if my english contains many errors, but I try my best to write as good as possible.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les Paul Lover Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Again: lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phreddy Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Are you planning on getting a roller bridge? Wouldn't the regular bridge be kind of hard on the strings with the trem? Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EJD Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Are you planning on getting a roller bridge? Wouldn't the regular bridge be kind of hard on the strings with the trem?Scott +1 Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 very nice. I'm not a fan of gold hardware, but that looks very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C-4 Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 My bigsby isn't mounted flat against the top. My luthier put some washers under it so it would come up a little from the body. This way the angle to the bridge isn't that dramatic as it in on other Pauls I've seen. Also, the spring on my bigsby is quite stiff, so that surely helps tuning stability. I was a bit worried before actually because of the angle on other Bigsby's I have seen on Les Pauls, but with the washers the angle is quite the same as with a regular tailpiece. Here's a picture of what i mean: Sorry if my english contains many errors, but I try my best to write as good as possible.. Wow! Thank you for the explanation. Your english is excellent..do not short-change yourself about that. That is a great idea your lutheir had about the washers. I'm glad it worked out well for you. The guitar looks really fine...much better with the Bigsby then without it. Enjoy that bad boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stevieb Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 If it were me, I would not convert the other 'Paul to a Bigsby. I find the advantages and experience of having multiple guitars is enhanced when they are not too much the same. If you still want to convert it, there is a no-drill Bigsby kit- you can un-do the mod without any marks. YMMV... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_Robot Posted February 4, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Wow! Thank you for the explanation. Your english is excellent..do not short-change yourself about that. That is a great idea your lutheir had about the washers. I'm glad it worked out well for you. The guitar looks really fine...much better with the Bigsby then without it. Enjoy that bad boy. Thank you very much! And yes, I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Nice. I'm usually not a fan of gold hardware but it looks good with that red-wine color, in fact the addition of the bigsby makes all the gold look BETTER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orourke Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 Nice mod, great photography also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChitlins Posted February 4, 2010 Members Share Posted February 4, 2010 I'm presuming that your original case is now surplus? My LP w/ Bigsby fits in a regular LP case. The trem arm just needs to be rotated to point at the butt of the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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