I have a B5 on my solid body Talman and a B7 on my sh Talman. Very nice. Testing how well the Gibson Lyre style trems take dive bombing and other kinds of abuse without going out of tune. I am not going for dive bombs, just subtle vibrato. 5 out of 5 stars (3) 3 product ratings - Bigsby B7 Vibrato Kit Chrome 0868013005. To me the Maestro Vibrola is the only only that looks good on an SG and is the classic setup for most 60's early 70's SG's. I have a vibramate kit and B5 installed on my Tele and I am very happy with it. ok - point taken - but what is of concern here is whether the bigsby is a big improvement over the maestro. Only 3 left.   Your previous content has been restored. (And, FWIW, this Vibrola was NOT inferior to a Bigsby!) This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. $149.99. For authenticity in its reissue series, Gibson has put the Vibrola back into production. but if its the custom shop historic SG, which costs something like 2500 (?) What do you guys think? Tailpieces. [Question] Vibrola vs. Bigsby on SG? Attach the cover plate to the base, securing with the small provided screws, and attach the arm. × Gibson Short Flange Mount Vibrola Nickel New (For SG Junior, Explorer, Firebird and Flying V) Most Vibrola tailpieces, including the Bigsby, Lyre and Maestro, exist in both long and short versions. why would you want to put a bigsby on it, I would cringe!! Brand New. ESP LTD Viper-400 Baritone RH Guitar - Black Satin w/ Bigsby & Soft Case. i want to know if the vibrola's holes could be hidden,maybe by fitting a B7? By This vibrola had Gibson part number GV19, and was designed for use on solid body guitars only. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Tuning stability is most important, followed by ease of use. I am not going for dive bombs, just subtle vibrato. Powered by Invision Community. Used on some Maestro vibrola builds. and nickel? so go with the bigsby for performance? Vibramate Dual Access Brass Saddles! Sell One Like This; Listings Price Guide. Follow this Product. For other vibrato systems like those more commonly seen on Fender® guitars, please visit our Tremolo Bridges page. Bigsby - while not as authentic in my mind, I know that this will be doable without drilling holes. folks can the trem fitted to the gibson historic sg/or angus young model be replaced with a bigsby without leaving three big ugly holes on the bodys top? I have never tried a Maestro and I was wondering which one to go with since Gibsons usually come stock with the Maestro and they would choose something good to fit that guitar. I just can't decide whether to put on a Vibrola or Bigsby trem. However it is my SG which needs a vibrato system and it seems that the main systems for it are the Bigsby and the Maestro Vibrola. Vibrola tailpieces include a licensed version of the Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, earlier version of Maestro Vibrola using roller bridge (U.S. Patent 3,124,991 filed in 1961, issued in 1964), and several in-house Gibson designs. Bigsby® B7 vibrato with tension bar, no bridge, solid body and thin archtop guitars. But I was wondering about Maestros and Bigsbys. The Bigsby was the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm, although vibrato is the technically correct term for the musical effect it produces. The Gibson designs did not have the impact of the Bigsby and Fender … We have a clear preference and would choose the Maestro every time. i think it's mounted by three screws which are right under were the retainer bar would be if i put a bigsby on,but i'm not sure? The Vibrolas didn’t hold up well under exceptionally heavy use, though they can be visually appealing. Vibramate Original Super Grip! The long version replaces a trapeze-style tailpiece, such as found on most archtop guitars, and transmits the string tension to the guitar side. I have tried the Bigsby B5 and that was quite nice. I'd also be concerned that once installed, the mounting holes from the stop tailpiece will be visible and ugly. mr benn, March 24, 2006 in Electric Guitars. % BP-0405 Spring for Bigsby® Tremolo ... Used on some Maestro vibrola builds. Allparts. Cosmetics wise, installation ease? By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. In contrast, the Sideways Vibrola adds considerable mass for little or no practical gain. 10. they work pretty well, but you will definitely be tuning your guitar much more than if you had a stop tailpiece. Recently been looking at pickup covers since they come without. Long Gibson® style vibrato with arm and cover. Upload or insert images from URL. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. this kicks the shite out of a standard SG reissue, the Angus SG is nothing more than an SG standard with "Angus" pickups (pure hype) and a worthless bridge, the 61 Reissue pwns the standard and Angus, the historic SG standard also comes in a stop tail version (great guitar btw), you can take the stop bar off, leaving to 1/4 inch holes (something like that) these holes can be filled with dowel and painted, you can then put the bigsby on, there are a few members here who have SG's with bigsby's, to be honest the vibrola works fine,but i love bigsbys esp SG's fitted with em, and like you said a standard would leave two big holes were the stud went if i fitted a bigsby to that. Guitar Replacement ( silvers ( china ) ) $ 99.00, firebird on my Talman! To Gibson Maestro Vibrola look and feel without Lyre 9 Bryan K. 9 months my... 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