I do love a semi-acoustic, and I love a Bigsby. So why not put one on a 335? While I’m at it I’m going to change the bridge for one with rollers saddles since Bigsby tremolos are notorious for not staying in tune. I’m also going to fit a String Butler as the headstock shape […]
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Gretsch – Bridge, Nut and Bigsby update
I like these, great value, really well made although there are some slight problems. Much as I love a Bigsby they do have one or 2 weak points. The first one is not staying in tune, or more correctly not returning to tune once you use the trem. Part of the problem is the bridge […]
Rickenbacker 330 – Bigsby conversion
I’ve often said that any guitar can be improved by fitting a Bigsby. I guess that’s not exactly true, but how about this one! Fitting it isn’t difficult, it’s only 4 screws after all. As ever the devil is in the detail though! I’m figuring about there…. Just far enough down to cover up the witness mark […]
Telecaster – Bone nut and setup
What a fantastic looking guitar. Got to love a Tele’, but a Tele with a Bigsby, even better! That black and white finish look just great. There’s some problems with the bridge though. It’s sitting rather low, I’m not sure if it’s able to rock backwards and forwards properly? The trouble is, if I raise it […]
How Green is your Gibson!
Had an interesting day in the Music Room, Lincoln today. You can find me there on the last Saturday of each month if you ever want a chat about your Guitar problems. Nothing out of the ordinary to deal with but one guitar for sale caught my eye… I love anything with a Bigsby and […]