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Started by T-Gripped. Last reply by ILL GREEN Mar 2, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I would like to build a sold body. But I do not own a router nor have ever used one. Does anyone notch the back with hand tools? Any tips or pointers?? TIA!Continue
Started by Tex Pierce. Last reply by Tex Pierce Sep 30, 2017. 6 Replies 0 Likes
What would be the best string spacings and is it better to start in the middle of the neck or use upper or lower side? I have 2 solid body electrics, one a epi less paul II and a fender afinity tele.…Continue
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Hello, it's been a while since I've posted on CBN.Recently I've been focusing on solid body instruments, and this one just might inspire you to greater levels.This is a 26" Baritone Stick Dulcimer,…Continue
Started by Nick Johnson. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Hey everyone. I'm still pretty new around here and I like that there seems to be a group…Continue
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This is a Hofner style tremolo, like a Bigsby requires no routing it mounts on top, like a Bigsby works best with a roller bridge, NB I say works best, you could probably get away with a $6 economy style bridge, if you kept the notches clean and a little bit lubed.
http://www.allparts.com/GB-0506-010-Economy-Solid-Body-Bridge_p_153...
This is a Gibson style roller bridge, where the Bigsby would replace the tailpiece.
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-Brass-Roller-Bridge-Locking-S...
See, this is a roller style bridge for a Tele, they just remove the part where the strings feed thru, it's a flat plate.
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xaviere-Tele-Roller-Bridge-for-Vibrato-...
For a Bigsby, your best going with a roller bridge of some kind, to take the friction off the strings. I've seen them in Gibson style, I think I saw them in Tele style as well.
Do you absolutely have to have a Bigsby? The Hofner style vibrato might be an easier fit?
G'Day All, after a bit of help if possible ? I have an old Strat Style electric that I'm totally modifying, the prob is I want to add a B5 Bigsby vibrato but unsure of the best sort of bridge to use and the easiest to fit this style, have checked out heap's an all kind's on the web, most seem to fit Gibson style though with the 2 wheel's etc or would I be better off and just make my own Bone bridge and would that work ? Cheer's
anyone know why the pics are stretched? yours don't seem to be jef.
those vees are fab.
and congrats on the guit for Nils lofgren, we still play his old 'cry tough 'album now and again..;)
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