Luthier Parts & Tools

Bigsby B60 Lightning Series I Vibrato for use on large acoustic and arch top guitars. The Bigsby vibrato tailpiece is a type of vibrato device for electric guitar designed by Paul A. Bigsby. The device allows musicians to bend the pitch of notes or entire chords with their pick hand for various effects. Bigsby B-60 Specifications

• Model Name: B-60
• Series: Lightning Series I
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 308 grams/10.9 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 5/8”/219.1 mm
• Overall Width: 3 7/8”/ 98.4 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8” Allen wrench and 5/16” socket wrench
• Available in Stainless Steel or Gold

*Designed for use on large hollow body guitars

Lightning Series II. The Bigsby vibrato tailpiece is a type of vibrato device for electric guitar designed by Paul A. Bigsby. The device allows musicians to bend the pitch of notes or entire chords with their pick hand for various effects.

• Model Name: B-700
• Series: Lightning Series II
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 345 grams/12.2 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 5/8"/ 219.1 mm
• Overall Width: 3 ¾"/95.3 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

*Designed for use on flat top electric guitars Bigsby Lightning Series Vibratos were created for players who want the Bigsby sound and "vibe", but for use on less expensive instruments.

Now you can install a Bigsby Vibrato on your American Standard Telecaster® style guitar without drilling any holes! The Vibramate V5-TEAS-1 Model Mounting Kit is designed for a Bigsby B5 Original Vibrato and will fit most American Standard Telecaster® guitars that have a 3-screw mount bridge. Vibramate The Vibramate V5-TEAS kit includes mounting hardware for the Bigsby B5 Vibrato and utilizes your existing Telecaster® pickup and mounting hardware. There is no need for drilling, soldering or removing the neck.

Original Bigsby flat vintage handle assembly.

Designed for use on arched top electric guitars Bigsby B16 Specifications

• Model Name: B-12
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Sand Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 344 grams/12.1 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 3/8" / 212.7 mm
• Overall Width: 3 5/8" / 92.1 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

This is the left-handed version of the Bigsby B3 designed for use on thin electric hollow and semi-hollow guitars. Mounting screws, arm spring, and washer included.

Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars. Bigsby B30 Specifications

• Model Name: B-30
• Series: Licensed Line
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 296 grams/10.4 oz.
• Overall Length: 7 ½"/190.5 mm
• Overall Width: 3 ¾"/95.3 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Bigsby B5 kit for Telecaster® guitars. This kit includes every part required to fit a B5 to a standard Telecaster® using the Bigsby bridge and bridge plate. The B5, sometimes referred to as the Bigsby "horseshoe" is designed for flat top solid body guitars and attaches via four screws to a guitar's top. The B5 is an extremely versatile vibrato unit. Includes

• Complete B5 Tailpiece with Mounting Hardware
• Bigsby Telecaster Bridge Plate with Studs and Anchors
• Bigsby Telecaster Bridge with Mounting Hardware

Bigsby B5 Specifications

• Model Name: B-5
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate Weight: 287 Grams
• Overall Length: 4.75"/120.65mm
• Overall Width: 3.7"/93.98mm

Note: Some drilling is required.

Designed for use on arched top electric guitars Bigsby B70 Specifications

• Model Name: B-70
• Series: Licensed Line
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 358 grams/ 12.6 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 11/16"/ 220.7 mm
• Overall Width: 3 ¾"/95.3 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Vibramate Standard V5 Adapter Mounting Kit, For Bigsby B5, Aluminum Now you can install a Bigsby Vibrato on your guitar without drilling any holes!

Genuine Bigsby® conventional Telecaster bridge for use with Bigsby vibrato. This is the stock bridge assembly used in B16 vibratos.
2 13/16” stud spacing.

Genuine Bigby bridge for Guild Special Archtop guitars. This bridge has a 2-1/16" string spacing with a 3” stud spacing.

Genuine Bigsby® flat handle assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. The is the stock handle assembly to the Kalamazoo series vibratos. This unit attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.

Genuine Bigsby® replacement handle stud.

Now you can install your original model Bigsby Fender F logo vibrato on your vintage Telecaster® guitar without drilling any holes! The Vibramate V5-TEV Stage II Model Mounting Kit is designed for the original F logo Bigsby B5 vibrato and will fit most standard Telecaster® guitars that have a vintage style "Ash-Tray" bridge and 4-screw mount. The Vibramate V5-TEV Stage II kit includes mounting hardware for the Bigsby original F logo B5 Vibrato and utilizes your existing Telecaster® pickup and bridge saddles. There is no need for drilling, soldering or removing the neck. The Vibramate V5-TEV Stage II automatically positions the Bigsby Vibrato, neck pickup, and bridge saddles in the proper orientation ensuring a clean, finished appearance with great performance.

Vibramate V5-TEV Stage II with FilterTron - TV Jones Ash-Tray Bridge option. Now you can install a Bigsby Vibrato on your vintage Telecaster® guitar without drilling any holes! The Vibramate V5-TEV Stage II Model Mounting Kit is designed for a Bigsby B5 Original Vibrato and will fit most standard Telecaster® guitars that have a vintage style "Ash-Tray" bridge and 4-screw mount. The kit includes mounting hardware for the Bigsby B5 Vibrato and utilizes your existing Telecaster® pickup and bridge saddles.

Vibramate V5-TEV Stage II with Shorty Ash-Tray Bridge option. Now you can install a Bigsby Vibrato on your vintage Telecaster® guitar without drilling any holes! The Vibramate V5-TEV Stage II Model Mounting Kit is designed for a Bigsby B5 Original Vibrato and will fit most standard Telecaster® guitars that have a vintage style "Ash-Tray" bridge and 4-screw mount. The kit includes mounting hardware for the Bigsby B5 Vibrato and utilizes your existing Telecaster® pickup and bridge saddles.

Genuine Bigsby® bronze roller bearing. Fits between P-GB-PIN-X and P-GB-ROLLER-S. These are the stock bearings used in B5, B7, and B12 vibratos.

Genuine Bigsby® bridge assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units.

Genuine Bigsby® narrow, stationary handle for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This 50s style fixed arm is a single piece and does not swivel.

Genuine Bigsby® replacement flat handle with pre-installed stud. This flat handle is the stock handle used on most Kalamazoo Series vibratos.

Genuine Bigsby® replacement hinge for Gretsch by Bigbsy B3C and B6C vibratos.

Genuine Bigsby® replacement hinge for use with B11 and B12 vibratos. Gold finish. Hinge pin sold separately.

Bigsby long B6-style hinge plate.