Luthier Parts & Tools

Bigsby

Vibrato tailpieces designed by Paul A. Bigsby.
P-GB-SHAFT-1X Anchor Bar - Bigsby, string-mount for vibrato
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Genuine Bigsby anchor bars for vibrato units. Anchor bars are also referred to as pivot bars and string shafts.
$37.95
P-GB-HANDLE-2X Handle - Bigsby, Chet Atkins complete assembly
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Genuine Bigsby® Chet Atkins complete handle assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This assembly attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.
Starting at $46.95
P-GB-HANDLE-10X Handle - Bigsby, Stationary, Narrow
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Genuine Bigsby® narrow, stationary handle for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This 50s style fixed arm is a single piece and does not swivel.
Starting at $24.95
P-GB-BEARING-1 Bushing - Bigsby, Roller, Bronze, for B5, B7, B12
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.
$4.95
P-GB-HANDLE-1X Vibrato Handle - Bigsby, Flat with Stud
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Genuine Bigsby® replacement flat handle with pre-installed stud. This flat handle is the stock handle used on most Kalamazoo Series vibratos.
$46.80
P-GB7-GG Vibrato - Bigsby, B7, for arch-top electrics, gold face
Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. Original Kalamazoo Line.
$229.99
P-GB-HANDLE-5X Handle - Bigsby, Duane Eddy handle assembly
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Genuine Bigsby® Duane Eddy handle assembly. This unit attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.
Starting at $49.95
P-GB16-X Vibrato / Bridge - Bigsby, B16, for Telecaster guitars
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Designed for use on Telecaster ® style guitars Bigsby B16 Specifications
  • Model Name: B-16
  • Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
  • Manufacturing Method: Sand Cast
  • Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
  • Approximate weight: 333 grams/ 11.7 oz.
  • Overall Length: 8 3/8"/ 212.7 mm
  • Overall Width: 4 1/4"/107.9 mm
  • Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench
Starting at $279.95
P-GB5PL-A Vibrato - Bigsby, B5, for Flat-Top Electric, Pinless String Bar
A genuine Bigsby B5 vibrato with a modified string mounting bar that features counterbore holes for a string-through style rather than the original mounting pins. This version allows for quick and easy restrings.
$169.99
P-GB-HANDLE-7P Handle - Bigsby, flat vintage handle assembly
Original Bigsby flat vintage handle assembly.
$99.95
P-GB30-X Vibrato - Bigsby, B30, for thin hollow and semi-hollow guitars
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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
Starting at $139.99
Note: P-GB30-G: Gold is a special order item.
P-GB3-LH Vibrato - Bigsby, B3, for Thin Hollow and Semi-Hollow, Left-Handed
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.
$199.99
P-GB-HANDLE-9X Handle - Bigsby, narrow vintage assembly
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Genuine Bigsby® narrow vintage handle assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This unit attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.
Starting at $59.95
P-GB50-X Vibrato - Bigsby, B50, for flat-top electric guitars
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Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars Bigsby B50 Specifications
  • Model Name: B-50
  • Series: Licensed Line
  • Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
  • Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
  • Approximate weight: 290 grams/10.2 oz.
  • Overall Length: 4 5/16" / 109.5 mm
  • Overall Width: 3 13/16" /96.8 mm
  • Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench
Starting at $139.99
P-GB-SADDLE-1P Saddle - Bigsby, Bridge, New, Polished
Genuine Bigsby® compensated bridge with a 2 13/16” stud spacing. This polished bridge has pre-slotted saddles and is compensated for a plain G string. This bridge was used on Gretsch 6120W models. Please check stud spacing for compatibility.
$25.95
P-GB7-X Vibrato - Bigsby, B7, for arch-top electric guitars
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Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. Bigsby B7 Specifications
  • Model Name: B-7
  • Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
  • Manufacturing Method: Cast
  • Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
  • Approximate weight: 354 grams/12.5 oz.
  • Overall Length: 8 ¾" /222.3 mm
  • Overall Width: 3 5/8" /92.1 mm
  • Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Bigsby B7 Includes:
  • Tremolo
  • Arm Assembly
  • 6 Mounting Screws
  • Spring
  • Plastic Washer
  • Installation Instructions
Starting at $199.99
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