Luthier Parts & Tools
Bigsby
Vibrato tailpieces designed by Paul A. Bigsby.
Vibrato - Bigsby, B700, for arch-top electric 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.
*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.
Colors Available:
- 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.
Starting at $149.99
Anchor Bar - Bigsby, string-mount for vibrato
Genuine Bigsby anchor bars for vibrato units. Anchor bars are also referred to as pivot bars and string shafts.
Colors Available:
$37.95
Handle - Bigsby, Chet Atkins complete assembly
Genuine Bigsby® Chet Atkins complete handle assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This assembly attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.
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Starting at $46.95
Handle - Bigsby, Stationary, Narrow
Genuine Bigsby® narrow, stationary handle for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This 50s style fixed arm is a single piece and does not swivel.
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Starting at $24.95
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
Vibrato Handle - Bigsby, Flat with Stud
Genuine Bigsby® replacement flat handle with pre-installed stud. This flat handle is the stock handle used on most Kalamazoo Series vibratos.
Colors Available:
$46.80
Vibrato - Bigsby, B7, for arch-top electrics, gold face
Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. Original Kalamazoo Line.
$229.99
Handle - Bigsby, Duane Eddy handle assembly
Genuine Bigsby® Duane Eddy handle assembly. This unit attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.
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Starting at $49.95
Vibrato / Bridge - Bigsby, B16, for Telecaster guitars
Designed for use on Telecaster ® style guitars Bigsby B16 Specifications
Colors Available:
- 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
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
Vibrato - Bigsby, B30, for thin hollow and semi-hollow guitars
Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars. Bigsby B30 Specifications
Colors Available:
- 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
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
Handle - Bigsby, narrow vintage assembly
Genuine Bigsby® narrow vintage handle assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This unit attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.
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Starting at $59.95
Vibrato - Bigsby, B50, for flat-top electric guitars
Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars Bigsby B50 Specifications
Colors Available:
- 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
Bigsby Parts Kit - All Spring Sizes Plus Washers
Genuine Bigsby spring pack. This pack comes with all of the Bigsby spring sizes along with the nylon spring washer and fiber handle washer. Item Qty BigSby Part Number 11/16" long spring 1 0495-1964 7/8" long spring 1 0495-1967 1" long spring 1 0495-1975 1 1/8" long spring 1 0495-1978 Handle washer 1 0495-2331 Spring washer 1 0495-0410
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Starting at $17.95
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
Vibrato - Bigsby, B7, for arch-top electric guitars
Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. Bigsby B7 Specifications
Bigsby B7 Includes:
Colors Available:
- 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