Luthier Parts & Tools

U.S. made and true to vintage specifications. This stop tailpiece is made of zinc to match the Gibson spec used from the 1970s through the present. High quality plating is used on all options. Mounting studs sold separately. For a full set with all hardware included, please see P-GKLU-KLP1131X.

• 3.22 in. (82mm) stud spacing

U.S. made and true to vintage 1950s specifications. This lightweight stop tailpiece is made of aluminum to match the original 1950s version. High quality plating is used on all options. Mounting studs sold separately. For a full set with all hardware included, please see P-GKLU-KLP1141X.

• 3.22 in. (82mm) stud spacing

U.S. made premium stop bar tailpiece made from a light weight aluminum. These tailpieces feature a high quality plating for an unmatched finish. True vintage specs and dimensions. Steel studs are included. Anchor bushings sold separately.

This is the recreation of the popular Kluson® #9 tailpiece. This particular model tailpiece was preferred for many vintage era arch-top guitar builds and is still one of the best choices available today. Fits large archtop instruments with a rim thickness of 2-7/8 in. or more. Machined brass.

Genuine Bigsby anchor bars for vibrato units. Anchor bars are also referred to as pivot bars and string shafts.

Genuine Bigsby® replacement spring for tremolo units. These springs are 7/8" (22.2mm) in length. 7/8" springs are the standard size included with most stock Bigsby® models.

Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. The Bigsby was the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm, although vibrato is the technically correct term for the musical effect it produces. In standard usage, tremolo is a rapid fluctuation of the volume of a note, while vibrato is a fluctuation in pitch. The origin of this nonstandard usage of the term by electric guitarists is attributed to Leo Fender, who also used the term “vibrato” to refer to what is really a tremolo effect.

• Model Name: B-7
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 354 grams/12.5 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 3/4”/222.3 mm
• Overall Width: 3 5/8”/92.1 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8” Allen wrench and 5/16” socket wrench

Genuine Bigsby® Duane Eddy handle assembly. This unit attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.

U.S. made premium .781 in. (short) stoptail studs in metric threading. These steel studs feature a high quality plating for a perfect and durable finish. Set of 2. Bushings sold separately.

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-500
• Series: Lightning Series II
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 279 grams/9.8 oz.
• Overall Length: 4 9/16"/ 115.9 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.

Genuine Bigsby® new style Telecaster bridge for use with Bigsby vibratos. This bridge assembly is an alternative bridge with notched saddles for the B16 vibratos.

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

Genuine Bigsby® replacement hinge pin for tremolo units. This hinge pin measures 1 13/16" from the base of the head to the end.

Original Bigsby flat vintage handle assembly.

A unique modern "Stop" tailpiece. Mounts on Allen height-adjustable studs in threaded bushings. For solid body guitars. Hardware included. Anchor bushings: M8x1.25, 25mm height.

Genuine Bigsby® Sorkin bridge assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. The Sorkin bridge is also known as the bowtie bridge.
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® narrow vintage handle assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This unit attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.

Designed for use on thin electric hollow and semi-hollow guitars Bigsby B3 Specifications

• Model Name: B-3
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Sand Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 296 grams/10.4 oz.
• Overall Length: 7 5/8" /193.7mm
• Overall Width: 3 5/8" /92.1mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Replacement chrome tailpiece for Les Paul style guitars and others. M8 * 12.5 thread studs (anchor bushings included). Made in Korea.

This aluminum height adjustable stop tailpiece from GOTOH features threaded adjustable studs and knurled bushings. Hardware included. Anchor bushings: M8x1.25, 25mm height.

Genuine Bigsby® mounting screws. These are the same screws that come stock with many Bigsby® vibrato units. These wood screws are for mounting the hinge to the edge of the guitar body.

Bigsby long B6-style hinge plate.

Genuine Bigsby® replacement nut for vibrato handle.