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Vibrato - Bigsby, B3, for thin hollow and semi-hollow guitars
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 ⅝" /193.7mm
- Overall Width: 3 ⅝" /92.1mm
- Arm adjusts with ⅛" Allen wrench and ~\frac{5}{16}~" socket wrench
SKU:
P-GB3-X
Item ID:
002087
Brand:
BigsbyKalamazoo Series
Tailpieces:
Type:
RoHS Compliant
| Color | Our Part Number | UPC/EAN | Gretsch Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | P-GB3-A | 609722127578 | B3 Aluminum |
| Gold | P-GB3-G | 609722127585 | B3 Gold |
| Item Length | 7.625 in. | |
| Item Width | 3.625 in. | |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Width | 1.75 in. |
| Packaging Dimensions | 11.5 in. × 5.5 in. × 1.5 in. | |
| Weight (Packaging) | 0.8 lbs. |
| P-GB3-A - Aluminum version | Item Length | 7.625 in. |
| Item Width | 3.625 in. | |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Width | 1.75 in. | |
| P-GB3-G - Gold version | Item Length | 7.625 in. |
| Item Width | 3.625 in. | |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Width | 1.75 in. |
 Installation Instructions | All Models |
 Specification Sheet / Schematic | All Models |
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1 answers
Will the Bigsby B3 work ok on a Gibson es-335 td?
Asked by Anonymous on August 15th, 2017.
It should work and will be a permanent modification. You will also have to cover up the holes for the stop tailpiece. The B7 is a popular choice and we have the Vibramate adapter kit that will allow you to mount a B7 with no permanent modifications to your guitar!
1 answers
What is the distance of the top two hinge holes?
Asked by Anonymous on August 17th, 2017.
The center to center distance is 1 5/16" (33.274mm).
1 answers
Is there a lefty version?
Asked by Anonymous on August 30th, 2017.
We carry a left handed version of the B5 and B7 but not the B3.
1 answers
What size is the spring?
Asked by Anonymous on October 6th, 2017.
The spring has a diameter of 0.75" and a height of 0.88".
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Will this Bigsby match with a nickel hardware guitar?
Asked by Anonymous on June 21st, 2018.
June 21st, 2018
Staff Member
The Aluminum version of the B3 is very close in color to nickel hardware, but not an exact match. Doing a google image search for "Les Paul Bigsby" should pull up some images to give you a good idea of the color contrast between the two.
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Will the B3 fit a Gretsch vintage 6125 single anniversary?
Asked by Anonymous on August 31st, 2018.
September 5th, 2018
Staff Member
From the limited info we could find, it appears that this B3 unit or the B6 unit will work for the guitar in question. The B6 unit would be more likely to fit properly.
1 answers
What will work on my Godin kingpin?
Asked by Anonymous on September 22nd, 2018.
September 25th, 2018
Staff Member
This unit may work, but more likely, the B6 will be a better choice for a deeper bodied guitar. https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/vibrato-bigsby-b6-large-hollow-body-guitars
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Do you have a bigsby that will fit a Fender 72 reissue telecaster like this one?
https://reverb.com/p/fender-classic-series-72-telecaster-thinline-natural
Asked by Anonymous on January 7th, 2019.
January 9th, 2019
Staff Member
The bigsby B5 would be the most suitable option for that model of guitar, but heavy modifications would need to be made, including installing a new bridge. Here are the link for the B5 unit and a suitable bridge. https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/vibrato-bigsby-b5-flat-top-electric-guitars
https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/bridge-bigsby-tele-adjustable-2-bushings
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Will the B7, B70, or B3 fit on a Gibson SG?
Asked by Anonymous on April 18th, 2020.
April 21st, 2020
Staff Member
Because of the thin body that an SG has, the B7, B70, nor the B3 will be able to be installed properly. The B5 unit is recommended for an SG.
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Howdy, will the B3 work on a Gibson ES-140T?
Asked by Anonymous on August 5th, 2020.
August 5th, 2020
Staff Member
Without having an ES-140T to measure, it is not possible to say, but the small body size of the guitar and placement of the bridge cause concerns. We highly suggest discussing this with a professional luthier.
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Will this model work on an Epiphone ES-339??? Will I need to drill holes in my guitar??? Is there a model that doesn't require modifying my guitar???
Asked by masshole on December 6th, 2020.
December 10th, 2020
Staff Member
Installing a Bigsby unit on any guitar is normally will require permanent modifications to the guitar (drilling holes) unless some sort of adapter is used like the Vibramate system. According to their compatibility data, the only Vibramate product compatible with the the ES-339 is the V5 and the corresponding Bigsby B5 unit.
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