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Vibrato - Bigsby, B6, for Large Hollow Body guitars

Starting at: $134^.16

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Bigsby B6 Specifications

Model Name: B-6
Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
Manufacturing Method: Cast
Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
Approximate weight: 311 grams/11 oz.
Overall Length: 9" /235 mm
Overall Width: 3 ⅝" / 92.1 mm
Arm adjusts with ⅛" Allen wrench and ~\frac{5}{16}~" socket wrench

*Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars
Multiple color options available.

Bigsby Part No: 0495-B6

Bigsby Part No: 0495-B6G

RoHS Compliant

SKU:

P-GB6-X

Item ID:

002095

Brand:

Bigsby

Type:

Tremolo parts

Part Numbers
Color	Our Part Number	UPC/EAN
Aluminum	P-GB6-A	609722127653
Gold	P-GB6-G	609722127660

Product Measurements
Fastener Hole Diameter		0.09375 in.
Item Length		9.25 in.
Item Width		3.625 in.
Mounting Plate Width		2.25 in.

Packaging Information
Packaging Dimensions		9.5 in. × 5 in. × 2.8 in.
Weight (Packaging)	Aluminum version	0.84 lbs.
Weight (Packaging)	Gold version	0.89 lbs.

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2 answers Greetings, I have an Epiphone Joe Pass archtop and I would like to add a Bigsby. Which is a better fit, the B6 or the B7?

Asked by Anonymous on February 29th, 2016. 1 person subscribed to this question

JustinG

February 29th, 2016

Staff Member

Top Contributor

The B6 is designed more for large archtops and jazz boxes so this would probably be better than the B7.

Anonymous

March 1st, 2016

Thanks very much for the quick answer to my question. After studying both the B6 and the B7, I feel you are 100% correct. Plus no holes have to be drilled in the top with the B6.

1 answers Does the Bigsby B6 gold come with the hardware?

Asked by Anonymous on November 4th, 2015. 1 person subscribed to this question

JustinG

November 5th, 2015

Staff Member

Top Contributor

The mounting hardware and spring are included.

1 answers What height is the replacement spring?

Asked by Anonymous on November 18th, 2016. 1 person subscribed to this question

Matt H.

November 18th, 2016

The replacement spring would be 7/8" and our part number for the replacement is P-GB-SPRING-2S

1 answers Where is this made?

Asked by Anonymous on January 24th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question

Matt H.

January 24th, 2017

Standard Bigsby Vibratos are made in the USA. Some licensed models may be manufactured internationally.

1 answers I have an Ibanez AKJV90D Artcore Expressionist Vintage. Will it fit and is there a strain on the guitar?

Asked by Anonymous on June 8th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question

Matt H.

June 8th, 2017

This would be a good choice for a full sized archtop although you may need to drill a few holes at the lower bout for the hinge. There is always risk involved when doing a modification to a guitar. With that in mind, these vibrato's are made of lightweight aluminum (0.84 lbs) and should not put too much strain on a guitar top.

1 answers Thanks for posting all questions/answers...big help

Asked by Anonymous on February 24th, 2018. 1 person subscribed to this question

BradWbr

February 28th, 2018

Staff Member

You're welcome!

1 answers I have a Gretsch White Falcon 6136, will this fit?

Asked by Anonymous on September 2nd, 2018. 1 person subscribed to this question

BradWbr

September 5th, 2018

Staff Member

This appears to be the correct unit for a Gretsch White Falcon, but if you have any concerns, please compare the measurements in the drawing above with your guitar or contact Gretsch/Bigsby direct.

1 answers Which adapter kit do I need to fit a Bigsby B6 to my Sheraton?

Asked by Anonymous on January 8th, 2019. 1 person subscribed to this question

BradWbr

January 8th, 2019

Staff Member

The link for the vibramate adapter for an epiphone archtop is as follows: https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/adaptor-kit-vibramate-v7-335-e-epiphone-arch-top Keep in mind this is for the B7 bigsby, not this B7 unit. Here is the link for the proper unit: https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/vibrato-bigsby-b7-guitar-arch-top-electrics

1 answers I was expecting to drills in my Sheraton ll. I see there are no holes in this B6. Is the top end of this B6 held in place by the strings?

Asked by Anonymous on February 14th, 2019. 1 person subscribed to this question

BradWbr

February 15th, 2019

Staff Member

Yes, the holes in the plate by the bottom strap button are the only required drilling for this particular unit.

1 answers Does this come with a 1" spring? And does it include instructions and the plastic washer too?

Asked by ethan.mcelvein on March 10th, 2019. 1 person subscribed to this question

ethan.mcelvein

March 13th, 2019

It actually has a 7/8" spring. It does have instructions and the plastic washer.

1 answers Would the B6G be the correct tailpiece for a 1990 Heritage Super Eagle?

Asked by Anonymous on March 15th, 2019. 1 person subscribed to this question

BradWbr

March 15th, 2019

Staff Member

There isn't a "correct" Bigsby unit for the guitar in question, but this unit is designed for large hollowbody guitars, and with the Super Eagle being a large, hollowbody guitar, I would say this is ideal for the guitar in question.