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Vibrato / Bridge - Bigsby, B16, for Telecaster guitars
Starting at: $279.95
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- Gold (P-GB16-GB)
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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 ⅜"/ 212.7 mm
- Overall Width: 4 ¼"/107.9 mm
- Arm adjusts with ⅛" Allen wrench and ~\frac{5}{16}~" socket wrench
SKU:
P-GB16-X
Item ID:
002086
Brand:
BigsbyKalamazoo Series
Tailpieces:
Type:
| Color | Our Part Number | UPC/EAN | Gretsch Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | P-GB16-AB | 609722127561 | B16 Aluminum |
| Gold | P-GB16-GB | 885978299461 |
| Item Length | 8.375 in. | |
| Item Width | 4.25 in. | |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Length | 1.6875 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Width | 0.625 in. |
| Packaging Dimensions | 10.5 in. × 8 in. × 1.4 in. | |
| Weight (Packaging) | 0.91 lbs. |
| P-GB16-AB - Aluminum version | Item Length | 8.375 in. |
| Item Width | 4.25 in. | |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Length | 1.6875 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Width | 0.625 in. | |
| P-GB16-GB - Gold version | Item Length | 8.375 in. |
| Item Width | 4.25 in. | |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Length | 1.6875 in. | |
| Mounting Plate Width | 0.625 in. |
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1 answers
Is the provided bridge a fixed or wobble model? What is the radius?
Asked by Anonymous on April 7th, 2017.
This is a fixed bridge and will most likely have 7.25" radius since this was designed when Fenders had a 7.25 radius.
1 answers
Is the neck shim required for installation on a Telecaster Squier Classic Vibe?
Asked by Anonymous on April 7th, 2017.
From the Bigsby site: "As consumers often desire the possibility of personalizing their instruments to fit their own vibe and playing preferences, there are benefits to both styles of installations. If the player desires to keep vintage look and integrity by using the shim and a single saddle floating bridge, the shim adds the perfect height (3/16”) and pitch angle for the neck. As this process includes an additional contact point of wood and aluminum, the tone of the instrument changes. Many suggest it adds sustain and a shimmering top end. If the player chooses the vintage look of the B16, but wants a modern 6-saddle body-mounted bridge, no shim is needed. The use of a 6-saddle bridge allows for individual string intonation, different saddle material choices, and a more traditional “woody” sound as the neck joint is wood on wood. These two installation options offer the player the perfect opportunity to make their Telecaster unique to their creative mind!" It appears as though use of the shim is optional.
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Hi.Would you sell a B16 without a bridge?
Asked by Anonymous on April 19th, 2017.
These are pre-packaged and can not be separated.
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Hello, I need your help please ! I've got a mexican telecaster with the vintage ash-tray (4 holes). The idea was to install a Bigsby, so i ordered on internet the "Bigsby B5 Fender vibrato kit. When i received it i realise that the ash-tray is a three holes. To fix that one i will have to make new holes and hide the holes that doesn't fit under the ash-tray, then make another two bigger holes to fix the bridge....It seems that it's not the best thing to do. Should i order separately a Telecaster Bridge For Bigsby~GOTOH Compensated Saddles~4 Hole Mount so i don't need to make additionals holes on the body ?
Thank you very much for your answer.
Marco
Asked by Anonymous on December 22nd, 2021.
December 22nd, 2021
Staff Member
Vibramate makes an adapter plate specifically for the Bigsby/Fender "F" B5 unit and a 4 hole, vintage style mounting plate. https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/adaptor-kit-vibramate-v5-stage-ii-vintage-telecaster-f-logo Saddles for the included bridge will need to be purchased separately: https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/bridge-saddles-vibramate-dual-access
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