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	Telecaster Guitar Forum > Main Telecaster Forum > Tele-Technical > Bigsby line-up? PDA Bigsby line-up? Guitarmadcat March 14th, 2011, 01:16 PM Hi guys, can anyone here help with a restoration project please? My question is: Are the screw fixing holes in exactly the same place on a B5 and an 'F' logoed Bigsby? In other words, are the two directly interchangeable, with no mods/ new screw holes required? Incidentally, the guitar in question is a '69 Tele that had a factory fitted Bigsby but I don't know which one - I'm guessing 'F' logo. Thanx in anticipation, 'Cat. Verne Bunsen March 17th, 2011, 04:14 AM The mounting holes on a standard B5 are not in the same location as on an F-Logo B5. On a standard B5, the treble side front mounting screw is in front of the tension roller on a "tab" of sorts, while on the F-Logo version it's behind the tension bar under the spring. Also I believe the rear mounting screws might be spaced a bit narrower on the F-Logo version. Hope that helps a bit! http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/0/6/7/502067.jpg http://elderly.com/images/accessories/GEPT/FTB5K.jpg Guitarmadcat March 18th, 2011, 04:12 AM Excellent! Many thanks, Verne Bunsen.