Show Me Your Bisgby Teles!

[Fiesta Red]

Hey gang! I'm gearing up to install a B5 on my oldest tele—a 2005 Classic Series '60s that I bought new from my beloved local shop during what would turn out to be a pre-closing-the-shop clearance sale. The owner swung me an incredible deal and I think I walked out paying like $400, if that.

Anyways, I'd love to see your Bigsby setups! Even after 12 years of considering installing on, I'm still a little trepidatious about following through. I'm confident a thread of photos would keep me stoked!

As cool as Bigsbys look (and sound)….I don’t think I could change anything on that guitar…that’s gorgeous!

 

[Sea Devil]

I don't have time for in-depth descriptions right now. Short descriptions, yes.

Warmoth with Lollar CC and OC Duff Plankster, Fender '66 neck and '68 body with old Bardens, MJT with Don Mare Zep-O-Tones, and a custom fully hollow build (CNC-routed from my drawing) with Warmoth bloodwood neck, B16, and Don Mare 0038/TV Jones T-Armond pickups. I painted 1,2, and 4.

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[afterdarkmusic]

As cool as Bigsbys look (and sound)….I don’t think I could change anything on that guitar…that’s gorgeous!

It’s a tough call to be sure. After 17 years of ownership, I think I’m just interested in switching it up a little

 

[Teleguy61]

Sunburst is a 2015 MIJ TL62, CAR is a 1994 CIJ TL62.
Both factory Bigsbys.

 

[zumzool]

my mod shop tele

 

[richiek65]

I don’t have a bigsby Tele, but my favorite YouTube guitarist, JayLeonardJ, does. Here are some vids about his setup:

Such a good player hey?

 

[brookdalebill]

You guys are giving me ideas!
I have 3 great guitars with Bigsbys, but no Teles.
Gotta fix that.

 

[ReverendRevolver]

Just throwing this out there....

They make pinless B5s now. I don't think it's worth modding existing guitars for, but if I every get around to popping a B5 on something, it'll be pinless.

 

[Derrick]

As cool as Bigsbys look (and sound)….I don’t think I could change anything on that guitar…that’s gorgeous!

That's axactly what I was thinking, but I figure the OP can do what he wants with his guitar. I live my Bigsby Tele, but it seems such a shame though to drill into such a great looking guitar that didn't come that way. What a great color!

 

[Volcanicash01]

Hey gang! I'm gearing up to install a B5 on my oldest tele—a 2005 Classic Series '60s that I bought new from my beloved local shop during what would turn out to be a pre-closing-the-shop clearance sale. The owner swung me an incredible deal and I think I walked out paying like $400, if that.

Anyways, I'd love to see your Bigsby setups! Even after 12 years of considering installing on, I'm still a little trepidatious about following through. I'm confident a thread of photos would keep me stoked!

Bigsbys? Horrible things! If you install one, get a good tuner!

 

[Mr Jameson]

The prototype (squire body with no name neck) and the real deal (‘95 mim standard that I refinished in rattle can metal flake). Two fun projects.

 

[afterdarkmusic]

That's axactly what I was thinking, but I figure the OP can do what he wants with his guitar. I live my Bigsby Tele, but it seems such a shame though to drill into such a great looking guitar that didn't come that way. What a great color!

Oooof don’t make me second guess it! I have all the parts. Hard to pull the trigger though

 

[Todd Connelly]

Hey gang! I'm gearing up to install a B5 on my oldest tele—a 2005 Classic Series '60s that I bought new from my beloved local shop during what would turn out to be a pre-closing-the-shop clearance sale. The owner swung me an incredible deal and I think I walked out paying like $400, if that.

Anyways, I'd love to see your Bigsby setups! Even after 12 years of considering installing on, I'm still a little trepidatious about following through. I'm confident a thread of photos would keep me stoked!

If you wanted to put a Bigsby on your guitar without making any permanent changes to it (I.E. drilling holes) to see if you like it. You might think about installing it with a VibraMate kit. I have decided to mount my Bigsby permanantly at the next string change. I need to source a Bigsby compatable bridge plate first but if you're not in a huge rush, I am planning to sell my VibraMate kit when i do. Let me know if you're interested and maybe we can make it happen. I'm not too far away in Sandy Or.

Cheers...................Todd

 

[ben smith]

Here's mine if you're interested.

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All three have b-blenders.

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As long as there's no binding in the nut you should be good to go.

that is just so cool...

 

[Tele295]

I have Bigsbys on my Thinlines

The sunburst has Bardens and a customized standard bridge to accommodate the bigsby

The natural 72ri has a Callaham bridge

 

[McGoldTopp]

That pickguard is kinda Mickey Mouse…

(Just kidding!)

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[toomuchfun]

A great thread of bigsby's, thanks for the treat.

This may not interest you but here's my 1975 Thinline with factory bigsby. Just in case you want a humbucker at the bridge. They used a Jazzmaster/Mustang type bridge that tilts in captivated sockets.

Olympic white

 

[Dostradamas]

 

[Dostradamas]

Esquire

 

[skradlee]

Here's mine if you're interested.

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All three have b-blenders.

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As long as there's no binding in the nut you should be good to go.

Tell me more about those B-Benders.