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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: The amazing Phil on September 19, 2005, 03:49:42 PM

Title: Bigsby's, teles, & Hiscox cases
Post by: The amazing Phil on September 19, 2005, 03:49:42 PM

Ok,
so I happened upon the idea of slapping a swiggle bar on a tele by modifying the 3 saddle bridge to accept strings from behind rather than under, but wussed out through lazyness and not wanting to wreck a useful component like the bridge.

But, I've plucked up the courage to get a Bigsby and try this, but I'm not sure if the bigsby will fit in the hiscox case I have! Does anyone know of a hardshell case that would accomodate a bigsbyfied telecaster?

Title: Bigsby's, teles, & Hiscox cases
Post by: Ratrod on September 19, 2005, 05:02:50 PM

I have a TKL teardrop case taht came with my Reverend. It has a Bigsby and fits nicely. I'm sure a Tele with Bigsby will fit too.

(http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/images/accessories/caseopen.gif)

I'm not sure if you can get 'em at TKL but you could try to order one from Reverend.

Title: Bigsby's, teles, & Hiscox cases
Post by: R/2e on September 20, 2005, 11:03:47 AM

The Tele with Bigsby won't fit in a Hiscox Fender size case, I have both and I've tried. The Tele now travels in a gigbag.........

Title: Bigsby's, teles, & Hiscox cases
Post by: The amazing Phil on September 20, 2005, 02:44:21 PM

Hmmm, looks like it could be quite a search then. I imagine feder might do one, I suppose I'll have to hassle them about it.

Title: Bigsby's, teles, & Hiscox cases
Post by: Ratrod on September 20, 2005, 09:00:49 PM

Quote from: The amazing Phil

Hmmm, looks like it could be quite a search then. I imagine feder might do one, I suppose I'll have to hassle them about it.

If they make a case for the John 5 signature Tele.......

Title: Bigsby's, teles, & Hiscox cases
Post by: willo on September 20, 2005, 09:10:15 PM

Quote from: Ratrod

Quote from: The amazing Phil

Hmmm, looks like it could be quite a search then. I imagine feder might do one, I suppose I'll have to hassle them about it.

If they make a case for the John 5 signature Tele.......

although the headstock is a slightly different shape on the J5 tele, isn't it?

Title: Bigsby's, teles, & Hiscox cases
Post by: Ratrod on September 20, 2005, 09:15:21 PM

Quote from: willo

Quote from: Ratrod

Quote from: The amazing Phil

Hmmm, looks like it could be quite a search then. I imagine feder might do one, I suppose I'll have to hassle them about it.

If they make a case for the John 5 signature Tele.......

although the headstock is a slightly different shape on the J5 tele, isn't it?

Yeah, it's longer and has three tuners per side. The longer headstock makes for easier bhind the nut bending. Still I think a normal Tele will fit.