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Lew

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Bigsby on an Explorer
« on: April 13, 2010, 03:57:31 PM »
I might be going mad but I think I remember seeing a Bigsby that was a drop in replacement without modification for Gibson bridges?

I've nearly finished pimping the Gibson Explorer I got recently. I've steel-wooled the neck, fitted BKP, gutted the electrics, straplocks etc... and think it needs a Bigsby to finish it off!  8)
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2010, 04:37:32 PM »
Two options there

http://www.zzguitarworks.com/

http://www.vibramate.com/

Both get pretty good reviews. Vibramate can actually be ordered through Grestch, so I think they might be a bit more established, but I haven't seen anything bad about zzguitarworks either. I'm planning on doing the same thing to my SG, let me know how it goes if you get it done.
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2010, 04:41:51 PM »
You can find the Vibramate relatively cheap on eBay as well - I got one direct from Gretsch, no complaints about the delivery time or anything but shipping was really expensive and I ended up paying VAT on it too.
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2010, 04:44:55 PM »
Ah, nice one! I'll look for one on ebay then - mind me asking how much you paid Philly?
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2010, 05:28:19 PM »
Can't remember - I'll check when I get home.  :)
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2010, 05:39:46 PM »
I think it would look really nice with a bigsby.
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2010, 08:28:16 PM »
Would look cool, certainly a lot better than...

http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-v7v-install.php
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2010, 08:51:52 PM »
Quote from: dobbins on April 13, 2010, 08:28:16 PM
Would look cool, certainly a lot better than...

http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-v7v-install.php

I always thought a Bigsby looked pretty cool on a V.

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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2010, 09:02:41 PM »
Oh, the cost of the Vibramate from Gretsch:

It was $59.95 plus $19.20 shipping, then I had to pay about £15 in VAT/admin fees.  So all in all it was about £65.  :(


You can definitely get them cheaper on eBay, and if you're lucky the seller will understate the Customs declaration (not that I would advocate such behaviour  :| ).

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-VIBRAMATE-V5-Quick-Mount-kit-for-Bigsby-B5_W0QQitemZ270554208491QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item3efe4998eb#ht_608wt_732

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Lew

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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2010, 09:32:34 PM »
That's not too bad - about 40 quid inc. shipping. I might get one and wait until a used B5 turns up. The Flying Vee one looks teribad.
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2010, 12:38:10 AM »
I love that Bigsby Flying V!

If I had gwEm's number I'd be on the phone right now! It's awesome but Bigsbys are awesome as a whole.
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2010, 12:50:13 AM »
wow Bigsby on V looks weird but cool in a way. I'd love a Bigsby equipped guitar some day always fancied one. Quite fancy one on my Sheraton actually.
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2010, 03:20:30 PM »
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Lew

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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2010, 01:51:11 AM »
Just got round to buying a B5 and Vibramate off eBay for the Explorer :D
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Re: Bigsby on an Explorer
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2010, 09:02:41 AM »
Quote from: Philly Q on April 13, 2010, 08:51:52 PM
Quote from: dobbins on April 13, 2010, 08:28:16 PM
Would look cool, certainly a lot better than...

http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-v7v-install.php

I always thought a Bigsby looked pretty cool on a V.


Lonnie Mack makes everything look cool.  I can't believe anyone could listen to the start of "Cincinnati Jail" on "Attack of the Killer V" and then say that they wouldn't want a V with a Bigsby.  It sounds amazing.
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