Luthier Parts & Tools
Spoiler String Retainer - Vibramate
Vibramate String Spoiler For Bigsby Vibratos The Vibramate String Spoiler is an ingenious little bracket designed to fit right onto your existing Bigsby vibrato without any modifications or special tools. It easily slips right into place and is held in position by the tension of the strings when tuned to pitch. The Spoiler makes string changes so easy you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. No more need for wrapping the strings around and under the vibrato roller with needle-nose pliers in an attempt to get the ball onto that little pin. Multiple color options available.
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B7, for arch-top electric guitars
Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. Bigsby B7 Specifications
Bigsby B7 Includes:
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- Model Name: B-7
- Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
- Manufacturing Method: Cast
- Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
- Approximate weight: 354 grams/12.5 oz.
- Overall Length: 8 ¾" /222.3 mm
- Overall Width: 3 5/8" /92.1 mm
- Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench
Bigsby B7 Includes:
- Tremolo
- Arm Assembly
- 6 Mounting Screws
- Spring
- Plastic Washer
- Installation Instructions
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B5, for flat-top electric guitars
The B5, sometimes referred as the Bigsby "horseshoe" is designed for flat top solid body guitars. Attaching via four screws to a guitar's top, the B5 is extremely versatile. B5s are common on many styles of guitars including SGs, Les Paul Jrs, Telecasters, and Rickenbacker 325s. Bigsby B5 Specifications
Colors Available:
- Model Name: B-5
- Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
- Manufacturing Method: Cast
- Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
- Approximate Weight: 287 Grams
- Overall Length: 4.75"/120.65mm
- Overall Width: 3.7"/93.98mm
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B5, for Flat-Top Electric, Pinless String Bar
A genuine Bigsby B5 vibrato with a modified string mounting bar that features counterbore holes for a string-through style rather than the original mounting pins. This version allows for quick and easy restrings.
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Adapter Kit - Vibramate, Standard Carved Top Les Paul
Vibramate V7-LP Les Paul Adapter Mounting Kit, For Bigsby B7 - Now you can install a Bigsby Vibrato on your carved top Les Paul® guitar without drilling any holes!
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Vibramate - Super Grip for Bigsby Trems
The Vibramate Super Grip is custom made specifically to fit the arm of your Bigsby vibrato. The textured design adds contour to the overall grip and a soft comfortable feel for subtle vibrato techniques. The Vibramate Super Grip easily slides onto your existing Bigsby vibrato arm without any modifications or special tools. The tapered design ensures a snug fit once installed but can be removed just as easily by sliding it back off. One size fits all - Vibramate Super Grip fits all Bigsby vibratos using the standard stock flat arm including Import and Left-Hand models. Made in USA.
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B3, for thin hollow and semi-hollow guitars
Designed for use on thin electric hollow and semi-hollow guitars Bigsby B3 Specifications
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- Model Name: B-3
- Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
- Manufacturing Method: Sand Cast
- Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
- Approximate weight: 296 grams/10.4 oz.
- Overall Length: 7 5/8" /193.7mm
- Overall Width: 3 5/8" /92.1mm
- Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench
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Saddle - Bigsby, Bridge, New, Polished
Genuine Bigsby® compensated bridge with a 2 13/16” stud spacing. This polished bridge has pre-slotted saddles and is compensated for a plain G string. This bridge was used on Gretsch 6120W models. Please check stud spacing for compatibility.
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B6, for large hollow-body guitars
Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars Bigsby B6 Specifications
Colors Available:
- Model Name: B-6
- Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
- Manufacturing Method: Cast
- Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
- Approximate weight: 311 grams/11 oz.
- Overall Length: 9" /235 mm
- Overall Width: 3 5/8" / 92.1 mm
- Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench
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Handle - Bigsby, Chet Atkins complete assembly
Genuine Bigsby® Chet Atkins complete handle assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This assembly attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.
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Bridge - Bigsby, Sorkin / Bowtie Assembly
Genuine Bigsby® Sorkin bridge assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units. The Sorkin bridge is also known as the bowtie bridge.
2 13/16” stud spacing.
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Adapter Kit - Vibramate, V7-335 for Gibson and Epiphone Arch Top
Vibramate V7-335 installs in minutes with no drilling! For arch top guitars with stop tailpiece and Tune-A-Matic bridge. The E-series is for 8.0" guitars. The G-Series is for 8.5" guitars.
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Handle - Bigsby, Duane Eddy handle assembly
Genuine Bigsby® Duane Eddy handle assembly. This unit attaches to vibratos using the included set screw.
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Screw - Bigsby, for Mounting to Guitar body
Genuine Bigsby® mounting screws. These are the same screws that come stock with many Bigsby® vibrato units. These wood screws are for mounting the vibrato to the top of the guitar body.
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B7, for arch-top electrics, gold face
Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. Original Kalamazoo Line.
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Handle - Bigsby, flat 9 ½" handle with stud
Genuine Bigsby® replacement flat handle with pre-installed stud. This 9.5" flat handle is longer than the stock handle used on most Kalamazoo Series vibratos.
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Vibrato / Bridge - Bigsby, B16, for Telecaster guitars
Designed for use on Telecaster ® style guitars Bigsby B16 Specifications
Colors Available:
- 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 3/8"/ 212.7 mm
- Overall Width: 4 1/4"/107.9 mm
- Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench
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Bracket - Bigsby, Chet Atkins, Stationary
Genuine Bigsby® Chet Atkins fixed handle bracket for use with Bigsby vibrato units. This bracket sets the handle into a fixed position whereas the P-GB-BRACKET-1X versions offer a pivoting arm. Arm sold separately.
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Bridge Plate - Bigsby, for Telecaster Guitar
Genuine Bigsby® Telecaster® plate for use with B5 vibratos. Standard Telecasters will require modifications for use with this plate. Five mounting wood screws included. Bridge sold seperately.
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Anchor Bar - Bigsby, string-mount for vibrato
Genuine Bigsby anchor bars for vibrato units. Anchor bars are also referred to as pivot bars and string shafts.
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Bridge - Bigsby, bridge assembly for guitar
Genuine Bigsby® bridge assembly for use with Bigsby vibrato units.
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B5 Aluminum, for Solid-Bodies, Left-Handed
The B5, sometimes referred as the Bigsby “horseshoe” is designed for flat top solid body guitars. Attaching via four screws to a guitar’s top, the B5 is extremely versatile. B5s are common on many styles of guitars including SGs, Les Paul Jrs, Telecasters, and Rickenbacker 325s. Left-handed version.
Colors Available:
- Model Name: B-5
- Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
- Manufacturing Method: Cast
- Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
- Approximate Weight: 287 Grams/10.1 oz.
- Overall Length: 4 3/4”/120.65mm
- Overall Width: 3 3/4”/95.3mm
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B50, for flat-top electric guitars
Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars Bigsby B50 Specifications
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- Model Name: B-50
- Series: Licensed Line
- Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
- Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
- Approximate weight: 290 grams/10.2 oz.
- Overall Length: 4 5/16" / 109.5 mm
- Overall Width: 3 13/16" /96.8 mm
- Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench
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Vibrato - Bigsby, B7, for solid-body guitars, Left-Handed
Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. The Bigsby was the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm, although vibrato is the technically correct term for the musical effect it produces. In standard usage, tremolo is a rapid fluctuation of the volume of a note, while vibrato is a fluctuation in pitch. The origin of this nonstandard usage of the term by electric guitarists is attributed to Leo Fender, who also used the term “vibrato” to refer to what is really a tremolo effect.
Colors Available:
- Model Name: B-7
- Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
- Manufacturing Method: Cast
- Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
- Approximate weight: 354 grams/12.5 oz.
- Overall Length: 8 3/4”/222.3 mm
- Overall Width: 3 5/8”/92.1 mm
- Arm adjusts with 1/8” Allen wrench and 5/16” socket wrench
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