eBay trade seller has new Bigsby B50 advertised as B5

axisus

An eBay trade seller has new Bigsby B50 advertised as a B5. It may be an honest mistake, but they are slightly different sizes and also the B5 is more expensive so not great for customers.

I'm assuming I'm correct, this is the advice I go by, I kept it on file for future reference: 

The B50 is smaller than the B5. The B5's length is 120.65mm and has a width of 95.3mm, while the B50 model's length is 109.5mm and has a width of 96.8mm.

It is very easy to tell the difference between a B5 and a B50 just by looking at it. The B50 has "Bigsby LICENSED" stamped right on it while the B5 just has "Bigsby" stamped in there and nothing more.

Is it best to send a message (may be ignored) or flag up with eBay? (how does one do that?)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bigsby-B5-Vibrato-Tailpiece-Kit-for-Telecaster-Flat-Top-Solid-body-Guitars/401509178480?epid=2104112221&hash=item5d7bcfdc70:g:2CsAAOSwsFVartqM

drofluf

I’d send them a message, preferably with a link to your reference, but not mention the difference in price. 

SteveRobinson

I suspect that Kevin has just used the wrong photo as he also has a B50 listed for £21 cheaper.

I'd message him via eBay and point it out.

axisus

Yeah, I sent a message, he said it's the wrong pic so he's gonna change it. Useful shop, I get stuff there quite often