SG with a Bigsby?

RMJ

What are my options?

Jookyjr

A B5 or slightly cheaper B50 is traditional, though I am really tempted by a B3 and a Towner bar, as they look pretty cool.

A Vibramate will mean you don't need to drill any holes, and same with the Towner

http://townerusa.com/wp-content/gallery/downtensionbar/ALF8681.jpg

RMJ

Jookyjr;882324" said:

A B5 or slightly cheaper B50 is traditional, though I am really tempted by a B3 and a Towner bar, as they look pretty cool.

A Vibramate will mean you don't need to drill any holes, and same with the Towner

http://townerusa.com/wp-content/gallery/downtensionbar/ALF8681.jpg

Yes. Yes. Yes.

ICBM

To permanently drill it or to use a Vibramate.

I would say Vibramate anyway because it gives a lower break angle at the bridge, so less tuning problems, connects the string ground automatically, and covers the old tailpiece holes neatly.

You want the V5-ST with a Bigsby B5. (Personally I think they look better than the standard V5 even if the SG doesn't have a batwing guard.)

Iamnobody

Whenever I spot this type of question I like to post this:



My SG classic with B5 and vibramate.

Phil_aka_Pip

Anything with a Bigsby = No NO NO!

Iamnobody

Phil_aka_Pip;882387" said:

Anything but a Bigsby = No NO NO!

Fixed that for you.

Evilmags

It might stop the neck from diving.

TheMarlin

I was thinking of putting a Vibrmamate and B7 on mine.  The trick is to remove the pin at the hinge, and flip it around.  It fits much better that way.

Also, to avoid drilling at the bridge, you can use a Towner Hinge plate adaptor.  

However, having looked at the Towner B3 option, I may well go with that!  Looks lovely.

As for Bigsby's, I absolutly love the things.  They're the only trem I've bonded with. I have them on the majority of my guitars, heck, I might bolt one on my car, or on the front door! I don't get the Bigsby haters, but horses for courses.

M

samzadgan

Iamnobody said:

Whenever I spot this type of question I like to post this:



My SG classic with B5 and vibramate.

and I like to post mine too...SG Standard with P90's and B5+Vibramate

RMJ

samzadgan;882558" said:

Iamnobody said:

Whenever I spot this type of question I like to post this:







My SG classic with B5 and vibramate.











and I like to post mine too...SG Standard with P90's and B5+Vibramate

That's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. P90s. Black. B5.

ajax

At the risk of being burnt at the stake, if you think you want a Bigsby, you really want a Duesenberg trem.  http://www.rockinger.com/index.php?cat=WG073&product=3625C-3625A-3625G&sid3=d6f5814aea61839a48fde74fd3ac3fbd

ajax

(also at risk of being burnt at the stake) what ever you put on it, it won't stay in tune, Gibsons with trems don't

p90fool

Evilmags;882420" said:

It might stop the neck from diving.

I hoped that, but they don't, not even the cheap, heavyweight solid brass ones.
They're too near the centre point between the two strap buttons to make a noticeable difference.

grungebob

Sadly had to sell but this was one of the best guitars I've owned.

http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a428/grungebob/PRS CE 22/E971042B-53A5-46B5-BDB3-D2C44C4EC970_zpsqizac1pb.jpg

eSully

My current project, that is a no name b5 copy off ebay. God only knows if it'll hold tuning but its a very old cheap Epiphone SG I'm using to teach myself maintenance on so no one needs to panic about me butchering a guitar

TheMarlin

These were on sale recently for £399.  I got mine before the sale, still at a very respectful £499.  Nice 50's style fat neck, thin skin paint, P90's....Perfect!

Marlin

RMJ said:

samzadgan;882558" said:

Iamnobody said:

Whenever I spot this type of question I like to post this:

My SG classic with B5 and vibramate.











and I like to post mine too...SG Standard with P90's and B5+Vibramate

That's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. P90s. Black. B5.

Phil_aka_Pip

best option on an SG is none at all. see the pics ... QED

samzadgan

ajax;882738" said:

(also at risk of being burnt at the stake) what ever you put on it, it won't stay in tune, Gibsons with trems don't

I heard that before i did mine...to be honest tuning is just as good as it was before the bigsby...maybe this is one of the good gibsons, but ive never had tuning problems with it

RMJ

ajax;882738" said:

(also at risk of being burnt at the stake) what ever you put on it, it won't stay in tune, Gibsons with trems don't

The Bigsby on the 355 I had was rock solid. It outlasted the neck which warped resulting in it being sent back to gibson!

raulduke

How about a Duesenberg Les Trem.

Looks quite cool on an SG IMO. And a lot cheaper than a legit bigsby.

Action is smoother too (I have a bigsby B5 on my tele).

Here's mine: