Bigsby alternative for a Tele?

Jimbro66

SteveRobinson said:

See also Floyd Rose XRF!

I've fitted a few Tremkings and have the templates and router bit. A Strat needs the block cavity under cutting using a large router bit and bearing. For a Tele I think (iirc) you start by routing a Strat style cavity and then undercut again. The trem itself is excellent in operation and I wouldn't have any worries about its reliability.

Thanks for that Steve.

I saw the XRF but it seemed to suit only Gibson-type guitars with stop tailpiece. Similar in a way to the Stetsbar for that guitar type.

SteveRobinson

Here's a Trem King I fitted 

Jimbro66

/\ /\ Yes, very nice. To my eye so much nicer than a clunky old Bigsby but we're all different in what we like (thank goodness). Strat control layout too. That's what I really like about Teles: You can take the purist view and keep to the bog-standard layout or use them as a base for all sorts of alternative layouts. I favour both approaches.

Thanks for posting that @SteveRobinson