MartyGrass Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 17" archtop that's 2 1/4" deep. I need it in gold and don't want to drill the top. I also would like to have the handle come forward enough to be between the pickups for a short reach. It looks like a B6 would do it. But I want to be sure before I buy it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Lets see a photo of the git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 You might want to go with the Chet Atkins handle to give you a little extra reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Here it is. So you'd think that since I live in Kalamazoo I could simply drive to the Bigsby factory and get my answer. But I really don't know where it is. I asked Ren Wall and he seemed too tentative with his answer on the phone. I could get up off my lazy butt and bring it to Heritage, but I thought I'd start here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Here are better pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I think they are still made in the Kalamazoo area. I heard two stories. One the plant is in an industrial park out in Parchment and the other that it on on E. Kilgore St. in Kalamazoo. I could confirm neither. http://www.bigsby.co...resources/faqs/ It is most likely a "job shop" or private contractor that does old style sand die casting. That sure is a beautiful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 That guitar is beautiful Mark. I am just cringing at the thought of a Bigsby on it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Here it is. So you'd think that since I live in Kalamazoo I could simply drive to the Bigsby factory and get my answer. But I really don't know where it is. I asked Ren Wall and he seemed too tentative with his answer on the phone. I could get up off my lazy butt and bring it to Heritage, but I thought I'd start here. Fred Gretsch owns the name, so I am thinking they are made offshore now. Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi Mark, My Eagle TDC is 2 1/4" and I've got a B6 on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Tell you what, why don't we just swap guitars and that will save you the trouble of having one installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 That guitar is beautiful Mark. I am just cringing at the thought of a Bigsby on it though. I understand that reaction. On the other hand, a hollowbody with a Bigsby on it really does sound good with just a little vibrato. And the Bigsby can be removed easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I understand that reaction. On the other hand, a hollowbody with a Bigsby on it really does sound good with just a little vibrato. And the Bigsby can be removed easily. No drilling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi Mark, My Eagle TDC is 2 1/4" and I've got a B6 on it. When you can, it would be great to see a shot of the rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 When all else fails, I suggest you call Marv and the gang to get their opinion. Not a lot of hillbilly crowbar users on here. Personally I think they are really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 No drilling? Probably but on the rim only. The original TP comes off, the holes are filled and dried, new holes placed and the Bigsby put on. The filled holes don't show. If you want the Bigsby off, you reverse the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 There is a vibramate for that to prevent drilling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 There was no drilling involved. The holes in the end of the Bigsby matched the holes in the existing tailpiece. I'll get some pictures sent when I get a chance, probably later this evening. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Here's a link. http://s1048.photobucket.com/albums/s380/Keith7940236/ Please note that there are three pictures of the Bigsby on the Eagle TDC. The rest are of my new Prospect. There is a felt pad that the unit rests on so that it doesn't mark the top of the guitar. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhoadsScholar Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Great idea Mark. That will be an awsome guitar. I talked with Ren about this last year as I had some questions regarding construction. I was reassured there is no issues and as you said if you do it right, you can go back and forth. I did do the research on putting it on my super eagle with two mounted humbuckers. It turned out that one of the holes in the Bigsby had to be elongated a little if I wanted to go back and forth between the Heritage tailpiece and the bigsby. If I elongated the hole, I wouldn't have to add any new holes. I ended up trading the super eagle and never finished the job. But now, I have an eagle classic in the mix and I, like you, think a bigsby on the thing would be great. They are made in Kalamazoo (the better ones). I spoke with them via their website and were glad to hear a Kalamazoo guitar was going to get a Kalamazoo Bigsby. Scotty Moore had em on his super 400s. That thinlne is a great candiate for it. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I think a b6 would work fine, but really you should be thinking about a floyd rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 I think a b6 would work fine, but really you should be thinking about a floyd rose Hmm... Just a few slight modifications.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I think a b6 would work fine, but really you should be thinking about a floyd rose Nothing like a good dive bomb in the middle of a Jazz tune.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I think keiths gtr looks killer with a bigsby you could measure the hole spacing & compare...do they make vibramates for that style? I guess it would just be a plate installed at the heel B6 would be my choice....I always get B6 & B3 mixed up....B3 is similar but uses a shorter body for a LP sized bout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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