Bigsby B5 trem

Jason Dumont · Post by **Jason Dumont** » 31 Mar 2006 5:23 pm

Hi Folks,
I have a USA Bigsby B5 trem-New never used for sale. $75 I'll send it out free shipping.

Scott Alexander · Post by **Scott Alexander** » 1 Apr 2006 4:25 am

Is it a top mount for say a tele?

Steelin' Scott

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Jason Dumont · Post by **Jason Dumont** » 1 Apr 2006 4:42 am

That's the one. I've heard them called the "horse shoe" style. Definately for a flat top electric like a tele.

Mike Simpson · Post by **Mike Simpson** » 1 Apr 2006 1:32 pm

If it is complete with the bridge I will buy it.

Does it have the "F" logo or does it say "Bigsby"
This is a pic of a complete B5.

If it looks like this one (with either "F" or "Bigsby" logo) I'll buy it.

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Jason Dumont · Post by **Jason Dumont** » 1 Apr 2006 3:57 pm

Here's a pic I just took.

Mike Simpson · Post by **Mike Simpson** » 1 Apr 2006 5:01 pm

Jason,
If you do not have the bridge that goes with it I guess I'll pass on it.

Thanks, sorry for the trouble.

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http://www.blinddogband.com
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Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 2 Apr 2006 4:27 am

Bigsby B5's by themselves do not include anything else but the vibrato arm

The photo above with everything has the Tele PUP plate, extra, and what looks like the Jazzmaster or Mustang bridge, also extra.

The plate sells for about $29..the Bridge for yet another $45 or so...

I recommend the Jazzmaster bridge as the bridge saddles are grooved,,unlike the Mustang bridge which is smooth.

The 1st and snd strings will move..count on it, if the saddle is not grooved.

All B5's are for solid body guitars aka Tele's..Les Pauls...

The difference beween a B5 and a B50 is the B50 is made in Korea.

this is a good price on this B5..

There are full kits selling on EBAY for $145 , most are Korean made. The kits come with the Mustang bridge, and in my view , it is the WRONG bridge due to smooth saddles.

If you actually see a 62 RI Fender Telecaster with a factory Bigsby on it, it has the Jazmaster bridge with grooved saddles.

I may be incorrect, but I believe ALL of the new F logo B5 Bigsby's are Korean made, which makes them B50's.

I did a lot of research on this Tele/Bigsby stuff over a year ago, I put a B5 on one Tele, changed bridges about 3 times..took it off..sold all the stuff..and moved on.

again, good price for this B5..

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Mike Simpson · Post by **Mike Simpson** » 2 Apr 2006 9:20 am

Tony,
I just didn't want to look around for the other stuff. I am sure it is a good deal.
I'm gonna pass... you go ahead and buy it.

Again, Sorry for any trouble.

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Big Mike
http://www.blinddogband.com
http://www.myspace.com/blinddogbluesband

Jason Dumont · Post by **Jason Dumont** » 2 Apr 2006 1:01 pm

Thanks folks, the unit has found a good home.
She's sold. Thanks for everyone's interest
Jason