Bigsby B3 Vibrato Tailpiece

Bigsby B3 Vibrato Tailpiece

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This is a vintage fixed arm Bigsby I found in a box of parts. It does not have a spring but the overall cosmetic condition looks good. I called Fender and discussed the markings on it and based on those they think it’s from the late 50s/early 60s. After talking with Ed Ball of the Gretsch Book, looks like this is probably a bit of a Franken—bigsby. The body is probably 60s (the patent number marking style is from the 60s). The arm style is from the 50s, and the hinge piece is likely from the 70s.
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Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • B-3 Vibrato System 1960s
Finish
  • Silver
Year
  • 1960s
Made In
  • United States
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Overview

Paul Bigsby started making guitars in the late '40s, and by the early '60s demand for his hugely innovative tremolo systems had far outpaced demand for his instruments. The B3 is one of the original popular designs and is intended for curved top hollow and semi-hollowbody guitars, though will function with a number of other models as well. Paul Bigsby sold the Bigsby designs and inventory to former Gibson chief Ted McCarthy in 1966. McCarthy sold the company to Gretsch in 1999. 

Years of production: Late '50s to present

Design Elements: Single bar, spring-loaded 


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