I don't understand why Gibson/clones don't offer a roller to replace the stop bar - this would allow use of a Bigsby without the integral roller (B3, B6?)? My Gibson ES335 - 1963) has a Bigsby without the roller and I have to use the stop bar to keep the strings below the bridge level - a roller to replace the stop bar would be a perfect fix!
Thanks for the video. I have just installed a B7 with the Vibramate on my Les Paul and tuning is turning out to be an issue. I have 2 other guitars with factory Bigsbys and they are fine. I'm not sure about the Vibramate. How are you finding it 12 months later?
Awesome video
Keep it up!!
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
I don't understand why Gibson/clones don't offer a roller to replace the stop bar - this would allow use of a Bigsby without the integral roller (B3, B6?)? My Gibson ES335 - 1963) has a Bigsby without the roller and I have to use the stop bar to keep the strings below the bridge level - a roller to replace the stop bar would be a perfect fix!
The Towner bar is exactly what you’re describing, look it up!
@@zacharykim295 - yes, I have one but it is pretty flimsy. A Gibson stop bar without the front slots would do the job!
Thanks for the video. I have just installed a B7 with the Vibramate on my Les Paul and tuning is turning out to be an issue. I have 2 other guitars with factory Bigsbys and they are fine. I'm not sure about the Vibramate. How are you finding it 12 months later?
Mine still works. I did put some lube in the nut slots.
Does it still fit in the case?
Good question. I haven't tried.
I bought one, it still fits the case