~1974 Gibson Gibson/Bigsby B5 Horseshoe Vibrato Tailpiece
Description
Offered for sale:
Vintage 1970’s Gibson Bigsby B5 Horseshoe Vibrato tailpiece.
IGS inventory item Bigsby #3
This Gibson branded Bigsby “Horseshoe” B5 Vibrato tailpiece as seen on Gibson solid body electric guitars; SG Standard, Deluxe, Custom, L6-s and others.
The casting itself is slightly different from the Bigsby B5 original design, which had an additional ear for a screw fastener.
This vibrato is sold “as is” the spring is missing.
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-hollow body 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.
Ships via USPS.
*Please note: we do our best giving descriptions of used pieces.
We have found it difficult to describe (and sometimes impossible to photograph) every single mark/blemish/imperfection on an instrument or amp that we offer.
Also, what's important to you may not be important to someone else. For example, you may say, "I don't care what it looks like as long as it plays or sounds well." Another person may say, "Body cosmetics are very important to me so tell me about every scratch, nick and blemish."
So, please ask the questions that are most important to you. If you ask, they will be answered. They are free and there's no limit. Additional photos can also be made available.
This is a specific item that is also being offered for sale in our brick & mortar location. It is possible that it has just been sold. Please ask if it is still available before purchasing.
Vintage 1970’s Gibson Bigsby B5 Horseshoe Vibrato tailpiece.
IGS inventory item Bigsby #3
This Gibson branded Bigsby “Horseshoe” B5 Vibrato tailpiece as seen on Gibson solid body electric guitars; SG Standard, Deluxe, Custom, L6-s and others.
The casting itself is slightly different from the Bigsby B5 original design, which had an additional ear for a screw fastener.
This vibrato is sold “as is” the spring is missing.
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-hollow body 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.
Ships via USPS.
*Please note: we do our best giving descriptions of used pieces.
We have found it difficult to describe (and sometimes impossible to photograph) every single mark/blemish/imperfection on an instrument or amp that we offer.
Also, what's important to you may not be important to someone else. For example, you may say, "I don't care what it looks like as long as it plays or sounds well." Another person may say, "Body cosmetics are very important to me so tell me about every scratch, nick and blemish."
So, please ask the questions that are most important to you. If you ask, they will be answered. They are free and there's no limit. Additional photos can also be made available.
This is a specific item that is also being offered for sale in our brick & mortar location. It is possible that it has just been sold. Please ask if it is still available before purchasing.