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Bigsby B-5 Telecaster Vibrato System

Vibrato Unit for Telecaster Electric Guitars
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The Original Bigsby Vibrato

When you're looking for that smooth dipped-chord or note sound, look no further than the Bigsby B5 vibrato. One of the original vibrato units on the market, the B5 is the tried-and-true choice for T-style guitars from all makers. You'll love the smooth action and great sound of the Bigsby in action. Sweetwater's guitar players rank the Bigsby as one of the most iconic vibrato sounds in history. From slight vibratos to dipped chords, the B5 is the perfect choice for any flat-top guitar. You've seen this "horseshoe" unit on instruments from Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, and more. When you want that Bigsby sound, don't settle for second best, get the original Bigsby B5 vibrato.

Bigsby B5 Vibrato Unit Features at a Glance:

  • One of the most iconic vibrato sounds in history
  • Installs on most T-style electric guitars
  • Made from rugged and sturdy aluminum for years of use
  • Attaches with just 4 screws

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Bigsby B-5T with Bridge
  • Intended Instrument: Flat Top Guitars
  • Bridge Style: Vibrato
  • Material: Die-cast Aluminum
  • Spacing: 3.75" overall width
  • Finish: Chrome
  • Tremolo Arm: Included
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0868013002

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Rated 5/5

Amazing vibrato system!!!

This vibrato system is so amazing and I highly highly recommend it! I got it installed on my American standard tele and it just sounds so amazing! Sweet waters service was just EXCEPTIONAL as usual and helped me with all the questions I had. I reccomend getting it installed somewhere or any other guitar places that do repairs and installations. You can do it yourself but it's always good to be safe if you have an expensive guitar.
Music background: Worship Leader
Rated 4.5/5

American-Made B5 Bigsby

This is the B5 Bigsby tailpiece that is "made in America", not the cheaper, sloppy sounding, "Licensed" B5's that are foreign made. If it says "Licensed" on it is is the cheaper foreign made tailpiece- avoid those.
Music background: 40 years playing guitar.
Rated 3.5/5

Good with some caveats

I love a bigsby and excited to finally have one on my Tele. Tailpiece is great. Love how it and the bridge plate look.

But I'm looking to swap the bridge out ASAP. The saddles are terrible and absolutely the wrong choice for a vibrato. Low strings don't stay put, yet they all bind too much and leave tuning hard to maintain. Disappointing as the rest of the kit is great. I almost wish it just didn't include a bridge so I'd just bought a better one from the start, rather than having to redo some work and a setup.

Trem arm is low, but thats a matter of taste and remediable.
Rated 3/5

The endless rattle

So overall, it works great as a trem system, I might get locking tuners at some point, but the bridge is a whole different story. The included saddles suck, I will go to adjust them to remove rattle play a riff or two and the rattle is instantly back, I go I adjust, play the same riff, and boom back to where we were, it's not just this riff though it's everything I try, the saddle refuse to stay in place. Overall bad
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