lidbjork Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 I'm kinda keen on the idea of putting a B5 or B7 Bigsby with a Vibramate on my Hamer Artist. I would have to move the pickup switch, possibly put it in one of the tone pot holes...Is it possible at all? A great, stupid or merely mediocre idea?
burningyen Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Certainly doable. The switch location is the main issue. That and being absolutely sure you like Bigsbys. This was the giveaway guitar at the 5th annual HFC factory tour:
gorch Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Certainly doable. The switch location is the main issue. That and being absolutely sure you like Bigsbys. This was the giveaway guitar at the 5th annual HFC factory tour: It looks pretty much like a Newport missing a f-hole.
ghamerinfrance Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 I remember having seen (here within the forum) an Artist with a Switch in the upper horn for the Bigsby installation...In fact, I wanted to know if someone already saw a pickup switch with one of the buttons (push push or push pull) for non adding another hole...2 Pickups configuration and only vol/ton with integrated switch....
ghamerinfrance Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 I remember having seen (here within the forum) an Artist with a Switch in the upper horn for the Bigsby installation...In fact, I wanted to know if someone already saw a pickup switch with one of the buttons (push push or push pull) for non adding another hole...2 Pickups configuration and only vol/ton with integrated switch....
lidbjork Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 Ok. Thanks for the replies.One challenge is that my Artist is a Korina III (or whatever it's called) with three P90s and a five-way rotary switch. So the switch issue is a little more complicated. The rotary can't be moved to a pot hole because it's too large, so I would have to install a regular 3-way switch like in the image above and then perhaps use a pull-push to activate the middle pickup or something like that. (This actually has advantages over the rotary config because the regular switch is easier to flick quickly.). I'm not sure I can be bothered with all this ...
Hamerhack Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 How about a Stetsbar?I think some HFC-ers have tried 'em.
zorrow Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 How about a Stetsbar?I think some HFC-ers have tried 'em.Yes. That would actually be my choice if I wanted to do that. I've tried them and they're a great device.
Caddie Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I wouldn't do it.3 pickup, Korina. with a Bigsby.?!Its an abomination!!!3days in stocks in the public square.
hamerhead Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 As far as the switch goes, you could use one of those Jimmy Page 6-way toggles.....but I wouldn't do it. Eventually you'll regret it.
gorch Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 With three P90s a Schaller LP Tremolo could do the trick. Tuning stability is superb. I'm using one on a MIK Standard for about 5 years now. Might have one left in the drawer.We have two threads on these.http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/37681-the-schaller-lp-tremolo/?hl=%2Bschaller+%2Btremolohttp://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/43763-les-paul-schaller-tremolo-bridge/?hl=%2Bschaller+%2BtremoloLet me know if you are interested.
Simonehatesme Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Hi, I am very interested in this topic cause I have the same dream, with an Artist Korina with 3 pot... I tried the Schaller bridge, but pulling the strings too high beacause is more close to the neck. Need some suggestion, now go to look Stetsbar although you will agree with me that the Bigsby is more fascinating
crunchee Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 I had thought about putting a LEFT-hand Bigsby on a Hamer Eclipse years ago, the idea being that the left-hand trem wouldn't get in the way of the knobs or pickup switch, since the trem arm is on the opposite side, same side as the bass strings (think SRV's 'Number One' with the flipped Strat trem); but, like what burningyen said, you need to REALLY be sure that you like Bigsbys regardless of how you do it. BTW, a Bigsby will add about a pound/400+g or so to the weight. I most recently had considered putting a Bigsby + Vibramate on one of my 90's Les Paul Studios (I'm a sucker for the Bigsby look), but I decided against it as they're heavy enough as is. Edited to add: You can look at this one as an example, it looks to me like it's had it's pickup switch moved (no affiliation): http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/70340-psa-hamer-special-w-bigsby-495-buffalo-cl-jackson-music/
ptm1diver Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 I put a Bigsby on my Flying V and it's great. Think Lonnie Mack. I also used a Vibramate. V
Simonehatesme Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks Crunchee for useful advices, especially about weight... honestly don't think I can move the selector, I really like the look of Bigsby, definitely more than the Stetsbar, but I think it is the best solution
Never2Late Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Korina guitars are rare ducks. Even more rare that it ALSO has P-90s, and MORE RARE that its also an Artist triple-pickup. Putting unnecessary holes in the top? Triple-Nope. I'd go with the Stetsbar, too.
Simonehatesme Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Agree with you Inner...anyone knows the model of Stetsbar needed?
Simonehatesme Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 well sure not so beautiful but any expeiences? which model is recommended for Artist series? TY all
hamerhead Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Korina guitars are rare ducks. Even more rare that it ALSO has P-90s, and MORE RARE that its also an Artist triple-pickup. Putting unnecessary holes in the top? Triple-Nope. ^^^^ This.
oldskoolrulz Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 You really gotta be a bigsby lover to even consider doing this, imho they aren't that useful and can be quite the pain in the a** to set up and keep the guitar in tune. They do have a somewhat pleasing appearance on certain guitars but to me the negatives outweigh the positives...just my opinion of course
Simonehatesme Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 That's my Artist Korina, I put on the P94 cause in Italy could not find the original P90 version sure the intonation is one of best properties... for now
serial Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I had a Stetsbar on my Hamer Studio Custom Electraglide II. Worked ok, but was pretty hideous.
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