Hamer Monaco III Bigsby Type

[1 bottlerocket]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can tell with which Bigsby Type the Hamer Monaco III comes. I have done some searching on the internet and I am not able to find any specifics.

[gtrdaddy]

I believe it's the Kalamazoo B5. 

[django49]

I may have an extra one around.

[1 bottlerocket]

3 hours ago, django49 said:

I may have an extra one around.

 

4 hours ago, gtrdaddy said:

I believe it's the Kalamazoo B5. 

Thanks, all. I need a new roller and I am looking to replace the string shaft with a Callaham. I am not sure if it will fit

[LordsoftheJungle]

17 hours ago, 1 bottlerocket said:

 

Thanks, all. I need a new roller and I am looking to replace the string shaft with a Callaham. I am not sure if it will fit

Among other things, I had Murkat drill out the pins on a Bigsby string shaft for my MIII. Adding a roller bridge and graphite nut was a big help too.

[1 bottlerocket]

Did you get a specific brand of nut or was it a generic blank?

[LordsoftheJungle]

59 minutes ago, 1 bottlerocket said:

Did you get a specific brand of nut or was it a generic blank?

Sorry, I don't recall if a particular nut was chosen by the expert,,, I didn't pick out a specific brand.

[1 bottlerocket]

Okay, thanks for the information. I am going to go ahead and make those upgrades. I like everything about the guitar with the exception of restringing it!

[LordsoftheJungle]

3 minutes ago, 1 bottlerocket said:

Okay, thanks for the information. I am going to go ahead and make those upgrades. I like everything about the guitar with the exception of restringing it!

optimizing the mechanical design of the Monaco trem definitely ranks as one of the top mods,,, it makes a difference!