So, who needs a Vibramate?

[tomteriffic]

This one:

http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-string-spoiler.php

Not a rhetorical question.  I bought a Gretsch and a String Spoiler to go with it.  Returned the Gretsch but still have the string spoiler still in the bubble wrap.

Send me some postage and whatever you feel like over and above that and end your Bigsby re-string nightmares.

Hit me here or at tomteriffic1952@woh.rr.com

[cmatthes]

I do if it’s still kickin’ around…

[gorch]

Checking time zones, I must say @cmatthes never sleeps. Now first in line for good vibrations.

That‘s a nice tool that I think is on the market for quite a while. I thought buying one myself for the Newport once. Changing strings on the Newport never killed me, so I didn‘t. No prestidigitation required. (There‘s nothing but a good dictionary and thesaurus. )

[cmatthes]

What is this “sleep” you speak of?  🤔

[Bennyboy-UK]

2 hours ago, gorch said:

Checking time zones, I must say @cmatthes never sleeps. Now first in line for good vibrations.

That‘s a nice tool that I think is on the market for quite a while. I thought buying one myself for the Newport once. Changing strings on the Newport never killed me, so I didn‘t. No prestidigitation required. (There‘s nothing but a good dictionary and thesaurus. )

This guy is living twice as much consciousness as the rest of us...

He must just be maxxed-out to fuck on amphetamines and Skittles from 6AM every day

You are dead right - he's on it 24x7 worldwide.

 

 

[hamerhead]

8 hours ago, tomteriffic said:

http://www.vibramate.com/vibramate-string-spoiler.php

That's a damn clever item. Didn't know it existed. Might've even kept that Newport if it had one of those........or not.......Bigsbys belong on Gretschs.

[GuitarGuy65]

I've got one for my Gretsch Tennessee Rose and they are awesome a definitely a time and trouble saver...  

[Jakeboy]

I put one on my Newport a couple years ago and love it. 

[tomteriffic]

All byebye.  Thanks for playing.

 

[The Shark]

When I read the thread title, I thought it should be moved to the Outer Circle!

[Biz Prof]

15 minutes ago, The Shark said:

When I read the thread title, I thought it should be moved to the Outer Circle!

Had the same thought. 

[Jakeboy]

Hahaha…you guys funny!

[santellavision]

Just to add to this conversation. A really cool trick is the Tom Anderson Guitarworks Bigsby mod. You pull the pins out and drill holes through the bar. Way easier to string and sounds better as there is stronger string contact.

 

[cmatthes]

59 minutes ago, santellavision said:

Just to add to this conversation. A really cool trick is the Tom Anderson Guitarworks Bigsby mod. You pull the pins out and drill holes through the bar. Way easier to string and sounds better as there is stronger string contact.

 

That’s a great mod - I’ve got it on a Bigsby as well, but it’s fairly expensive to have done.  Callaham sells pre-tapped bars as well, but only in silver.   The ButchieBars are also pretty intriguing as another lower-profile option, and come in various finishes/versions.

[santellavision]

I drilled my own, not too hard. But, here's the link to Callahan Auto Parts (ur, Callaham Guitars) https://www.callahamguitars.com/bigsby_bridge_mainstringshaft_catalog.htm

[cmatthes]

Tom’s VibraMate arrived today (Thanks, sir!!).   I’ve got a Callaham bar on one of my Bigsby-equipped guitars, and have an Anderson-modded one at Chez Stike.  Looking forward to trying out the VibraMate!

[svl]

Trick to remember when restringing with the Vibramate- always leave either the old G or D on her to make the job easier.

I switched from the Vibra to the Callaham because the Callaham was easier to deal with (and had better contact), but then ditched the PITA Bigsby for the Duesy trem...

[cmatthes]

These are good alternatives too.  I've got one on my M3 now, super well-made and string changing is a BREEZE.

 

[svl]

One great upgrade is the Reverend Spring- massive difference from the stiff Bigsby springs.

[cmatthes]

I've got replacement springs in all my Bigsbys.  You can get stiffer or looser tension.  At about $10 each, that was a no-brainer!