RhoadsScholar Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 I just aquired all the parts I need to put a Bigsby on my Super Eagle. I took my tail piece off to examine what would be required. Heritage has a large hole that I need to dowel/redrill which holds the 1/4 jack/strap pin. I also need to widen the holes slightly on the bigby unit to make sure the holes are covered with/without a bigsby on it. I want to be able to put the Bigsby tail piece on, or take it off and make sure any extra holes are hidden. In both cases, there are extra holes with either the bigsby or the heritage tail piece, but I want to do the mod in such a way that the holes are covered. So, if you were buying a Super Eagle, how would you feel if it came with a bigsby. I also have the original bridge, a rocker bridge, a roller bridge, etc. Just curious if folks on this forum believe this might detract from the value in any way.
RhoadsScholar Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 BTW: The super Eagle has two mounted shaller pickups in the top (not floating pickups)
Gitfiddler Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 It is your instrument, but I would not put a wiggler on a solid wood archtop. I'd save that for a laminate (e.g. H550, etc) if I had to have one. The resale will depend on the buyer. However, there will be fewer potential buyers of that caliber archtop if it has a Bigsby.
yoslate Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 It is your instrument, but I would not put a wiggler on a solid wood archtop. I'd save that for a laminate (e.g. H550, etc) if I had to have one. The resale will depend on the buyer. However, there will be fewer potential buyers of that caliber archtop if it has a Bigsby. What Tim said...!
Jazzpunk Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 It is your instrument, but I would not put a wiggler on a solid wood archtop. I'd save that for a laminate (e.g. H550, etc) if I had to have one. Agreed!
DetroitBlues Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Placing a Bigsby on a full hollow body is like placing a Bigsby on an Acoustic guitar. If the top isn't properly braced for it, you're risking cracks in the top to say the least... You just might turn your guitar into an expensive pile of splinted toothpicks.
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