Bigsby on a H575

[LH575]

I'm thinking I might want to put a Bigsby on my 575, but the thought of drilling new holes in it -

 

I'm wondering if a custom mounting plate could be made to fit the existing H tailpiece holes. Well, I'm sure it can, just how to go about it.

 

Had anyone here has a customer mounting plate made for a tailpiece? Wonder what the cost would be?

[Tim]

I'm thinking I might want to put a Bigsby on my 575, but the thought of drilling new holes in it -

 

I'm wondering if a custom mounting plate could be made to fit the existing H tailpiece holes. Well, I'm sure it can, just how to go about it.

 

Had anyone here has a customer mounting plate made for a tailpiece? Wonder what the cost would be?

Don't do it!!! Get a Gretsch instead! Just kidding...it's your guitar. As strange as this might sound, you might want to check out the Gibson forums for hollow body guitars (regarding installing a Bigsby on an ES 175)...some time ago, there was a thread addressing installation of a Bigsby, and I gave the same response. The reason I mention this is because the various responses were VERY descriptive with how to install, and with what Bigsby model that would make it as painless as possible.

[LH575]

"Get a Gretsch"

 

That is the problem. I did! Now when I go back to the 575, my hand starts looking for the Bigsby. I just has to have one now!

 

Thanks Tim.

[bolero]

on a 575 can't you install a floating bigsby? = no drilling?

[mark555]

on a 575 can't you install a floating bigsby? = no drilling?

 

Was going to suggest the same thing, I have seen plenty of floating Bigsby's. I think that once you start drilling holes in your 575 you are going to devalue it terribly and also make it less desirable from a selling on point of view. But, if you are going to keep it, and you want it specifically to match your playing style, then you have a guitar that is individual for your needs and taste.

 

Let us all know what you do and post the before and after pics. Good luck.

[Tim]

"Get a Gretsch"

 

That is the problem. I did! Now when I go back to the 575, my hand starts looking for the Bigsby. I just has to have one now!

 

Thanks Tim.

Well, the post on the Gibson forum is VERY descriptive and involves installation of a Bigsby B6(?). I'm not a Bigsby fan so I'm not sure, but this post included photo's and step by step instructions (again, for an ES 175, NOT an H575)...for what it's worth..