anthonylee Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Needed an upgrade====================Bigsby B7 Vibrato.Neck Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Neck Humbucker IM59A-NH Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan SH 11 Custom Custom.Schaller Locking Guitar Machines.Big Bends Nut Sauce. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 That looks sweet, man! Did you do all the work yourself? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 That is a very cool guitar. Looks great. Does the Bigsby arm get in the way of your Model Selector knob, visually if not mechanically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geech Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Love it! I have a finish blemish on my 59 that a Bigsby would cover perfect :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliding_billy Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 That is a great looking guitar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 That looks sweet, man! Did you do all the work yourself? Yep ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 That is a very cool guitar. Looks great. Does the Bigsby arm get in the way of your Model Selector knob, visually if not mechanically? No problem just like on a Gibson LP w/ Bigsby. Playing now - i'm your captain -GFR . changes from 12 string to electric with wah. The main problem is with sound because the JTV acoustic doesn't sound good thru my twin reverb. But found the solution: AB box by EHX . When on 12 string change to B straight to the audio mixer. And A for electric straight to the twin reverb. needs a bit of practice for live gigs but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 How can i fix/edit the spelling "costom" to "custom" It's killing me. :angry: done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spmartin Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 This is a truly beautiful guitar. One question - is it the Korean or USA model? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Korean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef1 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 It's awesome, did you take pics of it going on :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 stupid me. didn't think of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodkingzog Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Fantastic! I was thinking of adding a Bigsby or similar behind-the-bridge affair to my Korean Tobacco burst JTV59. How do you find the return to pitch with the arm when applying both a shimmy or dive-bomb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodkingzog Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Although I was going to also try this as well: http://line6.com/support/message/485558#485558 and wouldn't want this to affect the functionality of an installed Bigsby. Any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Although I was going to also try this as well: http://line6.com/support/message/485558#485558 and wouldn't want this to affect the functionality of an installed Bigsby. Any opinions? Didn't have this problem & the reason is : Schaller Locking Guitar Machines & Big Bends Nut Sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodkingzog Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Didn't have this problem & the reason is : [/size]Schaller Locking Guitar Machines & [/size]Big Bends Nut Sauce.[/size] Cool, thanks for that & enjoy your beautiful guitar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekc Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I initially saw Anthony Lees guitar at Harmony Central Forum a couple weeks ago and decided to do the same with my JTV-69 I just finished these mods late last night, but so far I'm in love. Its one of those situation where "on paper" it appears there are too many liabilities, like managing the upper harmonic "ping" that could occur on the "non-speaking" string length between the bridge and the tailpiece - but in this case the Bigsby B7 has that additional Roller Bar that maintains a good downward pressure force on the Piezo bridge, and during my test drive late last night -All stock Variax Features and sounds work just like a stock JTV-59 - i.e. I do not hear any anomalies ! Modifications so far 1) Upgraded to GFS Locking Tuners $32 - these are actually from the same Asian supplier that Line 6 uses and bolt right on - http://www.guitarfetish.com/Sperzel-Style-Locking-Tuners-3x3-Chrome_p_1172.html 2) Mounted a slightly modified Bigsby B7 Tremolo Tailpiece (Ebay $107) ( inspired by Anthony Lee's JTV-59 with Bigsby) http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Electric-Guitars/James-Tyler-variax-JTV-59-upgraded/m-p/35360629#M4181242 To make this work with the JTV-59 , I modified the Bigsby B7 by sawing off the mount on the upper right - this conflicted with the JTV-59 Bridge. Then I drilled a new countersunk mounting screw hole directly under the Bigsby Spring. 3) I'm more of a Gretsch 6120 tone freak, and prefer clean tones, so I swapped out the stock Line6 pickups for a pair of GFS Rectotron Liverpool PUs ( Ebay $50 for the pair) http://www.guitarfetish.com/Liverpool-Vintage-Alnico-Humbucker-Chrome_c_125.html 4) Mounted the pickups to a pair of Seymour Duncan Tripleshot rings - Can choose from Series. Parallel, or select which coil is active in single coil mode. http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/accessories/triple-shot-mou/triple_shot_swi/ Might ask why add all these magnetic coil select solutions to a JTV-59 Variax? I'm rather anal about my tone, and clean Palm Muting tone is essential for my Surf Band, and despite the progress, none of these Guitar Modelling solutions we discuss today can duplicate the exact tone I need to achieve clean Palm Muting tone - (think Astronauts "Baja) for the sound I use regularly 5) I'm half way done with my JTV-59 Mods - Next I'll mount the Fishman Tripleplay wireless Guitar to MIDI PU and mount the FTP controller on top of the Bigsby Logo on the tailpiece http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=8394.msg62105#msg62105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 I initially saw Anthony Lees guitar at Harmony Central Forum a couple weeks ago and decided to do the same with my JTV-69 I just finished these mods late last night, but so far I'm in love. Its one of those situation where "on paper" it appears there are too many liabilities, like managing the upper harmonic "ping" that could occur on the "non-speaking" string length between the bridge and the tailpiece - but in this case the Bigsby B7 has that additional Roller Bar that maintains a good downward pressure force on the Piezo bridge, and during my test drive late last night -All stock Variax Features and sounds work just like a stock JTV-59 - i.e. I do not hear any anomalies ! Modifications so far 1) Upgraded to GFS Locking Tuners $32 - these are actually from the same Asian supplier that Line 6 uses and bolt right on - http://www.guitarfetish.com/Sperzel-Style-Locking-Tuners-3x3-Chrome_p_1172.html 2) Mounted a slightly modified Bigsby B7 Tremolo Tailpiece (Ebay $107) ( inspired by Anthony Lee's JTV-59 with Bigsby) http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Electric-Guitars/James-Tyler-variax-JTV-59-upgraded/m-p/35360629#M4181242 To make this work with the JTV-59 , I modified the Bigsby B7 by sawing off the mount on the upper right - this conflicted with the JTV-59 Bridge. Then I drilled a new countersunk mounting screw hole directly under the Bigsby Spring. 3) I'm more of a Gretsch 6120 tone freak, and prefer clean tones, so I swapped out the stock Line6 pickups for a pair of GFS Rectotron Liverpool PUs ( Ebay $50 for the pair) http://www.guitarfetish.com/Liverpool-Vintage-Alnico-Humbucker-Chrome_c_125.html 4) Mounted the pickups to a pair of Seymour Duncan Tripleshot rings - Can choose from Series. Parallel, or select which coil is active in single coil mode. http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/accessories/triple-shot-mou/triple_shot_swi/ Might ask why add all these magnetic coil select solutions to a JTV-59 Variax? I'm rather anal about my tone, and clean Palm Muting tone is essential for my Surf Band, and despite the progress, none of these Guitar Modelling solutions we discuss today can duplicate the exact tone I need to achieve clean Palm Muting tone - (think Astronauts "Baja) for the sound I use regularly 5) I'm half way done with my JTV-59 Mods - Next I'll mount the Fishman Tripleplay wireless Guitar to MIDI PU and mount the FTP controller on top of the Bigsby Logo on the tailpiece http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=8394.msg62105#msg62105 Nice Job Steve. I didn't cut the top of the mount on the Bigsby. I just Fined it until it fit (Half of it ) Under the bridge. but your solution is great too. Interesting Pickup's with the switch on the Ring. (Not for me, but every man has his Sound). Not sure about the Fishman Tripleplay, it's possible to use the Variax bridge with the Graphtech Ghost Hexpander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiekerry Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Wow those mods you guys have made are amazing I am terrified of messing with the electronics parts on the variax, (pickups ect.). I am fine with a traditional guitar but I am afraid of damaging the modeling components. I haven't even opened up the back panels to look inside. I changed some hardware but that's about it... Kudos though awesome work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgitguy Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Truly a work of art. Are you a professional luthier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Nope. people say i'm gifted . it just comes naturally to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgitguy Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Well keep using your gift. We need more of it in the world today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Just a few Pics of changing the dots to Trapeze inlay, My first time trying this. The table is my wifes Portable Massage Table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Finished. started at 11:00 finished at 17:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 great work once again! wish we could get these upgrades on an off the shelf version! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 My 12 year old son took the picture at the end of the Inlay. and opened a new profession for me. but no thanks i've got to much on my hands.It might be a bit strange but i did this in the garden, with SRV in the background. Yeh. It would be nice if they took my customization. It would be Lines 6 greatest selling guitar. Because every time i gig with it. Line 6 gets a new customer. :)It's not easy inlaying with the fret's already on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Is that the same one sent to me at Line 6 recently for some serving? P.B.Sarkissian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekc Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hello - P.B. Sarkissian, There are two JTV-59's with Bigsby B7 Tremolos I know of. Yes - I recently did send mine in for an RMA repair of the Toggle Swtich to Line-6 in Calabasas. Thank you for making a great repair - this guitar works flawlessly now! Prior to the RMA trip - I re-installed the factory pickups, but below I detail all the mods / upgrades i made - I love this guitar! == I initially saw Anthony Lees guitar at Harmony Central Forum a couple weeks ago and decided to do the same with my JTV-69 I just finished these mods late last night, but so far I'm in love. Its one of those situation where "on paper" it appears there are too many liabilities, like managing the upper harmonic "ping" that could occur on the "non-speaking" string length between the bridge and the tailpiece - but in this case the Bigsby B7 has that additional Roller Bar that maintains a good downward pressure force on the Piezo bridge, and during my test drive late last night -All stock Variax Features and sounds work just like a stock JTV-59 - i.e. I do not hear any anomalies ! Modifications so far 1) Upgraded to GFS Locking Tuners $32 - these are actually from the same Asian supplier that Line 6 uses and bolt right on - http://www.guitarfetish.com/Sperzel-Style-Locking-Tuners-3x3-Chrome_p_1172.html 2) Mounted a slightly modified Bigsby B7 Tremolo Tailpiece (Ebay $107) ( inspired by Anthony Lee's JTV-59 with Bigsby) http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Electric-Guitars/James-Tyler-variax-JTV-59-upgraded/m-p/35360629#M4181242 To make this work with the JTV-59 , I modified the Bigsby B7 by sawing off the mount on the upper right - this conflicted with the JTV-59 Bridge. Then I drilled a new countersunk mounting screw hole directly under the Bigsby Spring. 3) I'm more of a Gretsch 6120 tone freak, and prefer clean tones, so I swapped out the stock Line6 pickups for a pair of GFS Rectotron Liverpool PUs ( Ebay $50 for the pair) http://www.guitarfetish.com/Liverpool-Vintage-Alnico-Humbucker-Chrome_c_125.html 4) Mounted the pickups to a pair of Seymour Duncan Tripleshot rings - Can choose from Series. Parallel, or select which coil is active in single coil mode. http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/accessories/triple-shot-mou/triple_shot_swi/ Might ask why add all these magnetic coil select solutions to a JTV-59 Variax? I'm rather anal about my tone, and clean Palm Muting tone is essential for my Surf Band, and despite the progress, none of these Guitar Modelling solutions we discuss today can duplicate the exact tone I need to achieve clean Palm Muting tone - (think Astronauts "Baja) for the sound I use regularly 5) I'm half way done with my JTV-59 Mods - Next I'll mount the Fishman Tripleplay wireless Guitar to MIDI PU and mount the FTP controller on top of the Bigsby Logo on the tailpiece http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=8394.msg62105#msg62105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 3-Way Toggle,... that's the one. Thanks, it was a sweet ride playing that one. Everyone here in Customer Support was a bit wow'd by it. Now I have to make a point of being at What's Next. I'll try to make it. -P.B. Sarkissian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekc Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Glad Folks at Line6 got exposed to the beautiful thing a Bigsby equipped JTV-59 is - Its replaced my Gretsch Brian Setzer 6120 for #1 Gig Axe. Lets pettion management to make this a Production Model !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I have three JTV's of my own--- a Black 69, the second unit I did the Tremolo Mod to, a Tobacco 59 and a Cherry Sun 59,... yeah they're great. JTV-59's,.... Sweet! Luv 'em. Then there's yours with the Bigsby on it, double sweet. If we petition to make it a regular production thing, I'll have to service them,.... hmmm, yeah, I guess I can deal with that,.... just hope our guy in parts procurement can. -P.B. Sarkissian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekc Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Cool on my JTV-69 I removed the "Tremol-No and now use a SuperVee MagLok - made a world of difference and much better tone - I can finally palm Mute and staty in Tune - yet still do Jeff Beck style tremolo dives. http://www.guitarworld.com/review-super-vee-mag-lok-tremolo-anti-deflection-device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snhirsch Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Cool on my JTV-69 I removed the "Tremol-No and now use a SuperVee MagLok - made a world of difference and much better tone - I can finally palm Mute and staty in Tune - yet still do Jeff Beck style tremolo dives. http://www.guitarworld.com/review-super-vee-mag-lok-tremolo-anti-deflection-device I was starting to think I was the only person using a MagLock on a JTV-69. I'll give your comment a +5. It does its job extremely well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonylee Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Musicom Lab EFX MkIV http://www.musicomlab.com/efxmkiv.htmLine6 relay-g50http://line6.com/wireless-guitar-system/Korg pitchblack+http://www.korg.com/us/products/tuners/pitchblack_plus/MXR Custom Shop La Machine http://youtu.be/tn4ew9Y9p9cCompressor -> Wampler EGOhttp://youtu.be/rrAIuGMTqtA Boss FV-500H Molten Voltage Professional - Digitech Whammy 4 http://youtu.be/VP3AaHzwKM4MC404 CAE Wah http://youtu.be/dpcJ8dA4GXgMXR M108 10 Band EQ MXR CAE Boost Overdrive Pedal MC402http://youtu.be/0pSmyKwVeqQStereo Talking Machine - Electro-Harmonix http://youtu.be/_BGgZ9ho07EWampler Tom Quayle Dual Fusionhttp://youtu.be/rhZABpif3z4Strymon Big Sky http://youtu.be/wvH8Or_rkFYStrymon TimeLine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QtGYGRdqmsCorona Chorus - TC Electronichttp://youtu.be/tB-sXNE7Wzg 60 PL's - Lava Cable High-End Tightrope Solder-Free kit. http://www.lavacable.com/index.php?id=187 Voodoo Lab - Pedal Power® 2 Plus + MXR EQ 18V VAC9 for whammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefflynyrd Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I love my 59! I know the pic is not that great, but.... :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jstrat1967 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Jefflynyrd and Anthonylee, those look awesome! How is the tuning stability with the Bigsby? How are the guitar models affected by vibrato or bends, since the strings are riding on the piezos? Anything weird happen to the tone? I have a JTV59P goldtop that I'm considering adding a bigsby to. Thanks for your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrat1967 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I just ordered a floating xtrem from Guitarfetish. I'll post a couple pictures after I get it installed. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekc Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 The JTV-59 with its carved LP style maple top works best with the Bigsby B7 style Tremolo While guitars with a "Flat Top" (like a Godin LGX-SA) work best with the GFS X-Trem I expect you will have a harder time installing the GFS X-trem on a JTV-59 ( due to its curved top) - compared to using the Bigsby B7 on the JTV-59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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