jealousblues Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi, Im thinking of doing the same thing. Yours looks great! I wonder if the GFS Xtrem would work as well? http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xtrem-Vintage-Vibrato-System_c_373.html Should I get the long or short version? I wonder If this one would not need to be cut down? How is yours with the B7 holding up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrat1967 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It's holding up great. I love it. You might notice that I first tried a GFS tremolo, before I went with the B7. The one I tried was the shorter floating one. If you use the GFS trem, you need to use the one that screws down, the longer one. I don't know the measurements of the longer one, but it doesn't look like it would lend itself to being cut down if it's too long. GFS has a good return policy, so you won't be out much if you try it. If you do, post your story here so we can all see how it goes. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekc Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 For JTV-59 - I only recommend a modified Bigsby B7 1) Grind off the mounting ear on the upper right ( yellow) 2) Drill a new countersink mounting screw hole in the B7 aluminum casting, under the center of the Bigsby's large Tremolo Spring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jealousblues Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Thanks guys on their website they have the length of the long version as 7 3/8" long including handle. Our guitars are 6 3/8" from the back of the guitar to the bridge. I emailed them to see if they knew the distance from the end to the roller bar so we will see if I end up with that or the Bigsby or nothing (im not sure Im qualified to do even the little work to mod the B7 honestly). Has anyone had experience with the Xtrem or Guitar Fetish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jealousblues Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 never mind they just got back to me and said the long version will only work on flat guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekc Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I like XTrem and Guitar Fetish. See my guitars with GFS XTrem here http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=6125.msg88435#msg88435 But for JTV-59, the modified Bigsby B7 is the only type I'd use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jealousblues Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Would you go with the nickel or aluminum B7 to match the JTV 59? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jealousblues Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 after some investigation I think both are the same product just sold under different names by sellers. I went ahead and bought one and should have it up and running in a week or so hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 When it comes to a Bigsby Bridge mod to JTV-59,... what Stevekc says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
americanworkmule Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 The B7 came today, and I installed it tonight. Here's how it looks: I loaded a bunch of pictures to this album if you want to see the steps it took https://picasaweb.google.com/109941283827892756771/JTV59PGoldtopVariax That looks as tasty as ... well. That's Nice. Good Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
americanworkmule Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 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. That is TUFF inlays and tremolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
americanworkmule Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I'm interested in doing this.Is there a reason to choose a B7 over a B5 Bigsby?Thanks, 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Yes,... the dimensions are such that the B7 is the one that works. stevekc or anthonylee could give you more details on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
americanworkmule Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 After all of this tweaking and machining . . . have you guys seen one of these Stetsbar tremolo for a wraparound bridge?It looks quirky but it seems like it would give better access to the controls.I'm sure it would need a lot more tweaking to work with these JTV bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefflynyrd Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Did you have any thoughts about the screws going through body and into any of the electronics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrat1967 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 On 6/11/2018 at 3:23 PM, jefflynyrd said: Did you have any thoughts about the screws going through body and into any of the electronics? Sorry, I kept meaning to take some measurements and pictures, and finally got around to it today. Here are some measurements for you. The screws for the Bigsby B7 are approximately 5 3/8" from the bottom of the guitar, and a little less than 4 3/4" from the side. https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipPc5DnorI09JV9iyyVpEgp2t3x8-NtRbz2gEk-p/photo/AF1QipO1cK-w5f5IBgxrg_OAsV8q9VYnDrDoX37Dj9FC https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipPc5DnorI09JV9iyyVpEgp2t3x8-NtRbz2gEk-p/photo/AF1QipOmLWEbpIM8DxIAIkE2l_OH_l3H5y548A5IUcjb There are three routes in the back of the guitar. The solid part of the guitar (unrouted) is perfectly under neath the area where the screws are. https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipPc5DnorI09JV9iyyVpEgp2t3x8-NtRbz2gEk-p/photo/AF1QipOxnRAmQmKcGextijkvle5qziUr4ZpLV4rE3GIm There are "channels" running between the battery compartment and the outer routes (for the board and for the knobs), connecting the three routes. The wire harness runs through the channels. The "north" end of the channel is only 4.5" from the bottom of the guitar (compared with the screw which is 5 3/8" from the bottom of the guitar). https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipPc5DnorI09JV9iyyVpEgp2t3x8-NtRbz2gEk-p/photo/AF1QipNEL4B0LvfB-w5w6d7VZEL-LgnNTZqZrRayQfhY From these measurements, I can tell you that the two Bigsby B7 screws do not enter the routes, and they do not touch any wires. I am convinced they are into solid wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 " Did you have any thoughts about the screws going through body and into any of the electronics? "--- Yes,... watch out for the battery box. So don't use too long of a screw or it might go through into the battery compartment. Have seen that happen twice, and in one of those cases penetrated the battery. So be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrat1967 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 18 minutes ago, psarkissian said: " Did you have any thoughts about the screws going through body and into any of the electronics? "--- Yes,... watch out for the battery box. So don't use too long of a screw or it might go through into the battery compartment. Have seen that happen twice, and in one of those cases penetrated the battery. So be careful. Do you remember what type of vibrato was being used in those cases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Bigsby B7,... it's the one that fits on a JTV-59. Just make certain the screw isn't too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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