


That works, although you might want to replace the Tuna matic with a roller bridge. the Bigsby goes right where the Tailpiece was, and requires no drilling, and the Tuna Matic bridge gives proper intonation. RSWRAP-TU (3 pcs.) Wraptonate replacement saddle, Titanium, natural finish, un-notched, for new shape bridges only 36,00. Im not sure about that on your model, but if its true, it means that the luthier would put dowels in the existing holes, and re-drill for the bigsby and the new bridge, doing irreversible harm and destroying your guitars value. Available now Shipping time: 2 - 3 workdays. Its also possible that the holes for the wraparound bridge posts are drilled at an angle and the holes for the Nashville bridge posts are drilled straight across. I would honor your wrapover SG for the tone that it has, and use it for that.Īlternately, it's possible to put a B-5 Bigsby on an SG with a Tuna Matic bridge without Wraptonate replacement saddle, Titanium, natural finish, pre-slotted, for old shape bridges only 36,00. If you want a dive bomber, you should get a guitar with a Floyd Rose as part of the design. This bridge will fit virtually any vintage Gibson, or any American guitar that uses. I'm not sure about that on your model, but if it's true, it means that the luthier would put dowels in the existing holes, and re-drill for the bigsby and the new bridge, doing irreversible harm and destroying your guitar's value.īad idea IMHO. TonePros Wraparound Bridge With S1 StudsFinally, a fully intonatable bridge to fit all those great old Gibson guitars that use the one-piece wraparound bridge. It's also possible that the holes for the wraparound bridge posts are drilled at an angleĪnd the holes for the Nashville bridge posts are drilled straight across. So if you clutter it up with hardware you run the risk of destroying its best qualities. The simple SG special with the wraparound bridge has a reputation for excellent tone, If that's yours and not some stock photo, I'd leave it alone. That SG special looks great just the way it is to my eye.
