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Six Of The Best: Bigsby guitars

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By Guitarist ( Guitarist ) published 17 April 2013

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Gibson SG Deluxe

Gibson SG Deluxe

Gibson’s latest flame is this luxuriant-looking SG Deluxe. Sporting triple ’57 Classic humbuckers with a TogPot blend for the middle pickup, this AA-figured maple top beauty comes in Cobalt Blue, Lime Burst, Orange Burst and Red Fade – all with a Bigsby vibrato as standard.

For more information visit the official Gibson website

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Gretsch G5191TMS Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollow Body

Gretsch G5191TMS Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollow Body

The Bigsby is an integral part of the Gretsch vibe, and this latest Man Salmon-finished signature model for Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong had us all a-quiver last issue. Teaming a licensed B60G vibrato with a pair of powerful Blacktop Filter’Trons on the full- depth hollowbody chassis makes for rockabilly heaven.

For more information visit the official Gretsch website

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ESP Eclipse-I CTM Vibrato

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A Bigsby tailpiece (even a genuine B7 unit) may seem incongruous on an ESP, given the company’s rock-orientated output, but all will be forgiven when you plug in and give it a good waggle. Teaming it with a tune-o-matic-style bridge with roller saddles and locking Gotoh tuners makes for a winning combination of rock-ready power and retro chic.

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PRS SE Custom Semi-Hollow with Bigsby

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A PRS with a Bigsby is a rare beast indeed, which seems a shame given how stylish the special-run Custom Semi-Hollow with Bigsby model is. Plus, its place in the Korean-made SE line makes it a more affordable proposition, too; with SE open-coil humbuckers and semi-hollow construction, it’s a classy break from the norm.

For more information visit the official PRS website

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For more information visit the official Gretsch website

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Hofner Verythin Singlecut

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If you’re a player with 60s-style leanings, this single-cut semi could be just the ticket to ride. The licensed Bigsby unit is aided by a roller-saddled tune-o-matic- style bridge, and the twin pickups plus the thin but airy semi-hollow construction offer a varied vintage tonality in a neat package.

For more information visit the official Hofner website

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