On a B Bender

[Guildedagain]

You're not really ready for this so I won't spoil it by saying exactly when it happens, the build up is worth it.

 

[Westerly Wood]

that is brilliant!

 

[Guildedagain]

In the words of Patton, Nuts.

 

[Westerly Wood]

I wonder what string gauge he got: .11-.52s...

 

[GGJaguar]

At least it was only a Gibson that got ruined with that contraption. Leave the B-benders for Telecasters.

 

[awagner]

Why not also add a Bigsby like Bryan Adams did on his F50R?

 

[SFIV1967]

So it's the upper strap button that pulls the b string. Interesting. Not cheap to install:

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Ralf

 

[walrus]

9:53 for the String Bender...

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[sailingshoes72]

Marty Stuart now plays the original B-Bender Tele that was owned by Clarence White of the Byrds. Here a cool clip of Marty Stuart telling the story of how he came by the guitar with some B&W video of Clarence White with the Byrds.

 

[Midnight Toker]

Know that vid well and have posted it here before. I, being the self claimed (and probably right) biggest Zep fan/collector on this site …of course I have to own a Tele w/ a b bender.