Fitting a CE-100DP with a Bigsby?

Walter Broes · Dec 12, 2007

put it on the guitar and play a couple of sweaty gigs - bigsbies are aluminum, and you'd be suprised how fast it gets dull.

Darryl Hattenhauer · Dec 12, 2007

you'd be suprised how fast it gets dull.

Just like my life.

carljoensson · Dec 12, 2007

Darryl Hattenhauer said:
you'd be suprised how fast it gets dull.

Click to expand...

Just like my life.

Oh well, I tried to speed it up a little anyway. Not by letting it breed, but I polished it a little with steelwool. Didn't make too much difference on the metal, but the black lacquered part with the Bigsby logo in relief etc looks a little less shiny now.
But I'll have some patience and trust Walter. The acid can wait. :wink:

/C

billydlight · Dec 13, 2007

Gotta play it man! That's the only way. Here's one of mine

BluesDan · Dec 13, 2007

billydlight said:
Gotta play it man! That's the only way. Here's one of mine

Hey Billy........I think there is a picture of your guitar next to the definition of "MOJO"!!!! Man, that is a great git, it's got character and personality. Great stuff. 8)

billydlight · Dec 13, 2007

Thank you Sir!

Darryl Hattenhauer · Dec 13, 2007

Billy,

What year is that?

BluesDan · Dec 13, 2007

Darryl Hattenhauer said:
Billy,

What year is that?

Hat...I believe it's a '59.
BD

Darryl Hattenhauer · Dec 13, 2007

Billy,

According to the Bible (the Moust book) the 1959 serial numbers start at about 8300 and end at 12035. (Guild's records aren't exact until the end of 1959.) Do you have a copy of Hans's book?

billydlight · Dec 13, 2007

I actually have two copies one autographed by Hans in hard cover. My Guild in the picture is a 58.

I have 7 of them ranging from 58 to 60.

Darryl Hattenhauer · Dec 13, 2007

Do you have pics of them that you could post?

Guest · Dec 13, 2007

I don't like altering mint condition vintage guitars unless the modification can be reversed with no loss of value or change in the guitar's appearance. You should be OK installing a B3 or B6, but try and get one that says Guild for authenticity purposes.

Beautiful guitar, by way. I'd like one just like it.

guildzilla · Dec 13, 2007

Those damn Guild Bigsby's are going for more than $300 apiece on e-Bay. If you have a case or two stashed away there, Drumbob, please send me a PM.

billydlight · Dec 14, 2007

I remember when I used to buy them for $40 apiece.

billydlight · Dec 14, 2007

Here's a few others
of course old faithful

and a few others :shock:

I have more but no photos yet

Darryl Hattenhauer · Dec 14, 2007

Billy,

You're revealing your age.

So I'll reveal mine. I remember when a pack of cigs and a gallon of gas were each 25 cents.

billydlight · Dec 14, 2007

yeah when I first started pumping gas (yes I used to get paid to pump gas) People used to buy it by the gallon, not the dollar amount! :shock:

Darryl Hattenhauer · Dec 14, 2007

Me too. Check the oil, tires, water, and clean the windshield.

I somehow didn't see your pics before the last post. I notice you have different combinations of bigsby types and bridge types. Are those for various tunings and strings?

billydlight · Dec 14, 2007

Nah just whatever was around. I like bigsby bridges the best, but a TOM works just fine too. I prefer guild bigsby's but I will use whatever.

Darryl Hattenhauer · Dec 14, 2007

Somebody here recommended a bigsby saddle on a wood base to protect the finish. I'm going to do that on a couple of my guitars. Do you notice any difference in sound?

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