S-100 with guildsby

Horuss

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I had a Bigsby installed on my S-100C (a long time ago - I wouldn't do this now). They did a great job, I think (it was Gary Brawer Guitar Repair in San Francisco that did the work). The reason it works is because it's not a Guildsby, which would obscure the acorns.

Note also the custom leather pickguard I made for it. I'm really not a fan of those clear Guild pickguards from the 70s.
 
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Very Cool! I thought of that "horse shoe" type Bigsby as a possible solution buy hesitated because it wasn't a Guildsby. Granted I don't have a carved S100 to mess with...

Yep...In the "old days" before vintage instruments I wouldn't have hesitated at such an "upgrade". To be honest that Bigsby shows it's age and looks fitting on your carved S100. Likely reduced collector grade pricing but not by an extensive amount to those who swear by a vibrato on their guitars. I'm quite certain I am one of those guitar guys!
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LOL! It is a bit shinny but I interject the comment as a after thought. That bridge looks a lot like the one on a late Westerly SF5 that I have.
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I think I recall seeing this guitar Horuss. It's super cool! That bridge looks like a Schaller, which I think perform well.
 

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On a B5 it's all one part but that custom Guild version has the tension roller as a separate part.

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True, but I was referring to the actual diameter of the roller. Thinner = shallower angle at bridge = better Bigsby action.
 
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