Bigsby Vibrato Manufacturing Process

Take a rare trip through the Bigsby Vibrato manufacturing process. See how Bigsby Vibratos are handmade using the same sand-cast methods as originally designed by Paul Bigsby in the 1950's. Aluminum ingots are melted and poured into the preformed sand molds to shape the Bigsby castings. Then they are trimmed, polished and assembled into finished products for your guitar. Enjoy!

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[kanerea]

One my friend want to order the Bigsby for the bass. Is it real? In general, is it possible?

[bigsbyguitars]

@kanerea some folks do modify our stock vibratos for use on bass, but we don't currently make a specific model. It certainly is possible-check out Stanley Clarke with his B5 (heavily modified) bass

[skuda111]

my bigsby is very slightly bent, it came like that new,will it braek if i bend it back in a clamp

[bigsbyguitars]

@skuda111

I don't suggest trying to bend the vibrato, as it is cast aluminum. Check with your dealer concerning warranty information.

[TheAlexkru]

the only thing i hate about my bigsby is how hard it is to change strings on

[bigsbyguitars]

@TheAlexkru

Check out our video on re-stringing; should make things much easier for you. Good luck!

[E1680]

Alright, that's it. I'm getting one

[MrBastardcaster]

@TheAlexkru. I put some locking tuners on my guitar and it made changing strings so much easier. Before that I hated changing strings too. The good news is there are tons of varieties of locking tuners now, so you'll most likely be able to find a perfect 'drop-in' replacement. You should check it out, I promise you'll never go back.

[jntdavis97]

nice video and a great american made product, so sick of china made stuff the workers look like zombies and 2008 after we made chine one of the richest country in the world they held joint war games with the former ussr

[krishotsaucemiller]

God bless America!!!