Pick the Vibrato - Duesenberg or Bigsby?

[chilipeppermaniac]

This one looks more classy,,,,,,,, and I am sure is more expensive like the Bigsby.

Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe Tremola

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

To be honest, the Bigsby is over twice the price of the Duesenberg.

Questions about the Duesenberg’s ruggedness have come up in various Internet forums. But, those who use them seem to be satisfied with its strength and tuning stability.

As for twice the price,,,,,,,,, THAT part usually sells or puts the brakes on a purchase for me. For what a B7 costs, I have bought cars, whole guitars, and a host of tools for the same money as that. I kinda like them, but wow they aren't cheap.

 

[smitty_p]

Yeah. The full Bigsby B7 Vibramate kit is $249.50 at this eBay store.

All Parts Bigsby B7 Electric Guitar Vibrato Tailpiece Gold | eBay

But, this eBay store has the gold Duesenberg for $99.99.

TREMOLO DUESENBERG LES TREM II for Les Paul Guitar GOLD TM85G Export | eBay

Other eBay stores have them in the $125.00 range. Even so, that’s half the price.

To be honest, the only thing I’ve been disappointed with in the B7 is that it gets in the way of the controls. If you’re a set-it-and-forget-it player that’s not a big deal. For me, I tweak a lot as I play. My interest in the Duesenberg is pretty heavily influenced by its smaller, and hopefully less obstructive, form factor.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Yeah. The full Bigsby B7 Vibramate kit is $249.50 at this eBay store.

All Parts Bigsby B7 Electric Guitar Vibrato Tailpiece Gold | eBay

But, this eBay store has the gold Duesenberg for $99.99.

TREMOLO DUESENBERG LES TREM II for Les Paul Guitar GOLD TM85G Export | eBay

Other eBay stores have them in the $125.00 range. Even so, that’s half the price.

To be honest, the only thing I’ve been disappointed with in the B7 is that it gets in the way of the controls. If you’re a set-it-and-forget-it player that’s not a big deal. For me, I tweak a lot as I play. My interest in the Duesenberg is pretty heavily influenced by its smaller, and hopefully less obstructive, form factor.

Those last 2 parts are the things that would sway me to Duesenize my LP as well. Smitty