Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
It was pretty, but heavy and now resides somewhere on the east coast...
Adding Lyre Vibrola to SG
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It was pretty, but heavy and now resides somewhere on the east coast...
lynurdfireburd
Active Member
I've been waiting to add one, possibly to my Firebird, or to an inexpensive SG with a wraptail. The Austin I bought to mod similar to esg's Epi has the shorter rear bout so the Maestro won't fit. I like the guitar to much to F it up anyway.
I just snagged a P90 Epi Jr last week. Maybe that one? It might be too short as well.
It may be destined for a Trucks approach.
I just snagged a P90 Epi Jr last week. Maybe that one? It might be too short as well.
It may be destined for a Trucks approach.
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Gahr
Ambassador of Blues & Brews
Hmm, now there's a thought. I've got one of those. Then again, I keep itat work, so I'm not sure if I want to put too much cash into it.
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syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
I just took some measurements of my 71 SG Standard, which originally came with a maestro vibrola. From the top of the low E string to the body I came up with 20 millimeters. So if you have at least 20 millimeters or more, then a Maestro vibrola should work on your guitar.
Alex_SG
Ambassador of Trippy Rock
I have one too, in the TV Yellow. I'm thinking of leaving it "as is" though... They aren't too common here in Australia, as far as I can tell. TBH I actually don't know anyone else in Oz who has one! I'm sure they are around, you don't see them often. But it would be a good test bed for a short vibrola... Hmmmm....
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lynurdfireburd
Active Member
Exactly what I'm looking for if I can find it for a decent price. I already have the Maestro.
eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
man thats a well traveled Bird! Frequent Flyer Miles on that Gal.
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
I got the Vibrola today.A beautiful looking thing. My youngest son is ill, so I'll be staying home with him tomorrow. I might get a chance to fit it then. I'll be sure to post some pictures of the process.
Here is my 2016 SG Standard with the Maestro added after the fact...is this what you're installing or are you adding the sideways model???
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Gahr
Ambassador of Blues & Brews
Looking mighty fine!Here is my 2016 SG Standard with the Maestro added after the fact...is this what you're installing or are you adding the sideways model???
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
The holes were only plugged on the one side and the tech used a piece of brass. It can be removed and the stop tail can be put back on.
The Gibson kit also came with a mount to use the stop tail and still install the Lyre cover piece, but without the Vibrola...like the Derek Trucks model.
The Gibson kit also came with a mount to use the stop tail and still install the Lyre cover piece, but without the Vibrola...like the Derek Trucks model.
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Biddlin
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Those always make me think "Gelding!"
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Gahr
Ambassador of Blues & Brews
B
Biddlin
Guest
They can be sweet and beautiful!
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Haha!
My pride and joy:
VERY NICE!
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Gahr
Ambassador of Blues & Brews
And so the deed is done! And I dig it. I'm a tiny bit annoyed actually, because the tailpiece moved ever so slightly when I tightened the main screws mounting it, making it a bit off center. And I probably could have moved it a couple of millimeters closer to the bridge. But I don't really think anyone will notice when I'm actually playing the guitar. All in all I'm very happy with the results.
The break angle seems fine over the bridge, and sound wise nothing is altered as far as I can tell. No grounding issues.
I haven't lubed the bridge or nut in any way after mounting the vibe, so naturally it screws the tuning a bit when I use it hard, but it is a whole lot better than most of the things I have heard. With proper lubrication and a good setup, I think it will work very well.
As far as I'm concerned this guitar is now "finished". I dig the way it looks with the Lyre, reflector knobs, covered 57 Classic pups and the new trc. I know spending this much money on a Faded Special might seem silly to some, but I don't care. It plays like butter, sounds like an angel on amphetamines and I think it looks killer. By and by I will probably do something to the post holes for the stop tailpiece, but I'll leave them for now.
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The break angle seems fine over the bridge, and sound wise nothing is altered as far as I can tell. No grounding issues.
I haven't lubed the bridge or nut in any way after mounting the vibe, so naturally it screws the tuning a bit when I use it hard, but it is a whole lot better than most of the things I have heard. With proper lubrication and a good setup, I think it will work very well.
As far as I'm concerned this guitar is now "finished". I dig the way it looks with the Lyre, reflector knobs, covered 57 Classic pups and the new trc. I know spending this much money on a Faded Special might seem silly to some, but I don't care. It plays like butter, sounds like an angel on amphetamines and I think it looks killer. By and by I will probably do something to the post holes for the stop tailpiece, but I'll leave them for now.
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