Malcolm used a few different bridges, but he did use this one at one time.
It is intonated by sliding it around on the body.
But he also used others...
Anyone here play a Gretsch?
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Malcolm used a few different bridges, but he did use this one at one time.
It is intonated by sliding it around on the body.
But he also used others...
Ugliness on an entirely new level...
Gretsch/Bigsby Design Flaws
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This is very much like my discoveries with Bigsby-style vibratos over the years. But, I think it points more to a bridge suitability question than a Bigsby-specific issue.
A quality roller bridge that can be secured into place so only the rollers turn generally works pretty well.
I agree that the unpredictable nature of bridge movement lends to inconsistent return to pitch.
I've been doing Bigsby equipped guitars all week. I'm pretty tired of them.
Your observations of the Bigsby bridge design is correct, but the Bigsby itself has numerous design flaws.
Funny, people wouldn't drive a Model T Ford, but they'll play the musical equivalent.
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There are a few thoughts I’ve had about how to improve some aspects of the design and operation within the tailpiece, itself.
Unfortunately, so much is also dependent on the bridge and nut that even an improved vibrato would only be effective to a point.
Good points!
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Actually, I would love one. I'm so burned out on semi-conductors, on board diagnostics, hundreds of miles of vacuum line, and other sensors that are completely unnecessary to make a car run. I would welcome a bare-bones straight six or V-8 with a set of points, condenser, and carburetor that I can manipulate by myself.
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A vehicle made B.C. ...... BEFORE COMPUTERS!
I've owned them, they are fine. I prefer the fuel economy and safety features of the modern cars.
My 429 Powered 1972 Ford Torino Cobra got 10mpg.
Gas is currently $6.59/Gallon for Premium. I wouldn't want to go back...
sneak me one out the back door Bobby!!!
Claim its a "dud" and needs destroyed
That guitar has zero to do with Malcolm's tone...in much the same way Angus sounded exactly the same on a ES335.
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Premium is only $4.59 here for my Audi. The other cars get 87 octane, and that just went back under $4.00 a gallon. My '66 Chevelle with the 190 Cu. Inch straight six got 18 miles to the gallon. Not much worse than my Audi, but much easier to work on. I could count the number of wires under hood, and only two vacuum hoses.
I'm well versed in diagnosis and repair. I'm not at all intimidated by electronics.
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I'm not either. But doing it everyday on large machining centers, the last thing I want to ever work on is my car. Especially since my boss likes to give me all the "mystery electrical problems" on our different machines. It wouldn't be so bad if we stuck to one control, but noooooo..... We have to use Heidenhain, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Fanuc. And, nothing is consistent. I work on an average of three different style electrical cabinets every week.
And sometimes depending on where the machine is built, it's a mashup of Siemens and Fanuc.
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@Robert Herndon have you sent my Gretsch yet???