Bigbsy Trigger Warning: Gibson Explorer

Kittyfrisk

Surely you should be hailed for the solution to the end of neck dive while instantly adding cool  

ewal

Looks like there's not a huge amount of room over the scratch plate? That's one of the reasons I prefer a Les Trem, although I dare say it could be adjusted or another spring used.

guitargeek62

Bloody lovely! I’ve been toying with putting a lyre onto my X-Jr, and this isn’t helping!

Cirrus

ewal said:

Looks like there's not a huge amount of room over the scratch plate? That's one of the reasons I prefer a Les Trem, although I dare say it could be adjusted or another spring used.

Yeah I've actually got a taller spring, just not tried it yet. It's on the low side of comfortable.

Cirrus

It's definitely changed the tone, which might be a deal breaker long term since I absolutely love the sound of this guitar. Would be interested in whether others can discern the difference.

JayGee

Kittyfrisk said:

Surely you should be hailed for the solution to the end of neck dive while instantly adding cool  

Are Explorers noted for neck dive? I’ve always found them to be quite nicely balanced, certainly it’s never been a problem for me with my (120th anniversary) one…

Although if you’re looking for an excuse I guess it’s as good as any other… :-)

Teyeplayer

Definitely a great addition, more bigsbys needed on pointy things me thinks.

Seziertisch

Cirrus said:

It's definitely changed the tone, which might be a deal breaker long term since I absolutely love the sound of this guitar. Would be interested in whether others can discern the difference.

There is a difference, I prefer the sound of the second run through the sequence, it’s a bit more sparkly/airy.

ICBM

They do definitely change the tone. I also prefer B on both pickups, it’s more defined and sparkly. I could be wildly wrong but I think that’s the stoptail.

Penn

It does look really cool. 

Seziertisch

The Callaham front roller would go a fair way towards countering any perceived negative tonal change.