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The Bigsby isn't something I have any experience of, but my understanding of it from what I've seen is that it's better for a very delicate subtle vibrato, but can be a bit iffy with tuning stability. Apparently restringing is a bit of an ordeal, too.
I've just had a look at the Mastery bridge online, that's not one I'm familiar with. I've read that Jaguar and Jazzmaster bridges are a bit of a pain, but that the Mastery addresses the issues successfully.
In terms of feel, a Strat trem and a Floyd Rose feel quite similar, depending on the strength and number of springs used. The arm and pivot point are more or less in the same place relative to each other and to your picking hand. The Mastery and Bigsby trems will feel different, but I've never played a guitar with either of those so I can't really help much with them, sorry
If the guitar is set up correctly it stays in tune very well, it's a piece of cake to restring if you learn the simple method of doing it, and it has the largest bend range of *any* vibrato.
... although most of it is in the UP direction . But it can go down further than most people realise too, if the arm is set reasonably high.
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I do find that they easily do a more subtle vibrato that is nicer for chords.
JM trems are technically more stable as they are on 6 in line heastock guitars and the rocking bridge helps string sticking vs shitty tune o matics.
So IMO
Best to worst to return to tune:
Floyd
Musicman/Gotoh 510 2 point trems etc
6 Screw strat style
Jazzmaster/Jaguar, Bigsby with rocker bridge
Bigsby on a Gibson
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One of my all-time fave vibrato units...
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I have roller bridges on all my Bigsby'd guitars and as long as you keep your nut lubricated (oo-er missus, etc.) there is minimal tuning instability. It is something that you need to keep on top of though.
Another Bigsby factor is the spring strength - different springs return different responses, from stiff to spongy.
(I’ve never gigged with a Floyd, those are truly rock-solid.)
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