Hi Herb,

FWIW your tremolo on the SG is the genuine, official, name brand, "Gibson" "Vibrola".

To the best of my knowledge it has nothing to do with Bigsby. The original Bigsby design hasn't changed much since it was introduced 50+/- years ago. They just have added various mounting options to the basic spring and pivot system.

The "Vibrolo" was something Gibson did for them selves. Some think of it as an Omen.

I still own one... and I sold another, on one of the very few guitars I have ever sold.



BTW I also own a Jazzmaster tremolo system... The tremolo itself is super sweet for fast tickle moves but the Jazzmaster bridge is horrible for bold moves... that and the 7-1/2" radius fretboard keep it exciting to play... you're always wondering when you are going to knock a string out of the nut.

I forgot about that one before.

:-)

craigWhere's the 12 minute prog song? Now THAT would be fun!

 
I don't have the 12 minute song via video...wish I did since it was an absolute blast to play on. I do have an audio of it though. Weirdest situation I ever been in, Craig. Not to derail the thread, but I needed a piano player on a song one time. I got this dude to play that was just insane. He wouldn't take any money from me but said "I'll need you to play on one of MY songs". So dumb me says "no problem, let me know man!"
 
 
Well that day came. It's him, a drummer and a bassist and they always just played and wrote as a 3-piece without a guitarist. They were all like 20 years old at the time in like 2005 or 06. They start playing this jam and I sat there for nearly 2 minutes before I played a note to pick my jaw up off the floor.
 
Absolutely amazing how well seasoned and prog these kids were. Every time I listen to that 12 minute song, it just blows me away how these dudes sound like seasoned pro's at their age playing this off the wall stuff that is loaded with melody and cool time changes. One of the rare times for me to where I almost opted out playing on this thing until they said "just be yourself and do what you do...that's what we want on this song." So I did...and it turned out pretty cool. :)
 
 
-Danny

space_cowboy
I have your guitar? 


Do you need it bak for the weekend?

You're gonna trade a guitar for the weekend.

Yes Maurice. You can buy time. Sadly, it costs time.

space_cowboy


So can I get change for an hour?

Do you want two halves or four 15-minuters? I'm all out of seconds.