Fitting a vibramate on an ES 339/359 ?

[dantahoua]

I would like to buy one of those guitar but used. It's easier to find one without Bigsby but I want a bigsby! So, do the Vibramate will fit on it? There is a drawing on the vibramate website that explain the distance needed on your guitar to be able to put it on. Is there anybody there that can check for me with his ES 339/359 ? Thanks.

[lpdeluxe]

It should work fine. The Vibramate attaches via the tail piece studs, which should be the same spacing on the 339/359 as on my SG. You should have plenty of room with one of those models (the knobs feel a little crowded on the SG). What WON'T work is the new "archtop" Les Paul Vibramate: it's designed specifically for the Les Paul length for mounting a B7, which is much longer than the B5.

If you're still in doubt, call them. They are knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with.

[dantahoua]

Ok, thanks, the fact is I want a B7, so that's why I want to know if the distance are the same as on a Les Paul...

[lpdeluxe]

I'm pretty sure the B7 won't fit. Call Vibramate -- they keep up with what goes with which.

I'd love to have a Bigsby on my 335, but currently the choice is one of three things: drilling and filling holes in the nicely figured top, using the pricey EZMount that only fits MIC Bigsby knockoffs, or use a Vibramate with a B5, which doesn't have the right look. Like you, I want the B7, so I'll just have to hold out until someone makes a plate that will fit.