SG with a Bad Ass Bridge - Adding a Bigsby B70

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    Big Al Z

    Big Al Z Supporting Member

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    I have an older SG that I put a Leo Quann Bad Ass bridge on years ago. That plus adding a brass nut helped the tone and sustain. I'm now thinking about adding a Bigsby. I like the way a B70 looks.

    I'm wondering about 2 things - Will there be any issues with the string angle with the Bigsby and how do you think it'll effect the tone ?

    Anyone with experience ?

    Thanks - Al Z.
     
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  2. Feb 14, 2012 #2
    SGNick

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    B7's/B70's are for archtops.

    The B5 at the ones for SG's
     
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    GCDEF

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    I put a B5 on my SG. Other than having a Bigsby on it, it didn't change anything else noticeably.
     
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    asintoras

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    If you want to keep increasing sustain, then I will suggest putting some Tone-Pros locking studs.
     
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