Warning: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is deprecated, use preg_replace_callback instead in ..../includes/class_bbcode.php on line 2958
accoustic with vibrato bar?
Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: accoustic with vibrato bar?

  1. November 1st, 2010, 06:53 PM #1
    gordy_sg_no1
    gordy_sg_no1 is offline Regular Fretter
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    south west scotland
    Posts
    55
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default accoustic with vibrato bar?

    ok ive just had a sick idea of installing a bigsby on an accoustic. only thing is i dont know whether or not it will work well and i dont want to mod or b**ger up my guild. so i was thinking knock off bigsbyish vibrato on an argos special. only problem is is it worth it just as an experiment
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. November 1st, 2010, 07:39 PM #2
    Rockette
    Rockette is offline Regular Fretter
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Sebastian, Florida
    Posts
    43
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. November 1st, 2010, 10:01 PM #3
    t_ross33's Avatar
    t_ross33
    t_ross33 is offline Regular Fretter
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Posts
    1,399
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Cool, I've never noticed that on the Brian Adams cover before...

    I'd guess that there would have to be some bracing installed under the bridge?

    Otherwise, might be a cool mod.
    Electrics: Hagstrom Ultra Swede (Gold Eagle Burst) Gretsch 5120 Electromatic (Orange) Custom Nashville Blackout Telecaster (Black, Stat mid/neck p'ups; Lil Puncher (Modern Vintage) bridge p'up; Wilkinson Compensated Bridge w/ 3 brass saddles, Warmoth Vintage Modern Birdseye Maple Neck) Fender MIM Stratocaster (Blue Agave, Rosewood Fretboard, Fender Tex-Mex p'ups; GFS Trem/Block Kit) Highland Spitfire (semi-hollow, flame maple top w/ bubinga inlay)
    Acoustics:Washburn D10CEQSB, Yamaha FG160E
    Bass: Westone Spectrum ST, Warwick Rockbass Corvette Basic Active
    Amps: Vox NT15H/V112NT Night Train, Peavey Bandit 112, Hartke HyDrive 210C Bass Amp, Vox DA5

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. November 1st, 2010, 10:04 PM #4
    sunvalleylaw's Avatar
    sunvalleylaw
    sunvalleylaw is offline Contributing Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Sun Valley, Idaho
    Posts
    10,955
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    Yeah, I would think there would have to be some serious bracing, which would seem to make it a plugged-in instrument, rather than really unplugged. I just don't see how you could get real good vibration out of a nice acoustic top with all that hardware and a bunch of bracing.
    Steve Thompson
    Sun Valley, Idaho

    Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
    Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
    Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay

    love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
    - j. johnson
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. November 1st, 2010, 10:04 PM #5
    markb's Avatar
    markb
    markb is offline Regular Fretter
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Kent, UK
    Posts
    2,353
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Ibanez made a couple of flattops with vibratos years ago. They weren't around for very long. A laminated top would be a good idea but I can't think how you'll get enough break angle over the bridge.
    Electric: Fat strat > Korg PB > TS7 > DS1 > DD-20 > Cube 60 (Fender model)

    Acoustic: Guitar > microphone > audience
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. November 1st, 2010, 11:47 PM #6
    Ch0jin's Avatar
    Ch0jin
    Ch0jin is offline Regular Fretter
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Down Under
    Posts
    1,706
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by t_ross33
    Cool, I've never noticed that on the Brian Adams cover before... .
    Or how he spells his name apparently... haha sorry, I couldn't resist
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. November 2nd, 2010, 07:44 AM #7
    t_ross33's Avatar
    t_ross33
    t_ross33 is offline Regular Fretter
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Posts
    1,399
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Ch0jin
    Or how he spells his name apparently... haha sorry, I couldn't resist
    and I'm a proud Canuck too
    Electrics: Hagstrom Ultra Swede (Gold Eagle Burst) Gretsch 5120 Electromatic (Orange) Custom Nashville Blackout Telecaster (Black, Stat mid/neck p'ups; Lil Puncher (Modern Vintage) bridge p'up; Wilkinson Compensated Bridge w/ 3 brass saddles, Warmoth Vintage Modern Birdseye Maple Neck) Fender MIM Stratocaster (Blue Agave, Rosewood Fretboard, Fender Tex-Mex p'ups; GFS Trem/Block Kit) Highland Spitfire (semi-hollow, flame maple top w/ bubinga inlay)
    Acoustics:Washburn D10CEQSB, Yamaha FG160E
    Bass: Westone Spectrum ST, Warwick Rockbass Corvette Basic Active
    Amps: Vox NT15H/V112NT Night Train, Peavey Bandit 112, Hartke HyDrive 210C Bass Amp, Vox DA5

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. November 18th, 2010, 06:57 PM #8
    gordy_sg_no1
    gordy_sg_no1 is offline Regular Fretter
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    south west scotland
    Posts
    55
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    it must justsound like a gretsch unplugged then
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules