The Retro Rocker
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I've spent the better part of a week trying to find a Bigsby saddle for my X160.
The one I have is factory, compensated for a plain G. I use a wound G (3rd).
Didn't think it was going to be this difficult!
Emailed Bigsby and they wrote back "We do offer a bridge with a 3" post spacing compensated for a wound third string; it is called our Guild Special bridge. It is our part number 0495-0271. As we don't currently sell direct, we suggest visiting your favorite local shop as most stores deal with at least one of our distribution partners (Allparts, WD Music, CE Dist., and Harris Teller).
Well...no one seems to have the part in stock. (Some don't even bother to reply!)
Seems like most players wanted the bridge saddle compensated for plain G, and that's what they stock.
And the few I have seen on ebay that are compensated for wound G, do not have the 3" post spacing.
What a PITA!
The one I have is factory, compensated for a plain G. I use a wound G (3rd).
Didn't think it was going to be this difficult!
Emailed Bigsby and they wrote back "We do offer a bridge with a 3" post spacing compensated for a wound third string; it is called our Guild Special bridge. It is our part number 0495-0271. As we don't currently sell direct, we suggest visiting your favorite local shop as most stores deal with at least one of our distribution partners (Allparts, WD Music, CE Dist., and Harris Teller).
Well...no one seems to have the part in stock. (Some don't even bother to reply!)
Seems like most players wanted the bridge saddle compensated for plain G, and that's what they stock.
And the few I have seen on ebay that are compensated for wound G, do not have the 3" post spacing.
What a PITA!