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Most viewed - Modifying my '92 Cherry Burst. Bridge Saddles, Pins Supports and adding a Bigsby.
Comparison.JPG
593 viewsOld vs. new
Temp_Bushing_Plug_#1.JPG
535 viewsHand cutting the Bushing Covers from Bronze Alum.
92__Burst_with_Bigsby_on_Black_Background.jpg
518 viewsWith black background...ohhhhhhhhhhh
Checking_Clearance_For_Schaller_Strap_Locks.JPG
505 viewsBigsby strap hole is now the perfect size to accomodate the Schaller Strap Locks
Bushing_Plugs_Installed_#1.JPG
484 viewsBoth in place now, Time to add the Bigsby
Bridge_pin_size_is__387.JPG
480 viewsBridge pin holes are exactlly .387 diameter in my guitar.
Adding_Extra_Felt_Pads_To_Underside.JPG
478 viewsAdding extra felt pads onto the bottom of the Bigsby to raise it about 1/16 of an inch.
Bracer_In_Place_3-21-05.JPG
478 viewsEVERYTHING is in place now, ready for strings and my first visit to Whambulation City
Top_Prep_#3.JPG
477 viewsTop Prep #1, Not bad for a 14 year old guitar
Dremel_Tail_Piece.JPG
471 viewsEnlarging the Bigsby strap hole
De-Burring_Washer.JPG
468 viewsDe-burring the drilled out washer
LP_STD__Bigsby_#5_Body_Shot.JPG
467 viewsBody @ 45 degrees
Drilling_Out_to__387.JPG
464 viewsDrilling the washer out to .387 dia.
Top_Prep_#2.JPG
459 viewsTop Prep #2
New_Stud_Bracer_3-21-05.JPG
456 viewsPin with two washer bracers, Bicycle rubber will be placed inbetween the washers to allow a little compression if needed.
LP_STD_Bigsby_#3_Best_Shot.JPG
455 viewsThe finished product
Top_Prep_#1.JPG
454 viewsTop Prep #3
New_Saddles_In_Place_3-21-05.JPG
452 viewsAll new Graphtec Teflon Saddles in place
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