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Most viewed - Modifying my '92 Cherry Burst. Bridge Saddles, Pins Supports and adding a Bigsby.
LP_STD_Bigsby_#3_Best_Shot.JPG
845 viewsThe finished product
Comparison.JPG
673 viewsOld vs. new
Temp_Bushing_Plug_#1.JPG
591 viewsHand cutting the Bushing Covers from Bronze Alum.
92__Burst_with_Bigsby_on_Black_Background.jpg
583 viewsWith black background...ohhhhhhhhhhh
Checking_Clearance_For_Schaller_Strap_Locks.JPG
565 viewsBigsby strap hole is now the perfect size to accomodate the Schaller Strap Locks
Bracer_In_Place_3-21-05.JPG
543 viewsEVERYTHING is in place now, ready for strings and my first visit to Whambulation City
Bushing_Plugs_Installed_#1.JPG
539 viewsBoth in place now, Time to add the Bigsby
Top_Prep_#3.JPG
538 viewsTop Prep #1, Not bad for a 14 year old guitar
Adding_Extra_Felt_Pads_To_Underside.JPG
538 viewsAdding extra felt pads onto the bottom of the Bigsby to raise it about 1/16 of an inch.
Bridge_pin_size_is__387.JPG
538 viewsBridge pin holes are exactlly .387 diameter in my guitar.
De-Burring_Washer.JPG
537 viewsDe-burring the drilled out washer
LP_STD__Bigsby_#5_Body_Shot.JPG
535 viewsBody @ 45 degrees
Drilling_Out_to__387.JPG
531 viewsDrilling the washer out to .387 dia.
Top_Prep_#2.JPG
527 viewsTop Prep #2
Dremel_Tail_Piece.JPG
526 viewsEnlarging the Bigsby strap hole
New_Stud_Bracer_3-21-05.JPG
526 viewsPin with two washer bracers, Bicycle rubber will be placed inbetween the washers to allow a little compression if needed.
Measuring_Bridge_Height.jpg
516 viewsMeasuring Bridge height to make bridge pin bracers
Temp_Bushing_Plug_#2.JPG
510 viewsFirst Bushing plug in place
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