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Most viewed - Modifying my '92 Cherry Burst. Bridge Saddles, Pins Supports and adding a Bigsby.
Comparison.JPG
452 viewsOld vs. new
92__Burst_with_Bigsby_on_Black_Background.jpg
403 viewsWith black background...ohhhhhhhhhhh
Checking_Clearance_For_Schaller_Strap_Locks.JPG
387 viewsBigsby strap hole is now the perfect size to accomodate the Schaller Strap Locks
Top_Prep_#3.JPG
372 viewsTop Prep #1, Not bad for a 14 year old guitar
Bushing_Plugs_Installed_#1.JPG
370 viewsBoth in place now, Time to add the Bigsby
Bridge_pin_size_is__387.JPG
366 viewsBridge pin holes are exactlly .387 diameter in my guitar.
Adding_Extra_Felt_Pads_To_Underside.JPG
363 viewsAdding extra felt pads onto the bottom of the Bigsby to raise it about 1/16 of an inch.
Dremel_Tail_Piece.JPG
360 viewsEnlarging the Bigsby strap hole
LP_STD_Bigsby_#3_Best_Shot.JPG
359 viewsThe finished product
Bracer_In_Place_3-21-05.JPG
358 viewsEVERYTHING is in place now, ready for strings and my first visit to Whambulation City
Temp_Bushing_Plug_#1.JPG
355 viewsHand cutting the Bushing Covers from Bronze Alum.
De-Burring_Washer.JPG
353 viewsDe-burring the drilled out washer
Drilling_Out_to__387.JPG
352 viewsDrilling the washer out to .387 dia.
LP_STD__Bigsby_#5_Body_Shot.JPG
348 viewsBody @ 45 degrees
Top_Prep_#2.JPG
345 viewsTop Prep #2
LP_STD__Bigsby_#6_Body_Close_Up.JPG
344 viewsUpclose and in the Sun
Top_Prep_#1.JPG
342 viewsTop Prep #3
Measuring_Bridge_Height.jpg
340 viewsMeasuring Bridge height to make bridge pin bracers
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