Detail 01
B3 model
The hollowbody/arch-top Bigsby with a tension bar and no hinge plate, mounted to the top rather than hung off the heel.
Product detailSKU #1273888004133
BigsbyB3 Vibrato Kit - Arch Top Hollowbody Guitars Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bigsby B3 vibrato tailpiece kit in chrome, sized for arch-top hollowbody guitars. For players adding shimmer and gentle pitch dips to a hollowbody.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rockabilly and country players wanting slow, wide pitch wobble
- Hollowbody archtops that currently run a trapeze tailpiece
- Players who want vibrato without routing the body
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Divebomb and squeal players — travel is shallow, not a Floyd
- Solidbody flat-top guitars; this is shaped for arched hollowbodies
- Anyone unwilling to drill mounting holes or pay a tech
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sold as a kit
Comes with the mounting hardware to do the install rather than the unit alone.
Detail 03
Chrome finish
Bright silver hardware. Match it to existing tuners, pickup covers and bridge or the guitar looks mismatched.
Detail 04
Vibrato tailpiece, not a bridge
It replaces the tailpiece only. Your existing bridge stays, and it needs to move freely for tuning to return.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Install usually means drilling the top — get a tech unless you've done it
- 02String changes are slower; the ball end pins onto a shaft
- 03A roller bridge and smooth nut slots keep it in tune
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my guitar?
It's cut for arch-top hollowbody guitars. Measure your top's arc and tailpiece area first. Flat-top solidbodies use different Bigsby models.
02Do I have to drill holes?
On most arch-top installs, yes. The B3 mounts to the guitar top, so it needs screw holes unless your guitar has existing Bigsby mounting points.
03Does it stay in tune?
It holds well for shallow, gentle vibrato if the bridge and nut let strings slide. Deep dives and binding nut slots will pull it sharp or flat.
04Does it come with a bridge?
No. This is the vibrato tailpiece and its mounting hardware. You keep your existing bridge, though many players swap to a roller-style one.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Arch Top Hollowbody Guitars Chrome
- Body Shape
- Hollowbody
