Detail 01
No tension bar
Produces a shallower break angle over the bridge and a softer string feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000415134
BigsbyB30 Licensed Tailpiece Aluminum
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Based on the original B3, the licensed aluminum B30 is aimed at thin archtops and carved-top solidbodies. Its design omits a tension bar, resulting in a shallower break angle over the bridge and a softer string feel. It offers smooth, accurate pitch changes for restrained vibrato effects, making it a clear match for players building around those particular guitar forms and that lighter-feeling string response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding controlled vibrato to a thin archtop or carved-top solidbody guitar.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups requiring the tension-bar design used to increase bridge break angle.
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
B3-based design
Uses the B30 layout derived from the original B3.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the guitar is a thin archtop or carved-top solidbody.
- 02Choose the B30 only if its softer string feel suits the planned setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gives the B30 its softer string feel?
The absence of a tension bar creates a shallower string break angle over the bridge.
