Detail 01
B5 model
The flat-mount Bigsby designed for solidbody guitars with a flat top, not an arched carved top.
Product detailSKU #1273888003860
BigsbyB5 Fender Vibrato Kit - Original Fender Logo For Telecaster Guitars Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Bigsby B5 vibrato kit sized for a Telecaster, with the Fender logo on the arm. For Tele owners who want gentle pitch wobble.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tele players wanting shimmer on chords and slow vibrato dips
- Rockabilly, country and surf styles built around subtle pitch movement
- Anyone matching a Fender-logo look on a chrome-hardware Telecaster
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting dive bombs or big pitch drops
- Anyone unwilling to do drilling or permanent mounting work
- Non-Telecaster body shapes without separate mounting hardware
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
Telecaster-specific kit
Mounting hardware and geometry are laid out for a Tele body and bridge position, not a universal fit.
Detail 03
Chrome finish
Matches standard chrome tuners, bridge and control plate. Next to nickel or gold hardware it will read brighter.
Detail 04
Vibrato, not tremolo
Short travel by design. It bends pitch a semitone or so, then springs back, rather than dropping to slack.
Detail 05
Kit format
Includes the Bigsby unit plus the parts needed for a Tele install, so you are not sourcing brackets separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Installation is usually permanent and involves drilling into the body
- 02No guitar, bridge or strings included, this is hardware only
- 03String changes take longer, you loop each ball end over a pin
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit any Telecaster?
It is built for standard Telecaster body geometry. Check your specific bridge type and body routing before ordering, since Tele bridges vary widely between models and eras.
02Does it stay in tune?
Bigsby units work best with a roller or compensated bridge and well-cut nut slots. With those in place, light vibrato use returns to pitch reliably.
03Do I need to drill my guitar?
Typically yes. The B5 bolts to the top of the body, which means new holes. That is a permanent change to the instrument.
04Can I install this myself?
It is doable with careful measuring and drilling, but a mistake is permanent. Many owners have a tech handle the mounting and setup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Original Fender Logo For Telecaster Guitars Chrome
- Body Shape
- Telecaster
