Detail 01
Tension bar
Raises the strings’ break angle over the bridge.

Independent shopping perspective
Bigsby’s licensed aluminum B50 brings B5-based vibrato operation to flat-top solid-body guitars. Its arm is built for smooth, accurate pitch movement, so subtle vibrato effects are the central use case. A tension bar increases the strings’ break angle over the bridge, while the unit mounts directly to the guitar’s top with four screws. The classic Bigsby look makes it a considered choice for a guitar modification where the mounting arrangement suits the instrument.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Raises the strings’ break angle over the bridge.
Detail 02
The tailpiece attaches to the guitar top with four screws.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is designed for flat-top solid-body guitars.
It mounts to the guitar’s top with four screws.