Detail 01
No tension bar
Produces a shallower break angle over the bridge and a softer string feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000415129
BigsbyB6 Extra Short Hinge Tailpiece Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bigsby’s gold B6 pairs the longer B6 format with an extra-short hinge intended for thinner hollow-body guitars. With no tension bar, it creates a shallower string break angle at the bridge for a softer feel. It is built for controlled pitch movement, from restrained vibrato to more expressive changes, while retaining the classic Bigsby look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Installing a B6-style vibrato on a thinner hollow-body guitar.
- Players who want subtle, controlled pitch movement with a softer string feel.
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
Extra-short hinge
Allows this B6 to be installed on thinner hollow-body guitars.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your guitar is a thinner hollow-body model suited to the extra-short hinge design.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the lack of a tension bar change?
It gives the strings a shallower break angle over the bridge, resulting in a softer feel.
02How does this differ from a B3?
The B6 is the longer version of a B3, while retaining the extra-short hinge design.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
