Detail 01
Pre-installed hinge and set screw
The handle is supplied with the hinge fitted and a set screw for attachment.
Product detailSKU #1500000423155
BigsbyChet Atkins Handle Assembly Polished Steel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Chet Atkins Handle Assembly is a replacement handle for most original Bigsby vibratos and Kalamazoo-series models. Its steel handle uses a brass tip, and the assembly has a pre-installed hinge and set screw for a direct handle change. At 7.59 inches long, it offers the listed Chet Atkins wire-handle format without requiring replacement of the whole compatible vibrato. Check the vibrato model and the assembly’s dimensions before selecting it for a restoration or swap.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the handle on most compatible original Bigsby and Kalamazoo-series vibratos.
- A restoration or handle swap requiring the Chet Atkins wire-handle design.
- Changing a compatible handle assembly without replacing the entire vibrato unit.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vibrato units outside the described most original Bigsby and Kalamazoo-series fitment.
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
Steel handle with brass tip
These are the materials specified for the handle and its tip.
Detail 03
8.46-inch total length
This is the listed overall assembly length.
Detail 04
7.59-inch handle length
This is the listed length of the handle.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the vibrato is among the compatible original Bigsby or Kalamazoo-series models.
- 02Check the 8.46-inch overall and 7.59-inch handle lengths against the intended replacement.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which Bigsby units can use this assembly?
It fits most Bigsby vibratos, including original models and the Kalamazoo series.
02Is installation hardware provided?
The assembly has a pre-installed hinge and set screw.
03What are its listed dimensions?
Total length is 8.46 inches (21.5 cm), and handle length is 7.59 inches (19.3 cm).
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Total Length
- 8.46 inch (21.5 cm)
- Handle Length
- 7.59 inch (19.3 cm)
