Detail 01
Pre-installed hinge
The hinge is already fitted to the handle assembly for the replacement process.
Product detailSKU #1500000423152
BigsbyMerle Travis Handle Assembly Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A gold Merle Travis-style replacement handle assembly for most original Bigsby vibratos and Kalamazoo series models. The long, coat-hanger-shaped stainless-steel handle arrives with its hinge already installed and uses the included set screw for attachment. For a restoration or a handle swap, it lets you replace the handle rather than the entire vibrato unit. Confirm that your guitar has a compatible original Bigsby or Kalamazoo-series vibrato before ordering.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a handle on a compatible original Bigsby or Kalamazoo-series vibrato.
- Restoration work requiring the long Merle Travis coat-hanger handle shape.
- A handle-only change instead of replacing a compatible complete vibrato unit.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vibrato units other than the described most original Bigsby and Kalamazoo-series models.
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
Included set screw
The assembly uses the supplied set screw to secure it to the vibrato unit.
Detail 03
12.99-inch total length
This is the overall listed length of the assembly.
Detail 04
12.79-inch handle length
This is the listed length of the handle itself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that the vibrato is a compatible original Bigsby or Kalamazoo-series model.
- 02Confirm that the 12.99-inch overall and 12.79-inch handle lengths suit the intended replacement.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which vibratos does this handle assembly fit?
It is designed for most original Bigsby vibratos and Kalamazoo series models.
02What hardware comes with the assembly?
It has a pre-installed hinge and includes a set screw.
03How long is the Merle Travis handle?
The listed handle length is 12.79 inches (32.5 cm); total assembly length is 12.99 inches (33 cm).
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
2 detailsSize & weight
- Total Length
- 12.99 inch (33 cm)
- Handle Length
- 12.79 inch (32.5 cm)
