Detail 01
Three felt pads
They provide a soft contact point between the mounting plate and the guitar top.
Product detailSKU #1500000354373
VibramateShort-Tail V5 Mounting Kit, Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vibramate’s gold V5 Short-Tail kit mounts a Bigsby B5 Original Vibrato on many traditional guitars with a tune-a-matic-style bridge and stop-tailpiece. Its shorter-tail layout is intended for tighter areas, including SG Classic-style guitars with larger pickguards. Included hardware allows a quick installation without making permanent holes. Three felt pads sit under the plate, while the kit positions the vibrato in its intended orientation for a tidy result.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Installing a Bigsby B5 on an SG Classic-style guitar with a larger pickguard.
- Adding a B5 to a compatible traditional guitar without drilling permanent holes.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars without both a tune-a-matic-style bridge and stop-tailpiece configuration.
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.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the guitar has a tune-a-matic-style bridge and stop-tailpiece.
- 02Confirm the vibrato is a Bigsby B5 Original model.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the V5 Short-Tail require permanent drilling?
No. The kit installs with included hardware without drilling permanent holes in the instrument.
02Why choose the Short-Tail version?
It is designed for tighter locations, including SG Classic-style guitars with larger pickguards.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
