Detail 01
B5 designation
The flat-top solidbody Bigsby pattern. Arched-top guitars need a different model with a curved base.
Product detailSKU #1274115039941
WD MusicB5 Bigsby Vibrato Tailpiece
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A B5-style Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for flat-top solidbody guitars. For players who want shallow, gentle pitch wobble rather than deep dive-bomb range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flat-top solidbodies like Les Paul Juniors and Telecasters
- Rockabilly, surf and country players wanting slow shimmer
- Replacing a stopbar or hardtail with a period-correct vibrato
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Arched-top guitars — B5 is the flat-top model
- Players wanting wide pitch drops or lock-in-tune divebombs
- Anyone unwilling to drill or commit to permanent mounting
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
Vibrato tailpiece
Replaces your tailpiece and anchors strings on a spring-loaded rocker bar. The bridge stays where it is.
Detail 03
Spring-and-bar action
Short travel and a stiff feel. Expect a few semitones of wobble, not a full step down.
Detail 04
Strings wrap over a pin
String changes are slower than a stopbar. The ball end hooks a pin and can slip while you thread.
Detail 05
$257 price
Upper-mid for a vibrato tailpiece. You are paying for the mechanism, not a full bridge assembly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your guitar's top is flat, not arched, before ordering
- 02Mounting usually means new screw holes — this is not reversible
- 03A roller bridge and slick nut slots keep it in tune; neither is included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a Les Paul?
A standard carved-top Les Paul needs the arched-top Bigsby pattern, not a B5. A flat-top Les Paul Junior or Special is the right match.
02Do I have to drill my guitar?
In most cases yes. B5-style units mount to the body top with screws. Some players use adapter plates over existing stopbar posts to avoid new holes.
03Will it stay in tune?
It stays in tune well if the strings move freely. Binding at the nut slots and a fixed bridge saddle are the usual causes of drift after using the arm.
04How much pitch range does it have?
Shallow. It is built for gentle vibrato and slow dips, roughly a semitone or two. It will not do deep drops or pull-ups.
