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Loïc 06610
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Post by Loïc 06610 »

Hye everybody, i'm french so forgive my english .I own a G&L Ascari GTS transred, and i love it .I would like tout install a bigsby on my guitar, but I don't know if i should by B5 or B7 for the Ascari model,which isn't flat for me.
if some one can help me !
Thanks a lot !
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Re: Bigsby

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Loïc 06610 wrote:Hye everybody, i'm french so forgive my english .I own a G&L Ascari GTS transred, and i love it .I would like tout install a bigsby on my guitar, but I don't know if i should by B5 or B7 for the Ascari model,which isn't flat for me.
if some one can help me !
Thanks a lot !
Hi there,

G&L has been using the Bigsby B5 on all their ASAT models. Those guitars have a flat top. However, if your Ascari GTS has a carved, non-flat top, you should use the B7. Unfortunately, I do not have experience with the Ascari GTS and the archived webpages I have consulted do not give a clear indication whether the top is flat or has a curve, or what the dimension are to test whether there is enough space for a B7.

So in short:
flat top -> B5
carved, arched top -> B7, but check dimensions

- Jos
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Re: Bigsby

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yowhatsshakin wrote:
Loïc 06610 wrote:Hye everybody, i'm french so forgive my english .I own a G&L Ascari GTS transred, and i love it .I would like tout install a bigsby on my guitar, but I don't know if i should by B5 or B7 for the Ascari model,which isn't flat for me.
if some one can help me !
Thanks a lot !
Hi there,

G&L has been using the Bigsby B5 on all their ASAT models. Those guitars have a flat top. However, if your Ascari GTS has a carved, non-flat top, you should use the B7. Unfortunately, I do not have experience with the Ascari GTS and the archived webpages I have consulted do not give a clear indication whether the top is flat or has a curve, or what the dimension are to test whether there is enough space for a B7.

So in short:
flat top -> B5
carved, arched top -> B7, but check dimensions

- Jos
All G&L Tribute Series Ascari models have Carved tops so you will need one of the Bigsby bridge models which are suitable for Carved top/Arch top guitars.
As mentioned, check dimensions and I suggest that you contact Bigsby tech support to make sure you order the right model bridge. Here is the link to
Bigsby's website: http://www.bigsby.com/vibe/.

Hope this helps.
--Craig [co-webmaster of guitarsbyleo.com, since Oct. 16, 2000]
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Loïc 06610
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Re: Bigsby

Post by Loïc 06610 »

Thanks Jos ,for me, my Ascari is carved,not flat s,i will test a B7
Thanks a lot .