Has Gibson ever tried a block tremolo unit?

Pacomc79
Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
edited April 2008 in Musicians and Gearheads
I was wondering this this morning. I know obviously Bigsby's have been used and Lyres.

I wonder if they've ever used a block with springs on any guitars. Les Pauls or the like. I can't recall any at all, though I do wonder what it would be like having say an SG with a tremolo unit.
My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
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  • ianvomsaal
    ianvomsaal Suncoast, FL Posts: 1,224
    Yeah, Gibson actually factory installed some F/R trems (but they're not all that common).
    Alex Lifeson has one: click: Alex Lifeson with Gibson Les Paul Custom
    However, you can easily replace your stop-bar with Trem Stop-Tailpiece from Stewart MacDonald.
    click: Les Trem Stop-Tailpiece - in my opinion it's far less off-putting and obtrusive than a Bigsby.
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  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Looks cool. Ultimately I'd probably rather go custom 24 in that situation, but that's cool way less hassle than a bigsby, and the bigsby's have a little different tone I think.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.

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