Gretsch Branded Bigsby B6 Vibrato Tailpiece

Description

The Bigsby B6 is the long-body vibrato designed for full-size hollowbody guitars. Its extended length creates a shallower string break angle, resulting in a softer string feel and smooth, elastic vibrato—perfect for subtle pitch movement, chord shimmer, and vintage expression. This Gretsch-branded unit pairs classic aesthetics with modern tuning stability via low-friction bearings.

Features

• Long-body B6 design for larger hollowbody guitars

• Shallower break angle for softer string tension

• Low-friction needle bearings for accurate return to pitch

• Polished aluminium frame with stainless steel handle

• Classic Gretsch branding

• Complete mounting hardware included

Specifications

Compatibility

• Larger Gretsch hollowbody guitars

• Commonly fitted to Gretsch 6120 models

Construction

• Frame: Cast Aluminium

• Handle: Stainless Steel

• Bearings: Low-friction needle bearings

Included Items

• Vibrato spring

• Mounting screws

• Washers

• Felt pads

Dimensions

• Overall Length: ±292 mm (11.5″)

• Base Plate Length: ±270 mm

• Base Plate Width: ±95 mm (3.7″)

• Height (incl. arm at rest): ±75 mm

• String Bar to Bridge Distance: Longer B6 geometry for shallow break angle

Weight

±680 – 720 g
(Heavier than B3/B5 due to longer aluminium body)

Ideal For

• Full-size hollowbody & archtop guitars

• Vintage Gretsch-style vibrato playing

• Jazz, rockabilly, surf, country, classic rock

• Players who want feel > divebombs

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