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Old November 20th, 2009, 09:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am new to Bigsby's so please,forgive my ignorance.I have a 6120jr w/Bigsby and arm sticks up too high to use comfortably.I removed nylon washer.Has anyone ever cut down height of spring or and can arm be bent.I don't want to move tailpiece any(the bracket sits about 1/8 high above the binding but i'm thinkin' this should help,as raising the back end a little would put the arm down more)as it returns to pitch "perfectly".Maybe the only option is the Travis/Atkins arm as it is bent downward.Any help would be appreciated.Thanx and God bless, "Tyguy"

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Old November 20th, 2009, 09:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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You can buy shorter springs
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Old November 20th, 2009, 09:36 PM   #3 (permalink)
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is it a 1" spring? there are 7/8" springs avail for $7-8+shipping.

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Old November 20th, 2009, 10:14 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Don't cut the spring. You can bend the handle down some gently if you know how. I always seem to have to bend them up higher a bit for my comfort.
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Old November 20th, 2009, 10:16 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old November 20th, 2009, 10:16 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Old November 21st, 2009, 11:44 AM   #7 (permalink)
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yep, buy the shorter spring. They are a little high for my taste as well and too stiff to push easily. I don't use it that much so I just deal with it.
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