Gretsch Bigsby Replacement Part Number

[Wdsmith23]

I have a G5420 and like to replace the Bigsby B60 with the Gretsch style Bigsby. Does anyone know the official name/part number that will fit?

Looks like there are 2 different possibilities but obviously only one is correct. One is longer than the other but I can't quite figure out which is which regarding the part numbers.

Thanks!

 

[afire]

Looks like there are 2 different possibilities but obviously only one is correct. One is longer than the other...

B6 is the longer one and B3 is the shorter one. If you're replacing a B60, then B6 would be the same size.

 

[tartanphantom]

For the regular silver/aluminum version, the model is Bigsby B6C-- the Gretsch part number is: 006-0138-100

For the gold version, the model is Bigsby B6G (sometimes referred to as B6CG), and the part number is: 006-0143-100

 

[Wdsmith23]

Thanks guys!

 

[tmcq65]

Not meaning to hijack Wdsmith23's thread, but now that the original question was answered... I would like to purchase a replacement part for this Bigsby model (B60) and I wonder if anyone has seen an exploded drawing with component part numbers?
I'd like to file off the notch that stops the arm movement (so I can get the tremolo arm right over the strings) but I don't want to alter my original....want to work on a spare.
Hoping I can replace just this component

 

[afire]

Bigsby has a parts list on its website, but it only seems to cover the US made models. And come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen spare parts for sale for the licensed models. I'm not sure they're available.

 

[tmcq65]

After I posted the question, I did another search and found this - I am pretty sure this is the part I need:

Bracket - Bigsby, Flat Handle Bracket | Amplified Parts

Genuine Bigsby® flat handle bracket for use with Bigsby vibrato units. Includes set screw for mounting to vibrato. Arm and other hardware sold seperately. Not compatible with Lightning Series vibratos. For handles see P-GB-HANDLE-1X. For 9.5" handles see P-GB-HANDLE-8X. For handle fiber washer...

www.amplifiedparts.com

I guess I am better at searching now than I was before. I had found all the Bigsby part lists....but they don't include pictures, and I had no idea what they call this part. I guess I know now!

 

[wildeman]

After I posted the question, I did another search and found this - I am pretty sure this is the part I need:

Bracket - Bigsby, Flat Handle Bracket | Amplified Parts

Genuine Bigsby® flat handle bracket for use with Bigsby vibrato units. Includes set screw for mounting to vibrato. Arm and other hardware sold seperately. Not compatible with Lightning Series vibratos. For handles see P-GB-HANDLE-1X. For 9.5" handles see P-GB-HANDLE-8X. For handle fiber washer...

www.amplifiedparts.com

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I guess I am better at searching now than I was before. I had found all the Bigsby part lists....but they don't include pictures, and I had no idea what they call this part. I guess I know now!

US made and import Bigsby,'s parts are not interchangeable. I'd hit up the OP and see if he wants to sell his.