Adding a Tremolo to a Telecaster

[firefrets]

For the price of a Bigsby and the price and time of installing you could buy a used guitar with a trem already installed, which is what I'd do.

Stagg used to do a Bigsby style Tele quite cheap, and some of the Aria pro 2's are as good as any Fender out there for the money in my opinion.

[franchelB]

Originally Posted by themissal

Thanks guys. I really like my cheapo modified Tele. Maybe I should just keep it as it is. I feel like I have it dialed just right as it is.

Maybe I will look for a used Chinese Gretsch.

Really...for the price of a tremolo system, plus labor and time...maybe you would be better off with another guitar with tremolo.

[6L6]

I've been a tremolo addict since 1964 and have tried many.

I happen to be a fan of the basic Bigsby on ANY guitar. But if you want the trem that is absolutely THE BEST, you'll be wanting a STETSBAR.

One neat thing about the STETSBAR is that no new holes have to be drilled!

It's like going out to drive an 18 wheeler w/Power Steering vs one without. Incredibly well-engineered. Here's a pic of the STETSBAR on my Gibson ES-335:





I had one on my Fender Custom Shop NoCaster Relic too. They are incredible!

[SalFromChatham]

Going for a used second electric gents. Thanks. I don't want to mess with my tele. I got it finally right where I like it.