
Installed Vegatrem to my Tribute ASAT
Been eyeing a trem for the ASAT for some time and thought about a Bigsby. When this system was announced I decided to wait and see on feedback and reviews. The system is solid and after doing research and taking measurements I pulled the trigger and it came in earlier today.
This is the model where you don’t have to drill and it’s the classic variant which is 71mm from pickup to hole spacing and that was what the guitar measurements said but there was some modifications and care needed to install properly. The plate that replaces the ash tray is a bit wider so it overlapped with the bottom of the cut out on the pick guard. I carefully used a dremel tool at low-medium speed and shaved down the material on both sides. I could have done one side just a touch more but I did get it to clear. Next the new screws that mount the plate to the body are thicker than the original screws that held the ash tray bridge. I carefully installed the new screws slowly to help drill into the wood and enlarge the holes gradually and once it got about 70% it stopped and took a electric driver on the lowest setting with enough torque to finish.
So no new holes in body and small sanding/dremel to the pick guard. Installed the system and put new strings and did a quick set up. Still need to adjust the tension of the system and get the set up dialed in but it works and it is solid.
I’ve made upgrades over time and this was probably the last planned upgrade. It’s a shame what happened with the company and considering what the big F is doing even more so. This is one that I’m not getting rid of