Vibramate V7 for Gibson Les Paul - Aluminum

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V7 and Bigsby B7 Vibrato Tailpiece for Gibson Les Paul - Aluminum

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Q: What is the Vibramate V7 for Gibson Les Paul - Aluminum?

The Vibramate V7 is a mounting kit that lets you install a Bigsby B7 vibrato on your Gibson Les Paul without drilling. It uses your guitar's existing stop-tailpiece and bridge post holes, making the installation fully reversible. This aluminum version offers a durable, sleek look, allowing you to add classic vibrato effects to your playing with ease.

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Q: Which Bigsby vibrato model is the Vibramate V7 designed for?

The Vibramate V7 mounting kit is specifically engineered to work with the Bigsby B7 vibrato tailpiece. It ensures a perfect fit and secure attachment to your Gibson Les Paul, providing a stable platform for the Bigsby B7. This allows you to achieve smooth, expressive pitch modulation and classic vibrato sounds.

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Q: Does installing the Vibramate V7 require drilling into my Gibson Les Paul?

No, a key benefit of the Vibramate V7 is its non-invasive installation. It allows you to mount a Bigsby B7 vibrato on your Gibson Les Paul without drilling any new holes. The kit utilizes your guitar's existing stop-tailpiece and bridge post holes, making the installation fully reversible if you ever wish to remove the Bigsby.

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Q: What Gibson Les Paul models are compatible with the Vibramate V7?

The Vibramate V7 for Gibson Les Paul is designed to fit most carved-top Gibson Les Paul models that feature a Tune-o-matic bridge and stop-tailpiece. It's important to ensure your specific model has these features for proper fit. If you're unsure about compatibility, a Sweetwater Sales Engineer can provide personalized gear advice.

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Q: What are the advantages of the aluminum finish on the Vibramate V7?

The aluminum construction of the Vibramate V7 offers both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits. It provides a lightweight yet sturdy foundation for your Bigsby B7. The aluminum finish also offers a classic, integrated look that complements many Les Paul finishes.

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Install a Bigsby on Your Les Paul Without Drilling

So you want to put a Bigsby on your Les Paul, but don't want to drill holes in it? That's understandable, and Sweetwater has exactly what you need. Vibramate's V7 Quick Mount Kit lets you mount an original Bigsby B7 vibrato on your carved-top Les Paul-style guitar. It installs in minutes, and best of all, it doesn't require defacing your instrument. The Vibramate V7 kit includes a Dogbone mounting plate with felt pads on the bottom that protect the top of your guitar. It also includes a felt-padded tailpiece plate for mounting the hinge plate of the Bigsby B7 to the tail strap pin hole of your guitar. Vibramate automatically positions the B7 in correct orientation, for a clean, original-equipment appearance. Have an import guitar with metric-threaded hardware? No worries — the Vibramate V7 kit includes both English- and metric-threaded mounting hardware.

Vibramate V7 Features:

Mount an original Bigsby B7 vibrato on your guitar without drilling holes
Designed for carved-top Les Paul models
Felt pads on bottom of mounting plates protect the top of your guitar
Installs in minutes
Clean, original-equipment finished appearance

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Tech Specs

Type: Bigsby B7 Vibrato Mounting Kit
Intended Instrument: Gibson Les Paul
Bridge Style: Vibrato
Finish: Aluminum
Manufacturer Part Number: TP-3770-001

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I've always wanted to put a Bigsby on my Les Paul, but I didn't want to "commit" to installing one. I saw a post on Reddit, and someone mentioned that they installed their Bigsby using a mount system called "Vibramate". I did some research, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Vibramate mounting system lets you install a Bigsby on your guitar without drilling permanent holes. I bought this right away, and I don't regret it at all. Installation was incredibly easy, and my guitar is so much more fun to play now. I don't see myself taking the Bigsby off of my guitar anytime soon, but if I ever decide to sell my guitar, then I can easily take the Bigsby off and install it on my new guitar.

I used a VibraMate on my 2001 Les Paul Studio Plus Top and could not be happier with the result. The fourAAAA flame maple top was not destroyed and I had the most beautiful stage guitar around. I thoroughly recommend this product.

This works flawlessly, simple to install and surprisingly sturdy. The problem is that it really alters the string tension, making them really loose and there's no way to setup the guitar to compensate for the loss of tension.

Another problem is tuning stability, the saddles seem to catch the string and not let lt go with even the slightest touch of the bar. I've tried everything I can to try and help - graphite on the saddles, stretching the strings and trying a different spring but none of it has helped at all. I've read in forums that some people had some luck by swapping the stock saddles with roller saddles but I think I've gone as far as I'm willing to accommodate this mod.

It looks really cool and if you like a looser string tension (think a strat with 9's) then this might work for you; as for the tuning stability-I'm at a loss but it could be something that I did wrong with the installation.

Very easy to install with simple instructions. Fits perfectly. Just takes minutes to install and you are stringing up your guitar and playing. Love it !

A while back I bought an Epiphone 50's Goldtop Les Paul with the intention of modifying it. Put SD Phat Cats in it and loved it. Also wanted a Bigsby too. Bought a B-70 for cheap and yesterday got my Vibramate V-7. Vibramate says you can't use a V-7 with a B-70. You Can!!!!! I just installed it and it does work!!!! Holes in the Tailpiece part lined up well but I had to get some longer 6/32 (1/2 inch cut off a little) screws to mount the B-70 to it. The holes also lined up well on the strap button part (there are only 2 on a B-70). I also had to use a longer screw for my strap button. I admit it hangs a little long where the strap button mounts. I don know if it's the difference between a Gibson and an Epiphone or the B-7 and B-70. Just want you to know it does work and is solid. Thanks to Miles Patterson and his team for their support and GREAT Service!!!