Luthier Parts & Tools

The PRL-8341 are a right-handed set of Locking RATIO® Calibrated Machine Heads for electric guitars that use 3 x 3 tuners, such as Gibson style and PRS style guitars. A great upgrade over single gear machine heads, such as Grover, Schaller, Sperzel, Kluson, etc. This set has keystone style knobs. The tuners have a two pin casing that can be used as is, or with Graphtech’s Patented InvisoMatch Mounting Plates. 4 different sets of InvisoMatch mounting plates in brushed aluminum are included to make installation on most guitars fast and accurate by using your existing screw mounting holes. RATIO® is Graphtech’s patented gear technology. RATIO® Calibrated Machine Heads incorporate different string gauges into the tuning equation.

• From Low E to High E 39:1, 24:1, 20:1, 35:1, 20:1, 12:1.

Graphtech balanced the gear ratios to each string simplifying the tuning process. With RATIO®, a half turn is a semitone.

The PRL-8731 are a right-handed set of Locking RATIO® Calibrated Machine Heads for electric guitars that use 6-in-line tuners. This set has oval style knobs. The tuners have a two pin casing that can be used as is, or with our Patented InvisoMatch Mounting Plates. 4 different sets of InvisoMatch mounting plates in brushed aluminum are included to make installation on most guitars fast and accurate by using your existing screw mounting holes. RATIO® is Graphtech’s patented gear technology. RATIO® Calibrated Machine Heads incorporate different string gauges into the tuning equation.

• From Low E to High E 39:1, 24:1, 20:1, 35:1, 20:1, 12:1.

Graphtech balanced the gear ratios to each string simplifying the tuning process. With RATIO®, a half turn is a semitone. Every string reacts the same to any tuning adjustment.

The Hipshot US Contour bridge is unlike any tremolo system out there. Hardened steel pivot pins inserted into a machined brass top plate give the US Contour a bell like tonal quality and silky smooth whammy action! Coupled with a solid machined steel tremolo block, the US Contour can achieve tremendous sustain and volume. Best of all, it is designed to retrofit any guitar using the American Standard tremolo routing convention. No additional routing required!

Features Include:

• Adjustable tension press in tremolo arm
• Stainless steel saddles
• High quality springs
• Chrome finished brass top plate

Gotoh 510TS Series Tremolos are machined with Chrome Molybdeumn Steel knife edges to withstand years of abuse and trouble free use. Comes stock with a vintage steel block with more mass and better tone. These are top of the line Gotoh tremolo units. Tremolo-unit includes the following accessories: Arm, Spring, Spring-holder, Wrench, Stud-bolt, Screw etc… Hardware included.

Use this Fret Slotting Miter Box to accurately cut fret slots with a fretting handsaw. The ball-bearing guides make sawing easier and faster; they hold your fret saw perpendicular to the fingerboard and can be adjusted to match the blade precisely. You can quickly slot any board up to 3"" (76.2mm) wide, with adjustable depth of cut for any fret wire. You always have an unobstructed view of your work.
Made of rugged aluminum and 12" (304.8mm) long, this miter box has convenient mounting holes for firm attachment to your workbench, the mounting screws and spanners are included. Instructions also included.

Now you can install a Bigsby Vibrato on your American Standard Telecaster® style guitar without drilling any holes! The Vibramate V5-TEAS-1 Model Mounting Kit is designed for a Bigsby B5 Original Vibrato and will fit most American Standard Telecaster® guitars that have a 3-screw mount bridge. Vibramate The Vibramate V5-TEAS kit includes mounting hardware for the Bigsby B5 Vibrato and utilizes your existing Telecaster® pickup and mounting hardware. There is no need for drilling, soldering or removing the neck.

The PRL-8721 are a right-handed set of Locking RATIO® Calibrated Machine Heads for electric guitars that use 6-in-line tuners. This set has mini Schaller-style knobs. The tuners have a two pin casing that can be used as is, or with our Patented InvisoMatch Mounting Plates. 4 different sets of InvisoMatch mounting plates in brushed aluminum are included to make installation on most guitars fast and accurate by using your existing screw mounting holes. RATIO® is Graphtech’s patented gear technology. RATIO® Calibrated Machine Heads incorporate different string gauges into the tuning equation.

• From Low E to High E 39:1, 24:1, 20:1, 35:1, 20:1, 12:1.

Graphtech balanced the gear ratios to each string simplifying the tuning process. With RATIO®, a half turn is a semitone. Every string reacts the same to any tuning adjustment.

Replacement Stratocaster® neck, 22 medium jumbo frets with headstock adjust double action truss rod and a 12 in. radius rosewood fingerboard. The nut width is 1 11/16 in. wide and pegholes are drilled at 10mm for a modern die cast type tuning machine but adapter bushings are available to reduce these hole sizes if you would like to mount vintage Kluson® tuning machines. A thin clear satin finish makes this the perfect replacement for your modern Stratocaster®. Nut not included. Fender Licensed replacement neck. Heel width is 2 3/16".

Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars. Bigsby B30 Specifications

• Model Name: B-30
• Series: Licensed Line
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 296 grams/10.4 oz.
• Overall Length: 7 ½"/190.5 mm
• Overall Width: 3 ¾"/95.3 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars Bigsby B50 Specifications

• Model Name: B-50
• Series: Licensed Line
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 290 grams/10.2 oz.
• Overall Length: 4 5/16" / 109.5 mm
• Overall Width: 3 13/16" /96.8 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Lightning Series II. The Bigsby vibrato tailpiece is a type of vibrato device for electric guitar designed by Paul A. Bigsby. The device allows musicians to bend the pitch of notes or entire chords with their pick hand for various effects.

• Model Name: B-500
• Series: Lightning Series II
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 279 grams/9.8 oz.
• Overall Length: 4 9/16"/ 115.9 mm
• Overall Width: 3 ¾"/95.3 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

*Designed for use on flat top electric guitars Bigsby Lightning Series Vibratos were created for players who want the Bigsby sound and "vibe", but for use on less expensive instruments.

Replacement Telecaster® neck, 22 medium jumbo frets with headstock adjust double action truss rod and a 12 inch radius maple fingerboard. The nut width is 1 11/16 inch wide and pegholes are drilled at 10mm for a modern die cast type tuning machine but adapter bushings are available to reduce these hole sizes if you would like to mount vintage Kluson® tuning machines. A thin clear satin finish makes this the perfect replacement for your modern Telecaster®. Nut not included. Fender Licensed replacement neck.

This McNelly Stagger Swagger pickup features a nickel plated cover, a braided-shield/single-conductor wire, and a 1 15/16" string spacing.

Replacement Stratocaster® neck, 22 medium jumbo frets with headstock adjust double action truss rod and a 12 in. radius maple fingerboard. The nut width is 1 11/16 in. wide and pegholes are drilled at 10mm for a modern die cast type tuning machine but adapter bushings are available to reduce these hole sizes if you would like to mount vintage Kluson® tuning machines. A thin clear satin finish makes this the perfect replacement for your modern Stratocaster®. Nut not included. Fender Licensed replacement neck.

The B5, sometimes referred as the Bigsby "horseshoe" is designed for flat top solid body guitars. Attaching via four screws to a guitar's top, the B5 is extremely versatile. B5s are common on many styles of guitars including SGs, Les Paul Jrs, Telecasters, and Rickenbacker 325s. Bigsby B5 Specifications

• Model Name: B-5
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate Weight: 287 Grams
• Overall Length: 4.75"/120.65mm
• Overall Width: 3.7"/93.98mm

Lightning Series II. The Bigsby vibrato tailpiece is a type of vibrato device for electric guitar designed by Paul A. Bigsby. The device allows musicians to bend the pitch of notes or entire chords with their pick hand for various effects.

• Model Name: B-700
• Series: Lightning Series II
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 345 grams/12.2 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 5/8"/ 219.1 mm
• Overall Width: 3 ¾"/95.3 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

*Designed for use on flat top electric guitars Bigsby Lightning Series Vibratos were created for players who want the Bigsby sound and "vibe", but for use on less expensive instruments.

Designed for use on arched top electric guitars Bigsby B70 Specifications

• Model Name: B-70
• Series: Licensed Line
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 358 grams/ 12.6 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 11/16"/ 220.7 mm
• Overall Width: 3 ¾"/95.3 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Bigsby B60 Lightning Series I Vibrato for use on large acoustic and arch top guitars. The Bigsby vibrato tailpiece is a type of vibrato device for electric guitar designed by Paul A. Bigsby. The device allows musicians to bend the pitch of notes or entire chords with their pick hand for various effects. Bigsby B-60 Specifications

• Model Name: B-60
• Series: Lightning Series I
• Manufacturing Method: Die Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 308 grams/10.9 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 5/8”/219.1 mm
• Overall Width: 3 7/8”/ 98.4 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8” Allen wrench and 5/16” socket wrench
• Available in Stainless Steel or Gold

*Designed for use on large hollow body guitars

A genuine Bigsby B5 vibrato with a modified string mounting bar that features counterbore holes for a string-through style rather than the original mounting pins. This version allows for quick and easy restrings.

Designed for use on arched top electric guitars Bigsby B16 Specifications

• Model Name: B-12
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Sand Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 344 grams/12.1 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 3/8" / 212.7 mm
• Overall Width: 3 5/8" / 92.1 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Designed for use on thin electric hollow and semi-hollow guitars Bigsby B3 Specifications

• Model Name: B-3
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Sand Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 296 grams/10.4 oz.
• Overall Length: 7 5/8" /193.7mm
• Overall Width: 3 5/8" /92.1mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars Bigsby B6 Specifications

• Model Name: B-6
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 311 grams/11 oz.
• Overall Length: 9" /235 mm
• Overall Width: 3 5/8" / 92.1 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Designed for use on thin hollow body and semi-hollowbody guitars. Left-handed.

The B5, sometimes referred as the Bigsby “horseshoe” is designed for flat top solid body guitars. Attaching via four screws to a guitar’s top, the B5 is extremely versatile. B5s are common on many styles of guitars including SGs, Les Paul Jrs, Telecasters, and Rickenbacker 325s. Left-handed version.

• Model Name: B-5
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate Weight: 287 Grams/10.1 oz.
• Overall Length: 4 3/4”/120.65mm
• Overall Width: 3 3/4”/95.3mm