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 B-5 Specifications
Model Name: B-5
Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
Manufacturing Method: Sand 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

*Designed for use on flat top electric guitars

Tele B5 Install

Video Installation Demonstration – B5 Telecaster

This video demonstrates the installation of a Bigsby B5 Vibrato on to a Fender Telecaster. Bigsby afficionado, Adam Seutter, walks the viewer step by step through the installation process of the Bigsby B5 Vibrato kit on a Squire Telecaster guitar in this detailed video. Adam demonstrates the difference in tone before and after the Bigsby installation. Video includes details of the tools required for installation including proper drill bit sizes and positioning of the Bigsby vibrato prior to mounting.