Modding Your Guitar with a Bigsby Tele Kit

Thinking about slapping a bigsby tele kit on your favorite T-style guitar is a rite of passage for many players looking for that classic vibrato shimmy. It's one of those mods that changes both the look and the feel of the instrument instantly, turning a utilitarian slab of wood into something that feels a bit more "boutique" and, honestly, a lot more fun to play. Whether you're chasing that 50s rockabilly vibe or you just want a little bit of movement in your chords during a slow blues jam, adding a Bigsby is a solid move. ...

May 24, 2026 · 6 min · Gustavo Niedfeldt