Bigsby B5 or Duesenburg LesTrem II

[Detroitblues]

I bought a cool NOS Reverend Flatroc.....

Thinking about a Bigsby B5 or a Duesenburg LesTrem II.

Which would you choose?

I'll have to spend some money on the Vibramate for the Bigsby, but the LesTrem II's are direct replacements.

Which would you choose?

( Side note: Reverend's have pinlock tuners, so tuning isn't an issue)

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Bigsby B5 or Duesenburg LesTrem II

I never really paid attention to the Duesenberg Les Trem II because I didn't realize you could buy them aftermarket till now. I watched the youtube clip, and am pretty impressed by it's simplicity and easy installation. They look very responsive and have less string contact than a Bigsby.
I have a couple guitars with Bigsbys, and I find them spongier in feel than I prefer.

I'd definitely get the Les Trem II. Now, I'm kind of interested in it.

Even though they say it won't marr the finish, especially with the included spacers, I'd have to be sure before installing it on an expensive Gibson.

 

[Detroitblues]

Re: Bigsby B5 or Duesenburg LesTrem II

I've installed both....

More movement with a LesTrem than a Bigsby. Installation is easy and it really doesn't contact the body.