Epiphone Casino mod question

[Mike_J]

I have my eye on an Epiphone Casino in a local shop. The price is right but I prefer the trapeze bridge as opposed to the Bigsby unit that is presently installed.

Can anyone tell me if it is a major drama to get the Bigsby replaced with the trapeze unit?

As usual, all help appreciated.

Cheers,
Mike.

 

[elenore19]

I have my eye on an Epiphone Casino in a local shop. The price is right but I prefer the trapeze bridge as opposed to the Bigsby unit that is presently installed.

Can anyone tell me if it is a major drama to get the Bigsby replaced with the trapeze unit?

As usual, all help appreciated.

Cheers,
Mike.

I'll take the Bigsby from ya

 

[muttley600]

Simple mod the shop should do it for you as part of the deal for little or nothing. Make sure you get the bigsby back.

 

[Mike_J]

Muttley600 - thanks mate.

Elenore19 - come and get it mate. I'm in Melbourne.

 

[Milnoque]

If it is a used guitar you may find that there is a shadow under the Bigsby where the finish has not faded from sunlight. On a new guitar this shouldn't be a problem. If the shadow isn't too pronounced, things should even out over time.

 

[sajs]

I own a Casino Elitist with a Bigsby. I play live with it and never use the Bigsby. I just fold the arm back and leave it like that.
Why not just do that?

 

[elenore19]

Muttley600 - thanks mate.

Elenore19 - come and get it mate. I'm in Melbourne.

Australia? Hmm.... How much would it be to ship that sucker? I'd totally pay for the shipping, if it's cheaper than buying a new one...