lyre stuff

[wildelectric]

Did a thread search on this one, couldn't find much: Anyone know where you can buy Lyre (or Deluxe Maestro, whichever you prefer) vibrolas, i.e. the ones found on Angus axes and the like?

 

[TNT]

Same without engraving...
http://www.allparts.com/categories.php?cat_id=419&cat_name=TREMOLO TAILPIECES
if you just need an arm...
http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/trem_gibson.htm
sometimes you can find one on eBay Wildelectric.Hope this helps...

 

[Strange Brew]

..if you go for the Allparts unit, don't forget to order it thru the link to Allparts, on the EverythingSG Home Page.:wink:

Oh and welcome wildelectric!

 

[Six String]

Welcome to ETSG wildelectric!

 

[Strange Brew]

hey... don't forget ebay for old Gibson parts. Maestros turn up fairly regularly

 

[Voxman]

Welcome Wilder.....

 

[wildelectric]

Wow, thanks for the quick replies. Now I just have to start measuring my Standard for installation...

 

[68GibsonSG]

welcome wilder, i too am a really big fan of the 'lyre'

 

[TNT]

Let us know how it turns out and what you use to plug the stock tailpiece holes.Pix please!

 

[lagger]

here's a bunch of parts including a lyre TP on ebay form a 67

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...;item=7315473517&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

pricey but the wires, pots, bridge etc and 2 Pat# sticker pups are included in the auction,

 

[Voxman]

Almost 100x's the starting price.....good un to watch

 

[wildelectric]

Whoa - that eBay auction is way above my price range. Nice original stuff, but the newer gear will do.

Anybody know where I can get the authentic Gibson vibrola? Allparts has a great piece, but its a "Gibson style" part, not the real deal.

 

[wildelectric]

Let us know how it turns out and what you use to plug the stock tailpiece holes.Pix please!

Will do. I'm getting as many pics of vibrola-equipped SGs as I can before any drilling goes on! Also, I have a couple of mother of pearl discs from a Les Paul that I put a Bigsby on, so I think I'll just reuse those for this job.

 

[TNT]

If you want I could give you some measurements from mine, a stock '70 Standard with ABR-1.From what I understand, the AllParts TP is exact except for engraving.You might be able to get a cover from Gibson if you're nice but they'll want a serial #.

BTW-I just finished a Blueprint in 1/1 scale for setting up the lyre measuring off of the ABR-1 bridge's posts and centered on the strap button. If you have access to a fax machine you can send me a private message with a fax # and I'll send you a copy-and of course that goes for any members!