{"title":"Home of TOWNER Guitar Parts","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClick the \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"https:\/\/towner-guitar-parts.myshopify.com\/pages\/your-guitar\" href=\"https:\/\/towner-guitar-parts.myshopify.com\/pages\/your-guitar\"\u003eParts Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e link for guidance on \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhich Bigsby kit is fit for your guitar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"towner-down-tension-bar","title":"TOWNER Down Tension Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTOWNER Down Tension Bar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*If you do not have a Gibson guitar get the METRIC studs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Original! TOWNER Down Tension Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar manages your sustain controlling your break angle.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar allows you to control how much string tension you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e          – Recommended to set the Down Tension Bar just below the saddles of the bridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":40063634407620,"sku":"T-DTB-SS","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":40063634374852,"sku":"T-DTB-G","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/DTB.png?v=1625545498"},{"product_id":"hinge-plate-adaptor","title":"TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe selection Menu has these choices: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- One 1\" Strap Button Screw (*factory installed hinge plate only)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- One 2\" Strap Button Screw\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e (*installation screw)\u003cbr\u003e- Four Rivets for Hinge Plate Dressing\u003cbr\u003e- Four Felt Pads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Original! TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor is designed to lift your strap lock or strap button above the slot on BIGSBY® B3 and BIGSBY® B7 EX-SHORT hinge plates for easier access to your strap lock or strap button. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eStrap lock buttons such as \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/guitar-parts.biz\/hp135050\/Security-Locks.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSCHALLER STRAP Locks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jimdunlop.com\/products\/accessories\/straplok\"\u003eDUNLOP Strap Locks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grotro.com\/Grover\/GROVER-ACCESSORIES\/Strap-Locks\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eGROVER Strap Locks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and strap buttons DO NOT FIT between the slot of the BIGSBY® B3 and BIGSBY® B7 hinge plates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor slot provides room for exact placement of the BIGSBY®. For use with the BIGSBY® B3 and BIGSBY® B7 vibrato tailpieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the drop down menu there is an option for the 2\" screw, rivets and felt pads. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eWatch the video below on HOW TO install the RIVETS easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XCaXDMr6GJ0\" title=\"Bigsby Hinge Plate Rivet Install by TOWNER\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/files\/Gibson_Stud_Measurement_480x480_c99d504e-3a1e-4b72-b4db-18bdbc3962b6.png?v=1739508815\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetric tailpiece mounting studs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold plated steel studs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting studs with METRIC M8 x 1.25 threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits many import(Asian) guitars(ie, Epiphone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length is 1 3\/8\" and threaded section is slightly under 7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits tailpiece with ears thickness of 5\/16\"(8mm) and under(please check before ordering)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Chrome Metric","offer_id":40063634768068,"sku":"MS-C","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel Metric","offer_id":40063634833604,"sku":"MS-N","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold Metric","offer_id":40063634800836,"sku":"MS-G","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/studs_541ddea3-345d-491e-be97-21aedded8dea.jpg?v=1625545513"},{"product_id":"replacement-us-standard-tailpiece-mounting-studs-no-anchors","title":"Replacement US Standard Tailpiece Mounting Studs (NO ANCHORS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eImperial Replacement Stop Tailpiece Studs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo fit the cuffs on the TOWNER Down Tension Bar, the s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etop tailpiece studs should be no wider than 0.260 inches at the neck (\u003cem\u003esee \"G\" in image below\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGibson's Memphis Reissue Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e have a wider neck posts width and are US Standard threads.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/files\/Gibson_Stud_Measurement_480x480_c99d504e-3a1e-4b72-b4db-18bdbc3962b6.png?v=1739508815\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eImperial Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003ePlated steel studs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eMounting studs (U.S. SAE 5\/16 - 24) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eSame size as what is currently used by Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eOverall Length 1 7\/16\" ( 36.2mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThreaded section length 7\/8\" (22mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eFits tailpiece with ears thickness of 5\/16\" (8mm) and under\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Standard Thread Chrome","offer_id":40063635095748,"sku":"USS-C","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Thread Nickel","offer_id":40063635128516,"sku":"USS-N","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Thread Gold","offer_id":40063635062980,"sku":"USS-G","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/studs.jpg?v=1625545506"},{"product_id":"down-tension-bar-hinge-plate-adaptor","title":"TOWNER Down Tension Bar and Hinge Plate Adaptor","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTOWNER Down Tension Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eOne 2\" Strap Button Screw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eFour Rivets for Hinge Plate Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eFour Felt Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*If you do not have a Gibson guitar get the METRIC studs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Original! TOWNER Down Tension Bar \u0026amp; Hinge Plate Adaptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar manages your sustain controlling your break angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar allows you to control how much string tension you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e          – Recommended to set the Down Tension Bar just below the saddles of the bridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor is designed to provide a flat surface for your strap lock or strap button on the BIGSBY® EX-SHORT hinge plate.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor slot provides room for exact placement of the BIGSBY®.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor and 2″ strap button screw acts as a retainer holding the BIGSBY® to the guitar body, relieving you from having to drill four extra screws into your guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel and Aluminum","offer_id":40063635390660,"sku":"T-DH-SS","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":40063635357892,"sku":"T-DH-G","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/DTBHPA-1.png?v=1625545520"},{"product_id":"bigsby-b6-kit-towner-system","title":"TOWNER BIGSBY B6 Kit with Down Tension Bar and Hinge Plate Adaptor","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eBIGSBY B6\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTOWNER Down Tension Bar\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eOne 2\" Strap Button Screw\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFour Hinge Plate Rivets \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e(*I will install the rivets for you.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFour Felt Pads\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e*If you do not have a Gibson guitar get the METRIC studs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/townerusa.com\/products\/bigsby-1-inch-tension-spring\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eAnd I recommend the 1 inch spring for 335 style guitars because the Bigsby arm, over the archtop, sets the arm too close to the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBIGSBY® B6 Kit with TOWNER System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar manages your sustain controlling your break angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar allows you to control how much string tension you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eRecommended to set the Down Tension Bar just below the saddles of the bridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor is designed to provide a flat surface for your strap lock or strap button on the BIGSBY® EX-SHORT hinge plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor slot provides room for exact placement of the BIGSBY®.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor and 2″ strap button screw acts as a retainer holding the BIGSBY® to the guitar body, relieving you from having to drill four extra screws into your guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eI recommend the 1\" inch Spring for B6’s, provides a comfortable distance between the guitar and the Bigsby arm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e‘Some’ ES-347’s have the studs set lower on the guitar body. If so, use the TOWNER B3 KIT because the studs are set further back on the guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum \/ RIGHTY","offer_id":40063635587268,"sku":"TB6-SSAL","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum \/ LEFTY","offer_id":40063635620036,"sku":"TB6-SSALL","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ RIGHTY","offer_id":40063635652804,"sku":"TB6-G","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ LEFTY","offer_id":40063635685572,"sku":"TB6-GL","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/TOWNER-B6-Kit-1.png?v=1625545515"},{"product_id":"bigsby-b0-kit-towner-les-paul","title":"TOWNER BIGSBY B0 Kit","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eSign up below for release date late 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e!\u003cbr\u003eThis will be a brand new retrofit for Les Paul and short guitar bodies without the previous V.BLOCK shim I offered in the past. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eBIGSBY B0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTOWNER Down Tension Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTOWNER Hinge Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eOne 2\" Strap Button Screw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eFour Felt Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*If you do not have a Gibson guitar get the METRIC studs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eBIGSBY® B0 with the TOWNER Down Tension Bar for Les Paul and short body guitars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum \/ RIGHTY","offer_id":44934775439606,"sku":"TB0-SSAL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aluminum \/ LEFTY","offer_id":40063635751108,"sku":"TB0-SSALL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold \/ RIGHTY","offer_id":40063635783876,"sku":"TB0-G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold \/ LEFTY","offer_id":40063635816644,"sku":"TB0-GL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/16.jpg?v=1625545521"},{"product_id":"bigsby-1-inch-tension-spring","title":"BIGSBY 1\" Tension Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e1\" Bigsby tension spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eBigsby part: 0495-1975\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldset-wrapper\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":40063635882180,"sku":"B1SPRING-SS","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":40063635914948,"sku":"B1SPRING-G","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/bigsby-1-inch-springs-e1542739012992.png?v=1625545541"},{"product_id":"string-tension-bar","title":"TOWNER String Tension Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e• TOWNER String Tension Bar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e• 2 Felt Pads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e• DON'T Forget Thumbwheels. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• NOT for use with floating bridges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*EPIPHONE and other import Guitars: Since Epiphone has been inconsistent in the size of the bridge posts. You may have to widen the hole of the feet of the string tension bar to fit some bridge post widths. However, not ideal for gold plating. The other solution I can offer is converting to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/townerusa.com\/products\/m8-conversion-bridge-post\" title=\"M8 conversion posts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM8 bridge posts\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/townerusa.com\/products\/usa-tune-o-matic-bridge-non-wire-abr-1\" title=\"ABR-1 bridge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eABR-1 bridge\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-274d7a36-7fff-87b0-7a1d-06393388c0f6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have also learned that the bridge posts I have are better than the stock bridge posts Epiphone and other import guitars use. Because the bridge post screws all the way down to the wood which makes for better tone in the guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/files\/STB-Measurements_Complete_1.png?v=1740792953\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTOWNER String Tension Bar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER String Tension Bar helps to manage your guitars string tension for low bridge heights and sustain, recommended for guitar models with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003efrequensator tailpiece or \u003c\/span\u003etrapeze tailpieces (NOT FOR USE WITH FLOATING BRIDGES). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eFor years, guitarists with trapeze setups have asked me to make a string tension bar to provide string tension because their bridge height and string setup have low action. The new TOWNER String Tension Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e provides the necessary tension to keep your strings in place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eUnder the Tune-o-Matic, ABR-1 or Nashville bridge posts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003euse  at least one pair of thumbwheels to firmly hold the string tension bar in place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, SEE PHOTOS ABOVE in GALLERY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe reason for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 thumbwheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis to have one pair hold the STB in place and the other two to manage the height of the bridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER String Tension Bar also works with Jazzmaster vibratos, see photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":40063636340932,"sku":"T-STB-SS","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":40063636308164,"sku":"T-STB-G","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/IMG_9753.png?v=1646094381"},{"product_id":"thumbwheels","title":"Thumbwheels (SAE Threads)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTune-o-Matic bridge Thumbwheels (SAE Threads - Sold as a pair) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel ABR-1 thumbwheels with coarse knurling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAE 6-32 threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.104\" (2.6 mm) thick and .61\" (15.5 mm) diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Chrome","offer_id":40063636373700,"sku":"TW-C","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":40063636406468,"sku":"TW-G","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel","offer_id":44984871780598,"sku":"TW-N","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/twngc.png?v=1765497220"},{"product_id":"bigsby-b6-with-ex-short-hinge-plate","title":"TOWNER BIGSBY B6 Kit with Hinge Plate Adaptor","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIGSBY B6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne 2\" Strap Button Screw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Hinge Plate Rivets \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(*I will install the rivets for you.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Felt Pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; 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Plate Adaptor and 2″ strap button screw acts as a retainer holding the BIGSBY® to the guitar body, relieving you from having to drill four extra screws into your guitar.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum","offer_id":40063637225668,"sku":"TB6A-SSAL","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":40063637258436,"sku":"TB6A-G","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/TOWNER-B6-Firebird-Kit.png?v=1625545547"},{"product_id":"towner-a-block-system","title":"TOWNER A.BLOCK System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eTOWNER A.BLOCK \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eTOWNER Down Tension Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eTOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eOne 2″ Strap Button Screw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eFour 1\/2″ 2-56 Screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eFour Felt Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*If you do not have a Gibson guitar get the METRIC studs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTOWNER A.BLOCK System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 8pt;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for the Gibson FIREBIRD and Epiphone FIREBIRD guitar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER A.BLOCK provides a square surface to install the BIGSBY® on the asymmetrical guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar manages your sustain controlling your break angle.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar allows you to control how much string tension you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e          – Recommended to set the Down Tension Bar just below the saddles of the bridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor is designed to provide a flat surface for your strap lock or strap button on the BIGSBY® EX-SHORT hinge plate.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor slot provides room for exact placement of the BIGSBY®.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor and 2″ strap button screw acts as a retainer holding the BIGSBY® to the guitar body, relieving you from having to drill four extra screws into your guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum","offer_id":40063637356740,"sku":"T-DHA-SSAL","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":40063637389508,"sku":"T-DHA-G","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/TOWNER-ABLOCK-Kit_84d8cfc3-0fa4-434c-95e9-9729462a5b38.png?v=1625545554"},{"product_id":"bigsby-b6-hinge-and-pin","title":"BIGSBY Triangle Hinge Plate and Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eBIGSBY B6 Hinge plate and pin for thicker guitar bodies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e*Will NOT fit the TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum","offer_id":40412109275332,"sku":"B6HP-AL","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":40412109308100,"sku":"B6HP-G","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5246\/0228\/products\/B6HP-1_ea04e499-242c-49d9-b82f-53176fba54d0.png?v=1629403440"},{"product_id":"bigsby-b3-kit-with-towner-down-tension-bar-and-hinge-plate-adaptor","title":"TOWNER BIGSBY B3 Kit Down Tension Bar and Hinge Plate Adaptor","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour #1 Bigsby Retrofit System by TOWNER includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIGSBY B3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOWNER Down Tension Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne 2\" Strap Button Screw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Hinge Plate Rivets \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(*I will install the rivets for you.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Felt Pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e*If you do not have a Gibson guitar get the METRIC studs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eBIGSBY® B3 Kit with TOWNER Down Tension Bar and Hinge Plate Adaptor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar manages your sustain controlling your break angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Down Tension Bar allows you to control how much string tension you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e   - Recommended to set the Down Tension Bar just below the saddles of the bridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor is designed to provide a flat surface for your strap lock or strap button on the BIGSBY® EX-SHORT hinge plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor slot provides room for exact placement of the BIGSBY®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe TOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor and 2\" strap button screw acts as a retainer holding the BIGSBY® to the guitar body, relieving you from having to drill four extra screws into your guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TOWNER Guitar Parts","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum \/ 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Bar\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTOWNER Hinge Plate Adaptor \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003eOne \u003c\/span\u003e2\" Strap Button Screw\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFour Hinge Plate Rivets \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e(*I will install the rivets for you.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSix Felt Pads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e• DON'T Forget Thumbwheels. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• NOT for use with floating bridges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e*I recommend the 1 inch spring for 335 style guitars because the Bigsby arm, over the archtop, sets the arm a little to close to the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*EPIPHONE and other import Guitars: Since Epiphone has been inconsistent in the size of the bridge posts. You may have to widen the hole of the feet of the string tension bar to fit some bridge post widths. However, not ideal for gold plating. The other solution I can offer is converting to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"M8 conversion posts\" href=\"https:\/\/townerusa.com\/products\/m8-conversion-bridge-post\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM8 bridge posts\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"ABR-1 bridge\" href=\"https:\/\/townerusa.com\/products\/usa-tune-o-matic-bridge-non-wire-abr-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eABR-1 bridge\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-274d7a36-7fff-87b0-7a1d-06393388c0f6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have also learned that the bridge posts I have are better than the stock bridge posts Epiphone and other import guitars use. Because the bridge post screws all the way down to the wood which makes for better tone in the guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBIGSBY® B6 with TOWNER String Tension Bar and Hinge Plate Adaptor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe BIGSBY® B6 is preferred for ES-335 style guitar models where the bridge is up closer to the pickups than the ES-330 where the bridge is lower on the body. The B6 is longer and suits the longer ES style guitar bodies.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe BIGSBY® B6 will come to you already modified for your convenience.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe TOWNER System provides a screw-less system and innovation of string control with the string tension bar and the hinge plate adaptor provides a flat surface for all strap button and strap lock buttons. The BIGSBY® “EX-SHORT” Hinge Plate and Hinge Pin replace the B6 Hinge Plate. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e*NOTES:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eI recommend the 1\" inch spring for B6’s, provides a comfortable distance between the guitar and the Bigsby arm.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTOWNER String Tension Bar (NOT FOR USE WITH FLOATING BRIDGES)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe TOWNER String Tension Bar helps to manage your guitars string tension for low bridge heights and sustain, recommended for guitar models with trapeze tailpieces.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFor years, guitarists with trapeze setups have asked me to make a string tension bar to provide string tension because their bridge height and string setup have low action. 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You may have to widen the hole of the feet of the string tension bar to fit some bridge post widths. However, not ideal for gold plating. The other solution I can offer is converting to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/townerusa.com\/products\/m8-conversion-bridge-post\" title=\"M8 conversion posts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM8 bridge posts\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/townerusa.com\/products\/usa-tune-o-matic-bridge-non-wire-abr-1\" title=\"ABR-1 bridge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eABR-1 bridge\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-274d7a36-7fff-87b0-7a1d-06393388c0f6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have also learned that the bridge posts I have are better than the stock bridge posts Epiphone and other import guitars use. Because the bridge post screws all the way down to the wood which makes for better tone in the guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBIGSBY® B3 with TOWNER String Tension Bar and Hinge Plate Adaptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThis BIGSBY® B3 retrofit kit by TOWNER Vibrato Guitar Systems is your one stop shop for your dream BIGSBY Vibrato Tailpiece installation. The TOWNER System provides a screw-less system and innovation of string control with the down tension bar and the hinge plate adaptor provides a flat surface for all strap button and strap lock buttons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTOWNER String Tension Bar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe TOWNER String Tension Bar helps to manage your guitars string tension for low bridge heights and sustain, recommended for guitar models with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003efrequensator tailpiece or \u003c\/span\u003etrapeze tailpieces (NOT FOR USE WITH FLOATING BRIDGES).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eFor years, guitarists with trapeze setups have asked me to make a string tension bar to provide string tension because their bridge height and string setup have low action. 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