Bigsby questions for Tele Deluxe...

[Rusty Shackleford]

Got a Tele Deluxe on the way.  I ordered the Vibramate HB kit and Bigsby B5, but the Vibramate won't fit the Wide Range Humbuckers I have.  I emailed Vibramate to see if they make a bigger one, but they're kinda slow on the response.  Does anyone know if they do?

If I can't use the Vibramate, what kind of bridge do I need to put in to go w/ the Bigsby?  It's drilled for the Vintage Strat Flat Mount.

I've read that you can put an "ashtray" bridge in and then mod it so the strings go over the rollers properly.  Anyone done that?  Got tips, links?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[rgand]

I used Callaham's American Standard bridge for Bigsby with my humbucker JM. It worked great. Also get familiar with their other upgrades for Bigsby. Callaham parts for Bigsby. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Verne Bunsen]

I believe the Rutters "La Burrito" bridge fits that route (check with him to verify specs...), and he'll do a Bigsby mod on it for a bit of an up-charge. Here is one he did for me: