Best Source for Accent Vibratos

[larsongs]

I'm considering putting one on my 360 6 String. But after looking a bit it looks like they are almost non existent? Id that right or is there a source?

Thanks,

L

[libratune]

Try Winfield Vintage http://winfieldvintage.com/parts/accent.html

[larsongs]

Thanks. Just sent an inquiry to them.

[uusak]

Complete Accent by Paul vibrato made for Rickenbacker guitars
https://reverb.com/item/3519503-complet ... er-guitars

Winfield has a listing for one on reverb.

[libratune]

Complete Accent by Paul vibrato made for Rickenbacker guitars
https://reverb.com/item/3519503-complet ... er-guitars

Winfield has a listing for one on reverb.

That's the vibrato with the "Accent by Paul" badge, which is the correct accent vibrato for a pre-1963 Rickenbacker.

Winfield also makes the post-1963 accent without the badge for less $$$.

[larsongs]

What is the consensus of these Vibrato's? Good, Bad & Ugly.

My 360 build date is 3/93. Which one is correct for it?

Thanks,

[jps]

...My 360 build date is 3/93. Which one is correct for it?

Thanks,

The right handed one without Paul's name on it.

[jdogric12]

Pros - period correct, and they do work

Cons - does not return to true pitch quite as good as a solid Bigsby, that sharp pointy arm can impale you

On Ricks, I like Accents. On everything else, Bigsbys. Except Strats of course - strats. The only "strat" i've ever liked is my Roland G-505.

[larsongs]

...My 360 build date is 3/93. Which one is correct for it?

Thanks,

The right handed one without Paul's name on it.

Thanks

[larsongs]

Pros - period correct, and they do work

Cons - does not return to true pitch quite as good as a solid Bigsby, that sharp pointy arm can impale you

On Ricks, I like Accents. On everything else, Bigsbys. Except Strats of course - strats. The only "strat" i've ever liked is my Roland G-505.

My big concern is if it returns to pitch? I'm not a dive bomber. Except on, "Too Much To Dream" by The Electric Prunes. I use my Casino with Bigsby for that Tune.

[larsongs]

What is the consensus of these Vibrato's? Good, Bad & Ugly.

My 360 build date is 3/93. Which one is correct for it?

Thanks,

Oops I made a typo. 3/96 is the correct date.

[Ric5150]

In my experience, it works pretty much as well any other non-locking vibrato - Bigsby, Strat, Maestro, etc. Stretch your strings, lubricate the nut, make sure the nut slots are wide enough, and (of course) always tune up to pitch instead of down. If it doesn't quite come back you can pull up gently and that will often at least get you close.

The drawback compared to some other types is that you can pretty readily replace the springs on a Bigsby or Strat. Like the Maestro, you might have to buy a new unit to get a new spring.

One "Pro" Jason left out is the fact that it's a completely reversible mod - provided you don't relocate the strap button hole. I'd recommend also getting Winfield's adapter bracket while you're at it. That makes things line up properly with the stock hole location. A 330/360 or 350 isn't terrible without it (600s are), but the adapter helps. If you don't know what I'm talking about, Winfield will.

[jdogric12]

In my experience, it works pretty much as well any other non-locking vibrato - Bigsby, Strat, Maestro, etc. Stretch your strings, lubricate the nut, make sure the nut slots are wide enough, and (of course) always tune up to pitch instead of down. If it doesn't quite come back you can pull up gently and that will often at least get you close.

The drawback compared to some other types is that you can pretty readily replace the springs on a Bigsby or Strat. Like the Maestro, you might have to buy a new unit to get a new spring.

One "Pro" Jason left out is the fact that it's a completely reversible mod - provided you don't relocate the strap button hole. I'd recommend also getting Winfield's adapter bracket while you're at it. That makes things line up properly with the stock hole location. A 330/360 or 350 isn't terrible without it (600s are), but the adapter helps. If you don't know what I'm talking about, Winfield will.

All excellent points, thanks Dan!

[Ric5150]

In my experience, it works pretty much as well any other non-locking vibrato - Bigsby, Strat, Maestro, etc. Stretch your strings, lubricate the nut, make sure the nut slots are wide enough, and (of course) always tune up to pitch instead of down. If it doesn't quite come back you can pull up gently and that will often at least get you close.

The drawback compared to some other types is that you can pretty readily replace the springs on a Bigsby or Strat. Like the Maestro, you might have to buy a new unit to get a new spring.

One "Pro" Jason left out is the fact that it's a completely reversible mod - provided you don't relocate the strap button hole. I'd recommend also getting Winfield's adapter bracket while you're at it. That makes things line up properly with the stock hole location. A 330/360 or 350 isn't terrible without it (600s are), but the adapter helps. If you don't know what I'm talking about, Winfield will.

All excellent points, thanks Dan!

Aww, shucks....

One other subtle thing I forgot to mention is that when I string a guitar with a vibrato, I usually wind the strings 'up' on the posts to take a little of the nut break angle out. Less down force on the nut means less friction force. (On non-vibrato guitars I tend to wind 'down' to get more break angle.). I'm not sure where I picked that up. I think it may have been a Van Halen thing - talking about the days before locking trems.

To me, it seems to help. There are many opinions on winding up vs down. Maybe try it yourself some time and see.

[larsongs]

When you say it's a completely reversible mod does that mean no new holes need to be drilled? With the adapter.

Just the End Pin screw hole is the only place that requires a Screw & that's it?