Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I'm sure this probably has been covered before, but I'll ask anyway:
In my ongoing quest to find a 325 to purchase, I'm considering a 325V64. The only thing I don't like about that model is the Accent vibrato. I'd really much rather have the Bigsby---both because I prefer the looks of the Bigsby and because they seem much more stable tuning wise.
Has anyone done the swap? How much of a problem is it and does one need to drill more holes etc.?
Thanks---
Bob

1OUfan wrote:I'm sure this probably has been covered before, but I'll ask anyway:
In my ongoing quest to find a 325 to purchase, I'm considering a 325V64. The only thing I don't like about that model is the Accent vibrato. I'd really much rather have the Bigsby---both because I prefer the looks of the Bigsby and because they seem much more stable tuning wise.
Has anyone done the swap? How much of a problem is it and does one need to drill more holes etc.?
Thanks---
Bob

The Accent is quite stable, tuning-wise, even with wrong gauge strings on this short-scale guitar. You'll find lots of people who claim that the B5 Bigsby is unstable, to which I'll also reply, "horsefeathers".

If you like the looks of the Bigsby over the Accent, you've got four holes to drill in the face of your 325. Depending upon the exact size and shape of the "ramp" on the face of the guitar, the front tang of the Bigsby might hang over the edge of the ramp. So check the fit before you start drilling.