Category:Bigsby Accessories Inc.
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- Patent
- US patent application 169120, Paul. A. Bigsby, "Tailpiece Vibrato for String Instrument", published 1953-03-31 , filed 1952-11-15.
(US design patent USD169120S, “Serial No.22,312”) - US patent application 3457821, Theodore M. McCarty, John Huis, "Vibrato Tailpiece", published 1969-07-29 , assigned to Bigsby Accessories Inc, filed 1967-11-08.
- Paul Bigsby
- Paul Bigsby: “Forgotten Hero” Remembered. Gretsch (2018-06-04)." Paul was born on December 12, 1899 in Elgin, Illinois. ... Most widely known for inventing the Bigsby True Vibrato tailpiece, Paul also made the first modern solidbody electric guitar for musician Merle Travis in 1948. ... ",
" But by 1965, Paul was experiencing some health problems and wanted to sell his company. He called up his old associate Ted McCarty, the retired president of Gibson guitars, and Ted purchased the Bigsby name and all inventory effective January 1, 1966. ",
" In 1999, Ted McCarty was nearing retirement after a long and successful career spanning over 60 years. On May 10, 1999, the Gretsch Guitar Company purchased Bigsby Accessories from Ted. ",
" As we honor Paul’s life and achievements, we revisit the December 2011 issue of Premier Guitar magazine which highlighted Paul Bigsby as one of the industry’s “Forgotten Heroes.” ",
" We invite you to read this terrific Premier Guitar feature and when you’re finished, suggest you pick up a copy of the book The Story of Paul Bigsby: Father of the Modern Electric Solid Body Guitar–masterfully written by Andy Babiuk–for more on Paul’s life. ... Lastly, make sure to visit the Bigsby website for more on Paul as well as the famous Bigsby Vibrato. " - Michael Ross. "Forgotten Heroes: Paul Bigsby". Premier Guitar (2011-11-17)."[Figure: fishbone timeline] 1965 sold Bigsby Vibrato Company to former Gibson precident, Ted McCarty. "
- Andy Babiuk; Mary Bigsby (contributor) (2009) The Story of Paul Bigsby: Father of the Modern Electric Solid Body Guitar, Gretsch Enterprises Inc. ISBN: 978-0615243047.
- Acquisition by Fender (2019)
- (2019-01-08). "Fender Acquires Bigsby" (Press Release). Premier Guitar.
- Bigsbyvibratos (2019-01-13). FENDER® MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF BIGSBY®. Bigsby Vibratos (bigsby.com).
- Trademark registrations
- USPTO Trademark: Bigsby - BIGSBY, PAUL A. [Serial No.71686948]. (USPTO.report) (1955-05-06). "Status: 800 Live/Registered / Type: GS0361 (Guitar, etc) / First Use: 1948 / Filed: 1955-05-06 / Registored: 1956-02-28"
- USPTO Trademark: Bigsby - Fred W. Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. [Serial No.77257276]. (USPTO.report) (2007-08-16). "Status: 710 Dead/Cancelled / Type: GS0091 (Video game, etc) / First Use: 2007-11-20 / Filed: 2007-08-16 / Published for Opposition: 2008-02-19 / Registored: 2009-05-26 / Cancelled: 2019-12-27"
- USPTO Trademark: Bigsby - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation [Serial No.88671990]. (USPTO.report) (2019-10-19). "Status: LIVE APPLICATION Under Examination / Type: GS0151 (Guitar straps) / First Use: - / Filed: 2019-10-19 / Registored: 2020-12-08"
- Company name issue
- Justin Beckner (circa 2022-08-08). THE STORY OF BIGSBY GUITARS: THE SOLIDBODY ELECTRIC GUITAR’S UNSUNG HERO. Guitar.com."The Bigsby Electric Guitar company was founded in 1946, ... "(Note: NO SOURCES. The first letter of the word "company" is not capitalized on here)
- PremierGuitar & Ross 2011: [Figure: fishbone timeline] “1965 sold Bigsby Vibrato Company to former Gibson precident, Ted McCarty.”
- The Music Locker (Derby, UK) (circa 2016). Vintage 1960s Bigsby B6 Unit w/ Box [in a period but for the B7] (auction). reverb.com."Description / 1960s Bigsby B6 Vibrato Unit, Complete w/ Box. / This is an early version, made in Kalamazoo & Patent No. D169120. / An extremely rare unit. Comes with a period box, but for the B7 movement. / This has been slightly shaved, as shown in the pictures, but doesn't affect the sound or playability. / Perfect for completing that early Gretsch Archtop! ",
"[Photo 2] Bigsby Accessories Inc. / TRADE MARK REG U.S. PAT OFF / TRUE VIBRATO TAILPIECE / 3521 E. KILGORE ROAD • KALAMAZOO, MICH. 49001 / MODEL NO. B-7 " - Gretsch 2018: On May 10, 1999, the Gretsch Guitar Company purchased Bigsby Accessories from Ted.
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