The story
Founded by Paul Bigsby.1
Private company
Bigsby Electric Guitars
Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American guitar brand
Bigsby is a brand of guitars and guitar accessories that operated as an independent company by Paul Bigsby until 1966 when it was purchased by ex-Gibson executive Ted McCarty. In 1999, the brand was acquired by Gretsch from McCarty, which owned it until 2019, when Bigsby was sold to Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Websitewww.bigsby.com
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Bigsby is a brand of guitars and guitar accessories that operated as an independent company by Paul Bigsby until 1966 when it was purchased by ex-Gibson executive Ted McCarty. In 1999, the brand was acquired by Gretsch from McCarty, which owned it until 2019, when Bigsby was sold to Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.2
Leadership
Who has led Bigsby Electric Guitars, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderPaul Bigsby1
Products and brands
- electric guitar
Listed on Wikidata.1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Owners
From Wikidata.1
Links
- Websitewww.bigsby.com1
- WikipediaBigsby Electric Guitars
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ85747155
Sources
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- 2WikipediaBigsby Electric Guitars on Wikipedia
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