Hipshot

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Hipshot

Founded in the U.S in 1983 by Dave Borisoff in a small shop originally located in Van Nuys, California Hipshot has become a household name in the world of bass hardware solutions. Pioneers of products like the D-Tuner for bass the brand has grown to support almost every hardware component found on an instrument from Bridges, Tuning Machines, String Trees, Thumb-Rests, and even knobs.

Currently stationed in Interlaken, New York, the company has grown from a small 2-man operation to over 25 employees and has manufactured and designed hardware for high end boutiqe manufacturers like Michael Tobias, Sadowsky, Lakland, Roscoe, ACG, Tino Tedesco, Jerzy Drozd, and Brubaker. They are also contracted to provide hardware from the larger industry manufacturers including Peavey, Fender, Cort, and Yamaha. This footprint in the market has established Hipshot as a serious contender in the music community.

Check out their shop tour below for a sneak peek at how Hipshot operates to provide you the quality bass hardware you desire.

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Question: Where Can I Buy Hipshot?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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  1. Hipshot 2 Point SuperTone
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    Hipshot 2 Point SuperTone

    Out of stock

    $105.60 - $141.68
    Hipshot Supertone 2 Point pre-1973 Gibson replacement bridge
    Breathe new life into your Gibson bass with the new completely redesigned Hipshot SuperTone Bass Bridge. A direct replacement unit for your pre-1973 Gibson 2 point bass bridge that uses your existing hole pattern. Machined out of solid aircraft quantity...
  2. Hipshot Vintage 4 String Bridge String Through

    $140.03
    Fender 5 hole mounting pattern replacement bridge
    Hipshot Vintage 4-String Bridges String-Through model The Hipshot 4 String Vintage Bass Bridge gives you the vibe of the classic bent-plate design with much needed improvements where it counts. The use of premium materials...
  3. Hipshot Vintage 4 String Bridge Non-String Through

    $103.26 - $140.03
    Fender 5 hole mounting pattern replacement bridge
    Hipshot Vintage 4-String Bridges Non String-Through model The Hipshot 4 String Vintage Bass Bridge gives you the vibe of the classic bent-plate design with much needed improvements where it counts. The use of premium...
  4. Hipshot Vintage 5 String Bass Bridge Non String Through

    $110.52 - $166.10
    Fender 4 hole mounting pattern replacement bridge
    Hipshot Vintage 5-String Bridges Non String-Through model The Hipshot 5 String Vintage Bass Bridge gives you the vibe of the classic bent-plate design with much needed improvements where it counts. The use of premium...
  5. Hipshot Vintage 5 String Bass Bridge String Through

    $110.52 - $166.10
    Fender 4 hole mounting pattern replacement bridge
    Hipshot Vintage 5-String Bridges String-Through model The Hipshot 5 String Vintage Bass Bridge gives you the vibe of the classic bent-plate design with much needed improvements where it counts. The use of premium materials...
  6. Hipshot 3/8 inch HB6Y Black Short Key Treble Side
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  7. Hipshot BStyle Threaded Rod Bass Saddle Chrome .750 inch 19mm
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    Hipshot BStyle Threaded Rod Bass Saddle Chrome .750 inch 19mm

    Out of stock

    $8.00
    .750" Threaded Rod Saddle for B-Style bridges Did the couch inexplicably swallow one of your Hipshot B style saddles during last night’s setup session? Or are you looking for the best barrel saddle on the market for your new bridge design? You’re...
  8. Hipshot M4 Bass Xtender
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    Hipshot M4 Bass Xtender

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    $83.30 - $90.30
    Hipshot M4 in Chrome,Black, and Gold and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Extend the range of your bass with the Hipshot M4 Xtender Key! 3/8" model (diameter of stringpost) is designed to fit 9/16" headstock holes. This Xtender can be upgraded to include a Double Stop lever. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility...
  9. Hipshot HB1 Tuner

    $30.98 - $37.55
    Hipshot HB1 in Nickel, Black, Gold and in Bass Side and Treble Side
    Upgrade your tuning machines on your Music Man, G & L, or Mexican made Fender with the American Classic. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Some Mexican made Fenders use the HB7 ( See...
  10. Hipshot HB2 Tuner

    $30.98 - $37.55
    Hipshot HB2 in Nickel, Black, Gold and in Bass Side and Treble Side
    Upgrade your USA '67-'82 Fender P & J Bass. Hipshot has created the American Classic Series bass tuning machines to provide you with unprecedented smoothness and accuracy for years to come. 27-to-1 gear ratio ensures years of accurate tuning. Fits...
  11. Hipshot HB2L Tuner

    $30.98 - $37.55
    Hipshot HB2L in Nickel, Black, Gold and in Bass Side and Treble Side
    Upgrade your USA '67-'82 Fender P & J Bass. Hipshot has created the American Classic Series bass tuning machines to provide you with unprecedented smoothness and accuracy for years to come. 27-to-1 gear ratio ensures years of accurate tuning. Fits...
  12. Hipshot HB3 Tuner

    $30.98 - $37.55
    Hipshot HB3 in Nickel, Black, Gold and in Bass Side and Treble Side
    When it’s time to retire those sloppy, worn out tuners, slap on a set of Hipshot American Classics! The HB3 is a direct replacement for pre-CBS Fender® basses equipped with Kluson® reverse wind tuning machines. This tuner is also featured...
  13. Hipshot HE6C 3/8" Bass Xtender

    $115.12 - $125.68
    Hipshot HE6C 3/8" Xtender in Satin Chrome, Nickel, Black, and Gold and in Bass, and Treble Side.
    Extend the range of your bass with the ultralite Xtender Key! 3/8" model (diameter of stringpost) is designed to fit 9/16" headstock holes. This Xtender can be upgraded to include a Double Stop lever. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility...
  14. Hipshot HB5 Tuner

    $30.98 - $37.55
    Hipshot HB5 in Nickel, Black, Gold and in Bass Side and Treble Side
    Upgrade your Rickenbacker © with Hipshot. Retrofits the 4 screw mount tuning machine on your valuable instrument. 27-to-1 gear ratio ensures years of accurate tuning. 3/8" string post fits 9/16" headstock bore holes. Please...
  15. Hipshot HB7 Tuner

    $30.98 - $37.55
    Hipshot HB7 in Nickel, Black, Gold and in Bass Side and Treble Side - Clover Key
    Hipshot HB7 Tuner - Clover Key Upgrade your Mexican made Fender with our new HB7 American Classic tuning machines. 27-to-1 gear ratio ensures years of accurate tuning. Fits 11/16" headstock bore holes. Please Note: The...
  16. Hipshot HB6C 1/2 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner

    $32.84 - $37.55
    1/2" Cloverkey Tuner in Chrome, Shiny Chrome, Black, and Gold in Treble and Bass side
    Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Hipshot's Ultralight Bass Tuning Machines are made of durable, precision machined aircraft-quality aluminum to lighten your load, and give you the correct instrument balance without sacrificing...
  17. Hipshot HB6C 3/8 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner

    $32.84 - $37.55
    3/8" Cloverkey Tuner in Chrome, Shiny Chrome, Black, and Gold in Treble and Bass side
    Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Hipshot's Ultralight Bass Tuning Machines are made of durable, precision machined aircraft-quality aluminum to lighten your load, and give you the correct instrument balance without sacrificing...
  18. Hipshot HB6L 1/2 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner

    $37.55
    1/2" Lollipop Tuner in Chrome, Shiny Chrome, Black, and Gold in Treble and Bass side
    Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Hipshot's Ultralight Bass Tuning Machines are made of durable, precision machined aircraft-quality aluminum to lighten your load, and give you the correct instrument balance without sacrificing...
  19. Hipshot HB6L 3/8 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner

    $37.55
    3/8" Lollipop Tuner in Chrome, Shiny Chrome, Black, and Gold in Treble and Bass side
    Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Hipshot's Ultralight Bass Tuning Machines are made of durable, precision machined aircraft-quality aluminum to lighten your load, and give you the correct instrument balance without sacrificing...
  20. Hipshot HB6Y 1/2 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner

    $32.84 - $37.55
    1/2" Y-Key Tuner in Chrome, Shiny Chrome, Black, and Gold in Treble and Bass side
    Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Hipshot's Ultralight Bass Tuning Machines are made of durable, precision machined aircraft-quality aluminum to lighten your load, and give you the correct instrument balance without sacrificing...
  21. Hipshot HE6Y 3/8" Bass Xtender

    $115.12 - $125.68
    Hipshot HE6Y 3/8" in Satin Chrome, Nickel, Black, Gold, and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Extend the range of your bass with the ultralite Xtender Key! 3/8" model (diameter of stringpost) is designed to fit 9/16" headstock holes. This Xtender can be upgraded to include a Double Stop lever. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility...
  22. Hipshot HE6Y 1/2" Bass Xtender

    $115.12 - $125.68
    Hipshot HE6Y 1/2" in Satin Chrome, Nickel, Black, Gold, and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Extend the range of your bass with the ultralite Xtender Key! 1/2" model (diameter of stringpost) is designed to fit 11/16" headstock holes. This Xtender can be upgraded to include a Double Stop lever. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility...
  23. Hipshot HE6C 1/2" Bass Xtender

    $115.12 - $125.68
    Hipshot HE6C 1/2" in Satin Chrome, Nickel, Black, Gold, and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Extend the range of your bass with the ultralite Xtender Key! 1/2" model (diameter of stringpost) is designed to fit 11/16" headstock holes. This Xtender can be upgraded to include a Double Stop lever. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility...
  24. Hipshot BT4 Bass Xtender
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    Hipshot BT4 Bass Xtender

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    $71.50
    Hipshot BT4 in Chrome, Bass and Treble Side
    Instant, No Drill Installation Since the days of Beethoven, "E" string devices have been used to extend the range of the upright string bass offering the instrument greater versatility. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility to the...
  25. Hipshot BT3 Bass Xtender

    $100.32 - $135.66
    Hipshot BT3 in Nickel, Black, Gold, and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Instant, No Drill Installation Since the days of Beethoven, "E" string devices have been used to extend the range of the upright string bass offering the instrument greater versatility. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility to the...
  26. Hipshot BT2L Bass Xtender

    $100.32 - $135.66
    Hipshot BT2L in Nickel, Black, Gold, and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Instant, No Drill Installation Since the days of Beethoven, "E" string devices have been used to extend the range of the upright string bass offering the instrument greater versatility. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility to the...
  27. Hipshot BT2 Bass Xtender

    $100.32 - $135.66
    Hipshot BT2 in Nickel, Black, Gold, and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Instant, No Drill Installation Since the days of Beethoven, "E" string devices have been used to extend the range of the upright string bass offering the instrument greater versatility. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility to the...
  28. Hipshot BT10 Bass Xtender

    $100.32 - $120.60
    Hipshot BT10 in Chrome and Black and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Instant, No Drill Installation Since the days of Beethoven, "E" string devices have been used to extend the range of the upright string bass offering the instrument greater versatility. Bass Extender Key brings this proven versatility to the...
  29. Hipshot Tremelo Bridge Template
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    Hipshot Tremelo Bridge Template

    Out of stock

    $35.00
    Intended for Hipshot Bass Tremelo Systems.
    Hipshot Tremolo Technology means a full floating Bass Tremolo which stays in tune! Push your no wobble whammy arm down for deep bass swoons and growls! Pull back for bright poppy riffs! Gently rock back and forth feeling your tremolo's smooth, precise...
  30. Hipshot BT7 Bass Xtender

    $100.32 - $135.66
    Hipshot BT7 in Nickel, Black, Gold, and in Bass, and Treble Side
    Hipshot Bass Xtender BT7 The Xtender gives you the ability to instantly drop the tuning of your low string and then back again with the flip of a lever. The BT7 is a direct replacement for Fender® Highway One tuning machines first featured...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Hipshot?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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