Hipshot
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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.
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Hipshot BT8 Bass Xtender
$110.88Hipshot BT8 in Chrome 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...Hipshot BT9 Bass Xtender
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$66.50Hipshot BT9 in Chrome and Bass 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...Hipshot Bass D-Tuner - Fender Ultralite - Chrome/Blk
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$92.40Retrofits Fender/Schaller Lite Weight tuners used on various 80's and newer Fender basses with the black plastic tuner body.
Hipshot Fender Ultralite Drop D-Tuner for Bass guitar. Chrome finish. Allows instant detuning with the flip of a lever. Adjustable from Eb to C. Fits Fender Deluxe models with cast cloverleaf key. Retrofits Fender/Schaller Lite Weight tuners used on various...Hipshot GB5 Bass Xtender
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$69.50Hipshot GB5 in Chrome, 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...Hipshot GB7 Bass Xtender
$115.12 - $125.68Hipshot GB7 Chrome, Black, Gold, and in Bass, and Treble Side
Replace your existing 3/8" tuning keys with Hipshot's GB7 Xtender GB7's Xtenders are a modern style detuner available in Chrome, Black, and Gold finishes, and Treble and Bass Side orientation. These are sealed tuning keys, that are die-cast...Hipshot HB6Y 3/8 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner
$32.84 - $37.553/8" 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...Hipshot Double Stop Lever
$35.00 - $39.00Hipshot Double Stop Lever in Chrome, Black, and Gold
Enter the Drop Zone The Hipshot Double Stop Lever is a unique accessory for Hipshot Xtender's that allow Double Drop capabilities. With a flip of the lever, you can drop tune your low E to D, and continue to low C or even low B. Package...Hipshot O-Ring Knobs
$8.24 - $11.31Fits standard split shaft pots and solid shaft pots with 6mm diameter. 1 Set screw.
Fits standard split'shaft pots and solid shaft pots with 6mm diameter. 1 Set screw.4-String HB3 Black Set
$112.004 HB3 Bass Side (Black)
HB3 Black Set(4 Tuners) Upgrade your pre-CBS Fender 4-String bass equipped with reverse winding Kluson tuning machines with the Hipshot HB3 Set in Nickel. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This...4-String HB7 Black Set
$112.004 HB7 Bass Side (Black)
HB7 Black Set(4 Tuners) Upgrade your Mexican made Fender with Hipshot's HB7 American Classic tuning machine set. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This set is designed for right hand...4-String HB1 Bass Side Nickel Set
$105.604 HB1 Bass Side (Nickel)
HB1 Nickel Set(4 Tuners) Upgrade your tuning machines on your Fender or G&L 4-String Bass. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This set is designed for right hand basses with 4 Inline Tuning...4-String HB2 Nickel Set
$105.604 HB2 Bass Side (Nickel)
HB2 Nickel Set(4 Tuners) Upgrade your tuning machines on your Fender USA '67-'82 Fender P or J Bass. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This set is designed for right hand basses with...4-String HB2L Bass Side Nickel Set
$105.604 HB2L Bass Side (Nickel)
HB2L Nickel Set(4 Tuners) Upgrade your tuning machines on your Fender USA '67-'82 Fender P or J Bass with the HB2L Lollypop tuning key. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This set is...4-String HB7 & BT7 Tuner/De-tuner Bass Side Black Set
$150.503 HB7 Bass Side Tuners, 1 BT7 Bass Side Detuner (Black)
Hipshot- HB7/BT7 Black Set(3 Tuners,1 Detuner) Upgrade your Mexican made Fender with the Hipshot HB7/BT7 Tuner/De-tuner Set. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. 27-to-1 gear ratio ensures years of accurate tuning. Fits...4-String HB3 Nickel Set
$111.604 HB3 Bass Side (Nickel)
HB3 Nickel Set(4 Tuners) Upgrade your pre-CBS Fender 4-String bass equipped with reverse winding Kluson tuning machines with the Hipshot HB3 Set in Nickel. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This...4-String HB7 Nickel Set
$112.984 HB7 Bass Side (Nickel)
HB7 Nickel Set(4 Tuners) Upgrade your Mexican made Fender with Hipshot's HB7 American Classic tuning machine set. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This set is designed for right hand...4-String HB7 & BT7 Tuner/De-tuner Bass Side Nickel Set
$155.203 HB7 Bass Side Tuners, 1 BT7 Bass Side Detuner (Nickel)
Hipshot- HB7/BT7 Nickel Set(3 Tuners,1 Detuner) Upgrade your Mexican made Fender with the Hipshot HB7/BT7 Tuner/De-tuner Set. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. 27-to-1 gear ratio ensures years of accurate tuning. Fits...5-String MusicMan HB7 Black Set
$140.00The Hipshot HB7 American Classic Clover Tuners are a great upgrade for your Made in Mexico Fender Basses.
HB7 Black Set (5 Tuners) The Hipshot HB7 American Classic Clover Tuners are a great upgrade for your Made in Mexico Fender Basses. The Hipshot HB7 Tuners have a 27:1 gear ratio that makes for no slipping and extreme accuracy....5-String MusicMan HB1 Nickel Set
$132.004 HB1 Bass Side 1 HB1 Treble Side (Nickel)
HB1 Nickel Set(5 Tuners) Upgrade your tuning machines on your MusicMan 5-String Bass. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This set is designed for right hand basses with 4 Bass Side...4-String MusicMan HB1 Nickel Set
$105.603 HB1 Bass Side 1 HB1 Treble Side (Nickel)
HB1 Nickel Set(4 Tuners) Upgrade your tuning machines on your MusicMan 4-String Bass. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This set is designed for right hand basses with 3 Bass Side...5-String MusicMan HB7 Nickle Set
$130.00The Hipshot HB7 American Classic Clover Tuners are a great upgrade for your Made in Mexico Fender Basses.
HB7 Nickle Set (5 Tuners) The Hipshot HB7 American Classic Clover Tuners are a great upgrade for your Made in Mexico Fender Basses. The Hipshot HB7 Tuners have a 27:1 gear ratio that makes for no slipping and extreme accuracy....4-String HB3 & BT3 Tuner/De-tuner Bass Side Nickel Set
$155.203 HB3 Bass Side Tuners, 1 BT3 Bass Side Detuner (Nickel)
Hipshot- HB3/BT3 Nickel Set(3 Tuners,1 Detuner) Upgrade your pre-CBS Fender 4-String bass equipped with reverse winding Kluson tuning machines with the Hipshot HB3/BT3 Tuner/De-tuner Set. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. ...4-String HB2 & BT2 Tuner/De-tuner Bass Side Nickel Set
$155.203 HB2 Bass Side Tuners, 1 BT2 Bass Side Detuner (Nickel)
Hipshot- HB2/BT2 Nickel Set(3 Tuners,1 Detuner) Upgrade your tuning machines on your Fender USA '67-'82 Fender P or J Bass with the Hipshot HB2/BT2 Tuner/De-tuner Set. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. 27-to-1 gear...Hipshot Stacked O-Ring Knobs
$16.48 - $22.58These knobs fit on Bartolini,Aguilar,EMG,Nordstrand,Mike Pope,Delano, and other preamps that have stacked (concentric) pots that have a lower shaft of 8mm and upper shaft of 6mm. Secures with set screw.
O-ring two-piece stacked knob. Chrome, Satin, Black and Gold finish available with rubber rings for a no-slip grip. Fits control pots with 6mm top and 8mm bottom shafts. Each section attaches with a set screw.Hipshot Individual Bass String Ferrule
$4.22 - $5.28Add the finishing touch to your through body bass with Hipshot string ferrules. Available in chrome, black, and gold.
Add the finishing touch to your through body bass with Hipshot string ferrules. Available in chrome, black, and gold.Two String Retainer
$17.95 - $20.91Machined from quality aircraft aluminum to ensure light weight and high strength. Unique top load slot design allows for quick and easy stringing.
Machined from quality aircraft aluminum to ensure light weight and high strength. Unique top load slot design allows for quick and easy stringing. You no longer have to feed your strings through the retainer and chance scratching your instrument's head...Three String Retainer
$20.06 - $23.34Machined from quality aircraft aluminum to ensure light weight and high strength. Unique top load slot design allows for quick and easy stringing.
Machined from quality aircraft aluminum to ensure light weight and high strength. Unique top load slot design allows for quick and easy stringing. You no longer have to feed your strings through the retainer and chance scratching your instrument's head...Four String Retainer
$25.77Machined from quality aircraft aluminum to ensure light weight and high strength. Unique top load slot design allows for quick and easy stringing.
Machined from quality aircraft aluminum to ensure light weight and high strength. Unique top load slot design allows for quick and easy stringing. You no longer have to feed your strings through the retainer and chance scratching your instrument's head...Hipshot Thumbrest
$16.90 - $21.12Solid brass bass thumbrest. Fits Fender Bass models. Includes mounting screws.
Machined out of solid brass. Hand polished chrome, black, and gold finish available. Fits Fender Bass models. Mounting hardware included.Hipshot HB1-S Tuner
$30.98Hipshot HB1 Short Key in Nickel and in Bass Side and Treble Side
Upgrade your tuning machines on your Music Man, or G & L 27-to-1 gear ratio ensures years of accurate tuning. Fits 11/16" headstock bore holes. MusicMan basses require 3 bass side and 1 treble side for 4-String & 4 bass side and 1...
