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 Thumbrest

    $16.90 - $21.12
    Solid 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.
  2. Four String Retainer

    $25.77
    Machined 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...
  3. Three String Retainer

    $20.06 - $23.34
    Machined 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...
  4. Two String Retainer

    $17.95 - $20.91
    Machined 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...
  5. Hipshot Individual Bass String Ferrule

    $4.22 - $5.28
    Add 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.
  6. Hipshot Stacked O-Ring Knobs

    $16.48 - $22.58
    These 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.
  7. Hipshot O-Ring Knobs

    $8.24 - $11.31
    Fits 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.
  8. Hipshot Double Stop Lever

    $35.00 - $39.00
    Hipshot 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...
  9. Hipshot HB6Y 3/8 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner

    $32.84 - $37.55
    3/8" 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 4-String MusicMan HB1 and BT1 Nickel Set

    $155.99
    1 BT1 Bass Side, 2 HB1 Bass Side 1 HB1 Treble Side (Nickel)
    HB1 & BT1 Set Nickel Set(3 Tuners and 1 Detuner) Upgrade your tuning machines on your MusicMan 4-String Bass. Fits 11/16" headstock holes. This set is designed for right hand basses with 3 Bass Side Inline Tuning machines, and 1...
  12. 4-String HB1 & BT1 Tuner/De-tuner Bass Side Nickel Set

    $155.20
    3 HB1 Bass Side Tuners, 1 BT1 Bass Side Detuner (Nickel)
    Hipshot- HB1/BT1 Nickel Set(3 Tuners,1 Detuner) Upgrade your tuning machines on your G & L, or Mexican made Fender with the Hipshot HB1/BT1 Tuner/De-tuner Set. Take a look at the dimensions before ordering. Some Mexican made Fenders...
  13. 5-String MusicMan HB7 Nickle Set

    $130.00
    The 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....
  14. 4-String MusicMan HB1 Nickel Set

    $105.60
    3 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...
  15. 5-String MusicMan HB1 Nickel Set

    $132.00
    4 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...
  16. 5-String MusicMan HB7 Black Set

    $140.00
    The 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....
  17. 4-String HB7 & BT7 Tuner/De-tuner Bass Side Nickel Set

    $155.20
    3 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...
  18. 4-String HB7 Nickel Set

    $112.98
    4 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...
  19. 4-String HB3 Nickel Set

    $111.60
    4 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...
  20. 4-String HB2L Bass Side Nickel Set

    $105.60
    4 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...

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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