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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 KickAss Saddle Inserts

    $4.22
    Sculpt your own tone with Hipshot KickAss replacement saddles inserts!This listing is for a set of 4 un-notched or 6 pre-notched saddle inserts.
    Sculpt your own tone with Hipshot KickAss replacement saddles inserts!You can choose between our un-notched set of 4 inserts or our pre-notched set of 6 inserts which includes 2 Low (deep), 2 Medium, and 2 Tall (shallow) notches.Brass...
  2. Hipshot KickAss Saddle Sets

    $38.02 - $54.08
    Hipshot KickAss 4-String and 5-String Saddle Sets
    Hipshot KickAss© Saddle Sets are a direct replacement for the KickAss©, Omega and BadAssII® bass bridges. We spent years plus countless versions ensuring that these saddles would possess the soul of the original without being a copy....
  3. Hipshot 4 String Headless System

    $369.60 - $422.40
    Hipshot 4 String Headless bass bridge system
    Lose your head with Hipshot's NEW Headless System for bass guitar! Features fully adjustable saddles, lightweight aluminum bridge, dual string option(you may choose to use standard or double ball bass strings) and all the quality that you have come...
  4. Hipshot 5 String Headless System

    $422.40 - $475.20
    Hipshot 5 String Headless bass bridge system
    Lose your head with Hipshot's NEW Headless System for bass guitar! Features fully adjustable saddles, lightweight aluminum bridge, dual string option(you may choose to use standard or double ball bass strings) and all the quality that you have come...
  5. Hipshot 6 String Headless System

    $475.20 - $528.00
    Hipshot 6 String Headless bass bridge system
    Lose your head with Hipshot's NEW Headless System for bass guitar! Features fully adjustable saddles, lightweight aluminum bridge, dual string option(you may choose to use standard or double ball bass strings) and all the quality that you have come...
  6. Hipshot 7 String Headless System

    $580.80 - $633.60
    Hipshot 7 String Headless bass bridge system
    Lose your head with Hipshot's NEW Headless System for bass guitar! Features fully adjustable saddles, lightweight aluminum bridge, dual string option(you may choose to use standard or double ball bass strings) and all the quality that you have come...
  7. Hipshot 8 String Headless System

    $633.60 - $686.40
    Hipshot 8 String Headless bass bridge system
    Lose your head with Hipshot's NEW Headless System for bass guitar! Features fully adjustable saddles, lightweight aluminum bridge, dual string option(you may choose to use standard or double ball bass strings) and all the quality that you have come...
  8. Hipshot 9 String Headless System
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    Hipshot 9 String Headless System

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    $562.00 - $605.00
    Hipshot 9 String Headless bass bridge system
    Lose your head with Hipshot's NEW Headless System for bass guitar! Features fully adjustable saddles, lightweight aluminum bridge, dual string option(you may choose to use standard or double ball bass strings) and all the quality that you have come...
  9. Hipshot 3 Point SuperTone

    $126.72 - $170.02
    Hipshot Supertone 3 Point 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 Gibson® 3 point bass bridge that uses your existing hole pattern. Machined out of solid aircraft...
  10. Hipshot 4 String TransTone

    $89.76 - $123.76
    Hipshot 4 String Transtone bass bridge
    Hipshot's New TransTone Bass Bridge features construction so sturdy you will feel the difference! Steel saddles secured to the main assembly provide superb string-to-instrument sonic transmission for punchy, long sustaining tone. String through...
  11. Hipshot 5 String TransTone

    $96.10 - $127.52
    Hipshot 5 String Transtone bass bridge
    Hipshot's New TransTone Bass Bridge features construction so sturdy you will feel the difference! Steel saddles secured to the main assembly provide superb string-to-instrument sonic transmission for punchy, long sustaining tone. String through...
  12. Hipshot 4 String A Style Fendermount 1 Bass Bridge

    $134.82 - $173.60
    RetroFit Bridge for Fender 5 Hole Mount Pattern - This bridge utilizes three holes, but is drilled for the 5 hole mount pattern.
    Retrofits your Fender five hole mount bridge on your 4 string bass using the two outer holes and the center hole. These bridges feature variable string spacing via an adjustment on the string saddles, and precise intonation adjustment. The style and...
  13. Hipshot 4 String A Style Fendermount 2 Bass Bridge

    $122.55 - $173.60
    Retrofit your Fender 3 Hole Mount Pattern.This bridge utilizes three center holes.
    Retrofits your Fender three hole mount bridge on your 4 string bass using three center holes. These bridges feature variable string spacing via an adjustment on the string saddles, string through body option, and precise intonation adjustment. The...
  14. Hipshot 5 String A Style Fendermount3 Bass Bridge

    $153.02 - $194.95
    Retrofit your Fender 4 Hole Mount Pattern.This bridge utilizes four mounting holes.
    Retrofits your Fender four hole mount bridge on your 5 string bass using four mounting holes. These bridges feature variable string spacing via an adjustment on the string saddles, string through body option, and precise intonation adjustment. The...
  15. Hipshot 4 String B Style Fendermount 1 Bass Bridge

    $103.24 - $140.03
    Retrofit your Fender 5 Hole Mount Pattern.
    Retrofits your Fender five hole mount bridge on your 4 string bass. These bridges are non-string through models that retrofit your Fender 4 String bass. Hipshot Style B Bass bridges are available in a wide variety of string spacing; in...
  16. Hipshot 4 String B Style Fendermount 2 Bass Bridge

    $103.24 - $140.03
    Retrofit your Fender 3 Hole Mount Pattern. This bridge utilizes three center holes.
    Retrofits your Fender Deluxe and other string through body Fender bass. Mounts using the three center mounting holes. These bridges utilize string through body option that retrofit your Fender 4 String Bass. Type B saddles feature solid...
  17. Hipshot 5 String B Style Fendermount 3 Bass Bridge

    $110.52 - $166.10
    Retrofit your Fender 4 Hole Mount Pattern. This bridge utilizes four mounting holes.
    Retrofits your Fender Deluxe and other string through body Fender bass. Mounts using the four screw holes. These bridges utilize string through body option that retrofit your Fender 5 String Bass. Type B saddles feature solid brass barrel...
  18. Hipshot Triple Lock Down Single String Large Notch

    $38.16 - $40.57
    Large Notch is recommended for A, E, & B Strings for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 String basses.
    Large Notch is recommended for A, E, & B Strings for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 String basses. These are a perfect solution for those wanting to either reduce weight, a standard bridges footprint or set your own string spacing and scale length...
  19. Hipshot Triple Lock Down Single String Small Notch

    $38.16 - $40.57
    Small Notch is recommended for D, G, & C Strings for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 String basses.
    Small Notch is recommended for D, G, & C Strings for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 String basses. These are a perfect solution for those wanting to either reduce weight, a standard bridges footprint or set your own string spacing and scale length...
  20. Hipshot Solo-Single String Bass Bridge

    $30.04 - $35.68
    Hipshot Solo String Bridges
    The Solo Single String Bass Bridge is designed to be the most versatile bridge system you can put on your bass. Aside from the fact that just about any string spacing and scale length are possible with this system, the solo is equipped...
  21. Hipshot 4 String Rickenbacker Bridge (Pre 2020)

    $200.45 - $243.33
    A direct replacement unit for your Pre-2020 bridge that won't mar your valuable instrument.
    Hipshot 4 String Rickenbacker Bridge (Pre 2020) The Rickenbacker® Bass Replacement Bridge will shake the faith of the most ardent Rick purists. Say goodbye to "tail lift", maddening intonation and string height adjustments once...
  22. Hipshot 4 String Bass Tremolo

    $280.90 - $370.37
    Hipshot Tremelo bridge for 4 String bass
    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...
  23. Hipshot 5 String Bass Tremolo

    $306.24 - $459.50
    Hipshot Tremelo bridge for 5 String bass
    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...
  24. Hipshot 4String Bass Tremolo .708 Bridge Black 18mm Spacing

    $280.90
    Hipshot 4 string Bass Tremolo .708 Bridge Black 18mm Spacing
    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...
  25. Hipshot Bass Detuner BT12 Chrome Bass Side

    $110.88
    BT12 - Retrofits newer Fender American Standard and Deluxe Bass 4 string models.
    Hipshot- BT12 Detuner (Chrome)- Bass SideInstant, No Drill InstallationSince the days of Beethoven, "E" string devices have been used to extend the range of the upright string bass offering the instrument greater...
  26. Hipshot Ultralite Tuner HB6Y 3/8 Shiny Nickel Treble Side SHORT KEY

    $37.55
    Sleek and compact, easily installed on the smallest of 4, 5, 6 & Extended Range Bass headstocks.
    Sleek and compact, easily installed on the smallest of 4, 5, 6 & Extended Range Bass headstocks. Bass side = Left side of headstock on a right handed bass. Treble side = Right side of headstock on a right handed bass. All finish colors have Hipshot Logo...
  27. Hipshot Ultralite Tuner HB6Y 3/8 Shiny Nickel Bass Side SHORT KEY

    $37.55
    Sleek and compact, easily installed on the smallest of 4, 5, 6 & Extended Range Bass headstocks.
    Sleek and compact, easily installed on the smallest of 4, 5, 6 & Extended Range Bass headstocks. Bass side = Left side of headstock on a right handed bass. Treble side = Right side of headstock on a right handed bass. All finish colors have Hipshot Logo...
  28. Hipshot BT1-S Bass Xtender

    $100.32 - $135.66
    Hipshot BT1-S 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...
  29. Hipshot BT1 Bass Xtender

    $100.32 - $135.66
    Hipshot BT1 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...
  30. Hipshot HB1-S Tuner

    $30.98
    Hipshot 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...

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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