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 HB10 Tuner

    $32.84 - $37.55
    Hipshot HB10 in Nickel, Black, Gold and in Bass Side and Treble Side - Clover Key
    Hipshot HB10 - Clover Key Hipshot has created the American Classic Series bass tuning machines to provide you with unprecedented smoothness and accuracy for years to come. The finest quality materials and precision engineering have been combined...
  2. Hipshot HB7L Tuner

    $30.98 - $32.85
    Hipshot HB7 in Nickel, Black, Gold and in Bass Side and Treble Side - Lollipop Key
    Hipshot HB7 Tuner - Lollipop 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...
  3. Hipshot HB10L Machine Head Tuner Gold (Lollypop) Bass Side

    $37.55
    HIPSHOT has created the American Classic Series bass tuning machines to provide you with unprecedented smoothness and accuracy for years to come.
    Hipshot - HB10 Gold Bass Side Hipshot has created the American Classic Series bass tuning machines to provide you with unprecedented smoothness and accuracy for years to come. The finest quality materials and precision engineering...
  4. Hipshot HB6C 1/2 Inch Licensed Ultralite Tuner

    $25.74 - $29.04
    1/2" Cloverkey Tuner in Chrome, Shiny Chrome, Black, and Gold in Treble and Bass side
    Hipshot HB6C 1/2 Inch Licensed Ultralite Tuner Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Hipshot's Licensed Ultralight Bass Tuning Machines are made of durable, precision machined zinc to lighten your load, and give you the correct...
  5. Hipshot HB6C 3/8 Inch Licensed Ultralite Tuner

    $23.10 - $26.40
    3/8" Cloverkey Tuner in Chrome, Shiny Chrome, Black, and Gold in Treble and Bass side
    Hipshot HB6C 3/8 Inch Licensed Ultralite Tuner Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Hipshot's Licensed Ultralight Bass Tuning Machines are made of durable, precision machined zinc to lighten your load, and give you the correct...
  6. Hipshot HB6Y 3/8 Inch Licensed Ultralite Tuner

    $23.10 - $26.40
    3/8" Y-Key Tuner in Chrome, Shiny Chrome, Black, and Gold in Treble and Bass side
    Hipshot HB6Y 3/8 Inch Licensed Ultralite Tuner Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Hipshot's Licensed Ultralight Bass Tuning Machines are made of durable, precision machined zinc to lighten your load, and give you the correct...
  7. Hipshot HB6MC 1/2 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner

    $32.84 - $37.55
    1/2" Mini Clover 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...
  8. Hipshot HB6MC 3/8 Inch USA Ultralite Tuner

    $32.84 - $37.55
    3/8" Mini Clover 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...
  9. Hipshot KickAss 4 String Bass Bridge

    $89.76 - $123.86
    It's not easy to capture the spirit of a former fan favorite while simultaneously creating a product that is exciting all on it's own...but that is exactly what Hipshot endeavored to with their new KickAss Bass Bridge.
    It's not easy to capture the spirit of a former fan favorite while simultaneously creating a product that is exciting all on it's own...but that is exactly what Hipshot endeavored to with their new KickAss Bass Bridge. The saddle sets are a direct...
  10. 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....
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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.
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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...
  24. 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...
  25. 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...
  26. 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...
  27. 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...
  28. 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...
  29. 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...
  30. 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...

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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