Hipshot Bass Xtender

[ThePez]

yeah, they're great! have them on all my 4 string basses (that I don't play anymore, switched to a Sterling 5 a few months ago.)

i like the simplicity of not even messing with a tuner or audibly tuning the E between songs. make sure you follow the instructions on how to tune it up! it's easy as cake.

[RaginRog]

I used to, all the time, before I started playing fivers.
Pros:Simple installation, and taken care of it works flawlessly.
Cons: To me it really messed up my playing, as no notes were where they should be, but I hear a lot of guys have zero problems with that.

If you read tab- it's easy to adjust to it!

Cool device though....I use to buy them religiously....no need for them anymore though.....bit pricey too.

[danny-79]

Instead of ordering a new string post from Hipshot, you can disassemble your original MM tuner and use the same string post on your Hipshot. Very easy to do and very easy to reverse. I have this done on my 30th Stingray and will probably end up getting one for my Big AL also. JOSH

Ive recently just fitted a Hipshot to my stingray 05 model, not liking the straight post i tryed to swap the posts over an found that it wouldnt fit the hipshot (the part that fits into the gear cog was to short for the hipshot) is that the only part that needs to be swaped over? thanx Dan

[shakinbacon]

I suggest going with a 5'er to get Db, C & B (lot of money for those extra notes huh?). Seriously though, EBMM low Bs are the best I've ever played or heard.

I own a five and a four string. If money weren't an object, I'd convert all my instruments to five strings.

[oli@bass]

Ive recently just fitted a Hipshot to my stingray 05 model, not liking the straight post i tryed to swap the posts over an found that it wouldnt fit the hipshot (the part that fits into the gear cog was to short for the hipshot) is that the only part that needs to be swaped over? thanx Dan

I wonder the same thing. The size of the post does not match. And even if it would, the threads won't match: Threads on the Schaller are metric, Hipshot not. AFAIK.

However, you can get tapered string posts with a rounded top from Hipshot.

[danny-79]

Pic of Hipshot. I thought getting it in matt-black would look interesting, matches the pick up!!
In the 3rd picture you can see the diffrence from the straight post as apposed to the standard that tapers.

[BobKos]

I have extenders on several of my basses. They work as advertised. Truthfully, I never use them and they simply add weight to the headstock. If you don't know whether you'll actually use it, I'd recommend not bothering with it.