Hipshot Bass Xtender

[Mogee]

Does anyone use this for drop D stuff? I am thinking of getting one fore my Bongo, but wanted to see if anyone has tried it.

 

[strummer]

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.

 

[pete1000]

I have one one all of my 4 stringers. The biggest downer with the MM style Hipshot, is the string post is straight-sided, like a F tuner, and not tapered like the normal EBMM tuners. Some might be able to accept a different looking string post, some may not.....

 

[Mogee]

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.

I play a lot of stuff drop D as it is, just tune back and forth. ITs not that hard to tune the E string real fast, but thought if the Xtender worked well, it might be kinda cool to just flick a lever. I don't think I could get used to the tuner being at a different angle though.

 

[Hellboy]

I too have D-tuners on all of my 4-string basses. Have used them for many, many years. Love them. Have never had any problems what so ever through the years.....

BT1 > Store > Hipshot Products

//J

 

[spencer]

I play a lot of stuff drop D as it is, just tune back and forth. ITs not that hard to tune the E string real fast, but thought if the Xtender worked well, it might be kinda cool to just flick a lever. I don't think I could get used to the tuner being at a different angle though.

I have no fist hand experience but i dont think you understand what he means, i think hes saying the post its self is different, as in the thing you wrap your string around?

here read this http://www.ernieball.com/forums/mus...xtenders-blow-old-hipshot-extenders-gold.html i think they say you can now get identical posts..

 

[Aussie Mark]

I have no fist hand experience

Me either. Let's leave that stuff to the Europeans.

 

[spencer]

Me either. Let's leave that stuff to the Europeans.

LOL.. thats what happens when I type one handed..

 

[oli@bass]

I have one one all of my 4 stringers. The biggest downer with the MM style Hipshot, is the string post is straight-sided, like a F tuner, and not tapered like the normal EBMM tuners. Some might be able to accept a different looking string post, some may not.....

You can order tapered string posts from Hipshot.

 

[MrMusashi]

Me either. Let's leave that stuff to the Europeans.

LOL.. thats what happens when I type one handed..

i think ill have to go wash my retina with chlorine... the almost chuck'esque images are not good for sanity

MrM

 

[Mogee]

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Basspro]

Like you said already, if your use to going back and forth for songs, it becomes second nature and is just as quick to retune or flick a lever.

 

[lowliferumble]

I use one all of the time. I have gotten to the point where it would be hard to imagine not having one. No issues ever, takes so little time to get used to having, works as advertised. It is more difficult to restring, but not really hard to do. I will not go without on any bass !! Hipshot makes top notch products, quality , fit, finish, durabilty.....kind of reminds me of another company I really love!

 

[mmbassplayer]

I have one one all of my 4 stringers. The biggest downer with the MM style Hipshot, is the string post is straight-sided, like a F tuner, and not tapered like the normal EBMM tuners. Some might be able to accept a different looking string post, some may not.....

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

 

[martin shane]

I've used them and loved them though they are not currently installed on either of my basses//

 

[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]

Hipshot

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]

somebody had to say it

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.