nash Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Hipshot have got a BadAss style bridge and they're even releasing their saddles that retro fit BadAss II bridges. They look rad. I'll be getting some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Thought I'd follow this one up. I'm yet to install the bridge (doing it next string change). Looks awesome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Ooh I forgot about these. I was going to order some. They look pretty impressive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Those saddles look adjustable from side to side, can you confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1471614290' post='3114476'] Those saddles look adjustable from side to side, can you confirm? [/quote] https://www.hipshotproducts.com/files/all/kickass_setup_instructions.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I think I'm going to pull the trigger on one of these bridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 This is just what I've been looking for. Anybody know where I can get my hands on one? I'm in the Netherlands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 [quote name='Danuman' timestamp='1471795406' post='3115926'] This is just what I've been looking for. Anybody know where I can get my hands on one? I'm in the Netherlands... [/quote] I'm also looking for something a bit more local than the US! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Damn, Monday morning GAS!!! Dan, if you find a place closer to us cna you please let me know. I dont mind ordering from the USA but id rather not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1471858008' post='3116336'] Damn, Monday morning GAS!!! Dan, if you find a place closer to us cna you please let me know. I dont mind ordering from the USA but id rather not. [/quote] I caved in and went for a eBay jobby - £65ish all in all (including import tax etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Cheers. I think ill be doing the same. Im going for a nice black one for my Sandblasted P bass :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1471865354' post='3116439'] Cheers. I think ill be doing the same. Im going for a nice black one for my Sandblasted P bass :-) [/quote] No worries, let me know if you want the link to the one I got. I can't wait to replace my standard fender bridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 That's pretty smart! Great to see someone take the BadAss idea and tweak it. I was quite keen on the Babicz Z series as a standard replacement but this could be a go'er on a future purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 [quote name='DanEly' timestamp='1471866733' post='3116461'] No worries, let me know if you want the link to the one I got. I can't wait to replace my standard fender bridge... [/quote] Thanks. Actually ive changed my mind. The one thing i dont like about the BAII is the length, and this looks to be similar and just a bit too long to sit neatly on my bass. I didnt need a new bridge anyway, although i do think they look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 They seem really expensive for what they are I know Hipshot gear is great but still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Well, I took the plunge too. I don't think the price is all that bad at roughly half of what most upscale bridges cost. Here's hoping it does what it says on the tin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Forgot about this thread. I emailed hipshot direct and they quoted me a lower shipping cost than their website. Still haven't installed it. Waiting to change my strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Got mine in the mail today. Took me all of 15 minutes to pop it on and set it up. There's something quite groovy about it, but it sounds a lot (a lot!) darker than the vintage style bridge that used to be on there. Plays lovely though, maybe I'll get some of those brighter sounding inserts some day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 [quote name='Danuman' timestamp='1472684726' post='3123367'] Got mine in the mail today. Took me all of 15 minutes to pop it on and set it up. There's something quite groovy about it, but it sounds a lot (a lot!) darker than the vintage style bridge that used to be on there. Plays lovely though, maybe I'll get some of those brighter sounding inserts some day... [/quote] Interesting to hear about it sounding darker? Slightly worried by this... Any improvements on tone minus the darker sound? Mine should be arriving tomorrow (fingers crossed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Yes! I was wondering wether I was going to give some sort of update. With the bridge installed I noticed some improved sustain, but there was nothing wrong sustain-wise with the old bridge, so it didn't really stand out to me. The sound was drastically different, though, from - I don't know - something familiar and stodgy like steak and potatoes to something more syrupy like coffee liqueur, if that makes any sense. However, with the new bridge, I was able to lower the action quite dramatically, which brought back the highs - so much so that I'm now considering lowering the pickups. Strings feel a bit tauter too. Maybe that's my imagination or maybe those things are related. All in all it's a brilliant bridge, as far as I'm concerned. It's simple, adjustable and it sounds great. I dig it! Just remembered: I lent my bass to the bassist of one of my bands (in which I play guitar). The drummer noted the clarity and transparency of my bass. Unsolicited, mind. Edited September 4, 2016 by Danuman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 [quote name='Danuman' timestamp='1473019251' post='3126168'] Yes! I was wondering wether I was going to give some sort of update. With the bridge installed I noticed some improved sustain, but there was nothing wrong sustain-wise with the old bridge, so it didn't really stand out to me. The sound was drastically different, though, from - I don't know - something familiar and stodgy like steak and potatoes to something more syrupy like coffee liqueur, if that makes any sense. However, with the new bridge, I was able to lower the action quite dramatically, which brought back the highs - so much so that I'm now considering lowering the pickups. Strings feel a bit tauter too. Maybe that's my imagination or maybe those things are related. All in all it's a brilliant bridge, as far as I'm concerned. It's simple, adjustable and it sounds great. I dig it! Just remembered: I lent my bass to the bassist of one of my bands (in which I play guitar). The drummer noted the clarity and transparency of my bass. Unsolicited, mind. [/quote] I'm with you, sounds like a good upgrade. Certainly a upgrade based on the improved adjustability and reliability more than a sonic part for my self. I'll post my thoughts once mine lands in the post box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Please do, be nice to get some extra perspective. Here's hoping you'll enjoy it as much as I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Fitted a Hipshot to my Fender J5 as a straight swap. A massive massive improvement and I've only had to set the saddle heights. Just a more substantial offering... I got it from Sims Music who ordered it especially and also put them in stock. Brass and chrome and machined, not pressed. Rock solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) I fitted one about a month ago, huge improvement over the original bridge, much darker and solid sound, more input from the body of the guitar itself. I also added some quarter pounders a couple of weeks later for an even bigger sound [attachment=227198:Jazz.jpg] Edited September 6, 2016 by Pastor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 From what you guys are saying I might be investing the in stainless saddles... If I can find them in the UK? I got the bridge yesterday so I'm hoping to get it fitted tonight. Initial thoughts are that it does feel a tiny bit cheap (when comparing the price you pay for them) The packaging surprised me. Just a flimsy card box - unlike their Xtenders smart presentation. I might do a in depth review once it's up and running, I was struggling to find much online when searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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