DaveMuadDib Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Hey guys, I'm looking to install a Hipshot Xtender on my Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass so I can go to drop D without faffing around. But this'll be my first xtender - does anyone know exactly which model I should go for? I emailed Jason at Hipshot, and he reckons it's the BT1 that I need, but the he6c (1/2" Clover) and the BT7 also look like potential matches. Considering the price and the shipping from America, I want to get this just right! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Why not post a pic of the back of your headstock - easy for us to make a judgement then. Bass parts resource (search it) is quick and the exchange rate is good. Ant the printed instructions are crap but the video on the hipshot website is useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMuadDib Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ah, good idea! Have included pics of the back and the front. Obviously, it's just the E tuner I'm looking to replace. And for the record, the price label on the back was not what I paid for this bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazz Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 are they reverse tuners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMuadDib Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 [quote name='wazz' post='225875' date='Jun 24 2008, 01:49 PM']are they reverse tuners?[/quote] Not that I'm aware of... not really sure what that means I think they're just standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 [quote name='Dave_MuadDib' post='226115' date='Jun 24 2008, 07:05 PM']Not that I'm aware of... not really sure what that means I think they're just standard.[/quote] Hi, There's a company in the UK called Bass Guitar Parts Direct that sell the BT1. [url="http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=58&cat=Hipshot+%27D%27+Tuner+Bass+Machines"]http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/sho...r+Bass+Machines[/url] If you click on the image there is also a link to the Installation Demo. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'd say you're BT7 guess is spot on shape wise. But the holes look a lot closer on the BT1- The only way to be sure is measure the hole spacings and send them with a quick pic to the team at Hippy.... They are pretty cool about helping with these things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm in for the 7 too. Hippy customer service is spot on - they sent me a 1/16" allen key and a couple of grub screws gratis after I'd foolishly believed the sizing on me B&Q allen key and successfully rounded the grub screw on me BT-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMuadDib Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Cheers for all the advice, guys! Jason from Hipshot is pretty adamant it's the BT1 i'll need, but I might need to drill new mounting screw holes. I'll be ordering one at midnight - if for any reason I shouldn't, let me know by then, or forever hold your peace! *UPDATE* Just placed my order for the BT-1. Still, the 7 seems very appropriate, but Hipshot seemed positive that the BT-1 is the right choice for me. Too late now anyway Got it for £35.16 from a reputable seller on ebay, brand new and postage included. Pretty good! Edited June 24, 2008 by Dave_MuadDib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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