Hipshot Xtender

[Stefanogregori]

Hello!

Quick question, does anyone hang a bass with a Hipshot Xtender on a wall or on a stand where the headstock takes all the weight?

It seems to me that the lever takes a lot of the weight in this situation.

Anyone have any experience of this? It seems to me that it could damage the Xtender - Am I worrying about nothing?

Cheers 

[prowla]

I think that I wouldn't do it if the hanger touched any of the Hipshot assembly.

[Stefanogregori]

3 minutes ago, prowla said:

I think that I wouldn't do it if the hanger touched any of the Hipshot assembly.

Thanks, that what I was thinking. I haven't been hanging the bass because I thought it could damage it. Just wanted a second opinion!👍

[Newfoundfreedom]

I'm not quite sure what you mean or how you are hanging your bass. When I hang mine on the wall hangers the only part touching the bass is at the bottom of the headstock right by the nut. There should never be any danger of putting any stress on the hardware, extender or not. 

[Stefanogregori]

The lever is right at the bottom of the headstock and pokes out ever so slightly and it rests on the left hand arm of the hanger.

[Newfoundfreedom]

Can you not alter it by opening / closing the lever so it sits in a different place? 

[Stefanogregori]

3 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

Can you not alter it by opening / closing the lever so it sits in a different place? 

I like that idea, I will try it tonight!  Thanks!

[Newfoundfreedom]

2 minutes ago, Stefanogregori said:

I like that idea, I will try it tonight!  Thanks!

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. 😉

[Stefanogregori]

1 minute ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. 😉

Not sure why I didn't think of it!

[Newfoundfreedom]

Just now, Stefanogregori said:

Not sure why I didn't think of it!

I do that kind of thing all the time. Sometimes you're too close to the problem and tend to overthink. Taking a step back or a new perspective usually does the trick. 👍

[prowla]

15 minutes ago, Stefanogregori said:

Not sure why I didn't think of it!

I did, but the lever protrudes down past the nut position.

However, you could face the guitar the other way 'round on the hanger (no good if it's for display, though!).

[Stefanogregori]

11 minutes ago, prowla said:

I did, but the lever protrudes down past the nut position.

However, you could face the guitar the other way 'round on the hanger (no good if it's for display, though!).

I'll let you know how I get on!👍

[prowla]

On my Rickenbacker basses the lever dosn't reach the edge of the headstock when it's in the normal/E position, so it would be OK.

On my Jazz it's marginal.

[Stefanogregori]

It worked, and will work the right way round! Thanks fellas, why didn't I think of this before 🤦‍♂️😊

[prowla]

Yay!