Hipshot Kickass Bridge

[tegs07]

Just a quick post in praise of the Hipshot Kickass bridge. I have nearly completed a Bitsa P build marrying a 1996 US P neck I have had on various basses over the years with an ‘86 US Elite body.

Due to the position of the route for the missing bridge (and being unable to source an original) I used a Kickass bridge as it’s big enough to cover the route.

 

Really impressed with the quality of these and the brass saddles are adjustable sideways which is perfect for getting the string spacing right (which can be a right pain on some Bitsa builds). Bit pricey but pleased with the quality.

Edited October 8, 2021 by tegs07

[Cuzzie]

they are good

 

I just picked up a KSM foundation bridge for a bitsa I am doing

 

It is a big old hunk of metal and looks pretty good

 

 

[tegs07]

9 hours ago, Cuzzie said:

they are good

 

I just picked up a KSM foundation bridge for a bitsa I am doing

 

It is a big old hunk of metal and looks pretty good

 

 

Nice. I’ve not seen one in the flesh as it were but watched several demo’s on YouTube. The only bridge’s I was aware of that would adjust sideways for string spacing were the Schaller 3D and I have one on a Vintera which is basically a BBOT with a bunch of grooves on the saddles which is a bit more primitive.

Good luck with your build. I was going to call on your expertise at some point to fit a Status Graphite neck on my MIJ Geddy Lee …. Another Bitsa and the final one.

I’m going to spend more time after this learning to play them better!

[Cuzzie]

19 minutes ago, tegs07 said:

Nice. I’ve not seen one in the flesh as it were but watched several demo’s on YouTube. The only bridge’s I was aware of that would adjust sideways for string spacing were the Schaller 3D and I have one on a Vintera which is basically a BBOT with a bunch of grooves on the saddles which is a bit more primitive.

Good luck with your build. I was going to call on your expertise at some point to fit a Status Graphite neck on my MIJ Geddy Lee …. Another Bitsa and the final one.

I’m going to spend more time after this learning to play them better!

Aye lad we should meet for sure - seems that pandemics, infections and teenage lives get in the way too much!

 

I am here for sure, and I have actually tidied the garage now to access the tools!

[Guest]

The Kickass isnt terribly expensive either.  I came across one at a seller, last one in stockm t 40 quid to clear. Looks lovely on my Ibanez, and doesnt domthe sound any harm either.