The Hipshot has landed!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Sun May 01, 2005 2:28 pm

The end shot makes it look like it has a maple fretboard.

I still want the mirror pickguard....

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sun May 01, 2005 2:53 pm

I kinda think I like it. You sure wont have the classic "bridge lifting" problem with that baby.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun May 01, 2005 3:03 pm

Dave designed it to not have that problem. Hence the "butresses" on the sides for extra strength.

gearhed289 · Post by **gearhed289** » Sun May 01, 2005 3:18 pm

I like the bridge a lot. I've done two shows with it now and it's treating me right. It is so noticeably heavier though! I can feel it when I've got a case in each hand loading in/out. It really does change the balance of the instrument, but I'm not saying that's all bad. And yes, it's nice to see a bridge sitting flat against the body.
The mirror came from WD. It's clear plexi with the mirror finish underneath. At first I was disappointed that they only do beveled edges, but it actually looks cool with this setup. To me anyway...
Last pic - close up:

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Sun May 01, 2005 3:47 pm

I like the setup. I'm not a fan of one pickup basses (P-Bass, Stringray... not enough tone options) but that actually looks really nice. I like the two tone knobs for the EMG. Since you play over the "sweet spot" anyway the entire mirrior shows off. I would get the mirrior tinted to a certian color like Steve Harris' P-Bass.

hieronymous · Post by **hieronymous** » Sun May 01, 2005 5:00 pm

It would be cool if they would make a replacement bridge 8-string bridge for the 4003S/8 - it might offset the extra weight from the bigger headstock!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Sun May 01, 2005 5:04 pm

Good point!

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Mon May 02, 2005 11:31 am

Ya, but if you comb your hair right, no one can see it.