Hipshot bridge

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:38 pm

Kevin, with the aluminum one, did you notice a tone change (brighter) from the stock RIC one?

Lost Coyotes · Post by **Lost Coyotes** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:44 pm

Manuel;
If I'm not mistaken, Jason IS Hipshot, as in the "boss", and I think it'd be a good idea to talk with him. I cannot imagine him being less than forthright with you, after all I have heard about, and personally experienced the great customer service they offer.

Give him a call.

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:13 pm

Jason is not the "boss", Dave Borisoff (sp.) is.

Lost Coyotes · Post by **Lost Coyotes** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:17 pm

OK - I stand corrected, but Manuel- should call anyway. They will take care of you.

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:59 pm

I got a black brass Hipshot for my '87 4003. Great sustain, easy to adjust, and looks great. I liked it so much that I bought a set of black Rick-style tuners to go with it. Take a look...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x314/budgrant0/20070825__176.jpg

I did have a question about the tuners after I got them, and called the factory. I ended up talking to the owner for awhile, who was very helpful.

No problems here!

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:44 pm

I dont see the aluminum bridge on the website . Who sells it ?

Lost Coyotes · Post by **Lost Coyotes** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:55 pm

It's there.
click

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:57 pm

Thank You .

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:57 am

"with the aluminum one, did you notice a tone change (brighter) from the stock RIC one?"

Yes John, it has better highs and sustain.
With the factory tailpiece, this bass was much darker sounding than my other V63. Now it's right where it needs to be.

BTW, before I bought it I talked to Jason about which version to get, brass or aluminum, and he recommended the aluminum to keep the classic "Rick" tone. I couldn't be happier with the tone now. Much improved!

fireglo · Post by **fireglo** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:38 am

How about a picture Kevin?

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:12 am

I don't have a current one, but will see if someone has a camera at the gig tonight.

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:26 am

Recently purchased a Hipshot bridge and the difference is astounding. No more whimpy E string. No dead spots and the tone is more gorgeous than it was.
10 out of 10 Hipshot!!!

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:35 am

I have one chrome/brass for sale. Too heavy in my opinion, though the sound is breath taking!!!

alanz · Post by **alanz** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:44 am

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:44 am

Yeah the Hipshot is a bit heavier, but I'd class the Ricky as a really light bass anyway.
I'm quite stocky, but after a few Fender Jazz and P basses, the Rick is a feather! LOL.