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Since its inception in 1999, the Hipshot A Style bass bridge has become the standard bearer for high end instruments and boutique builds. Precision machined from durable top grade brass or aluminum and featuring a fully adjustable groove-locking saddle design, the A Style bridge offers the best in playability and no-buzz tone transference with a sleek, modern look.
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 16 reviews.
I got my Schecter 5-string fretless upgraded with a black Hipshot A-Style bridge and matching black Hipshot UltraLite tuners. This was the best decision I could possibly make. Now the tuning is super precise, and people keep telling me it’s the sexiest bass they’ve ever seen!
The bridge design is absolutely perfect, especially when it comes to the individual platforms for each saddle to complement the radius of the fretboard. My only complaint is the fact that there aren’t 1.25” intonation screws that come along with it, after finding the intonation screws on the bridge were too short when doing a setup. I found it troublesome to have to order individual saddles just to get some.
I upgraded my 5 string bass. I installed an active Emg system (Emg x ) and changed the bridge for the Hipshot A style because what I was looking for was more definition especially in the low end. The result far exceeded my expectations. Hipshot is a very serious company and in every aspect you can see their professionalism.
Best bridges on the market. Hipshot is the go to for Beardly Customs for all hardware needs.
these bridges are incredible! We have been using hipshot for about 10 years and all customers are happy with the quality of the hipshot parts. thx guys. Maurício Costa by MGBass Guitars
I needed a string through bridge for a custom design with an integrated full body ramp. This bridge delivered in spades! All of my Minor 7 custom bass designs feature hipshot bridges for the ultimate in performance, consistency and stunning looks
I bought this bass used; the original bridge was off-center and warped. The only drop-in would have been another original bridge, and I didn't much care for that. The Hipshot A type looked like my best bet. The EB Chrome flats' silks stay off the saddles almost completely now, too. I'm a fan.
This is the best looking and functioning bass bridge design I have come across, that's why is comes standard on Labyrinth Guitarworks basses! Always top quality with Hipshot.
Custom KrashBurn single cut 5 string. Hipshot A style bridge, lollipop tuners and double stop Dtuner. Simply put.......the best.
Have not used it yet its in my next job Sorry give me a min and will give back feedback
Very nice bridge. Perfect upgrade for my bass.
Fit my bass, love the open string retainer design. Heavy brass, well made.
My friend guitar builder D. Poznysh does for me 5 string bass. He recommended hardware from Hipshot. That's what I did. But there was one problem, the bridge must be custom color combination chrome + black. I wrote to the Hipshot, and I was told no problem, you will have such a bridge! After 10 days, I got it! Workmanship is excellent. I am very pleased with the acquisition When the bass is ready, I will write another review. Thank Hipshot! You are the best. P.S. Another advantage of the services offered on the choice of material is aluminum or brass, spacing. I had to 0.750 (19mm). Not every manufacturer will be a 5-string bridge with distance and adjustment.
As start-up bass builder I'm only using the Hipshot bridge on all my basses. This is the best bass bridge on the market, the only thing is to change the angle of the string spacing locking screw... If this one feature would be done, than the bridge would be more than perfect!
The chrome-plated brass is great...added sustain and treble boost. I installed it on my Fender 5-string Jazz Bass (MIM) and it completely transformed the instrument! I can't say enough good things about this product...it by far the best replacement bridge in its price range. The stock bent Fender L bridge wasn't even mounted correctly from the Mexican factory and was offset. The strings weren't centered on the neck. This corrected the problem! I also noticed that with these cheaper basses, the pickup cavities are routered wrong so that the strings won't up with the magnetic pole pieces...but at least the bridge is correct now. I had to fill in the existing 5 screw holes in the bass' body before drilling 3 new holes for this bridge. For the MIM J5, the factory holes are completely hidden under the bridge. The new holes aren't anywhere near the old ones, so there's no problem with drilling too close to an existing hole. Drilling pilot holes is easy if you take your time. Set the depth on your drill so the bit only goes in about 3/4 of the length of the screw. Start with a small bit, then gradually increase the size, and gradually decrease the depth of pilot hole. I used 3 different drill bits and the install was seamless and easy. Perfect! 5 stars!
I purchased and installed a brass bridge to replace the original Hipshot aluminum bridge. The difference in tone was immediate. With the brass, I got more clarity, crystalline bell like top end and overtones. It was almost like installing new strings. In my 30+ years, I never experienced such drastic change just by replacing a bridge. There is a distinct tonal difference between aluminum and brass. It’s up to you to find what suits your tastes. This brass 5 string bridge is top notch quality, second to none. The tone I have now is very "piano" like and bright. Which is exactly what I'm looking for and found.
