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5 String MassKicker™ Bass Bridge

$138.15
$138.15
SKU: 5K501C
UPC: 840000919540


Mount Style 1 Dimensions

Mount Style 2 Dimensions

Instructions

At first blush, the MassKicker™ might seem like a simple, heartfelt tribute to Leo Quan’s BadAssV®. A closer look, however, reveals significant improvements under the hood that put this bridge in a class of its own. We worked hard to ensure that the MassKicker™ possesses the soul of the beloved original while also being so much more.

  • Adjustable string spacing from a narrow .656" [17mm] to a wide .750" [19mm] and anywhere in between thanks to fully adjustable pre-notched brass inserts
  • Replacement stainless steel saddle inserts (available here) emphasize overtones and treble frequencies
  • Features recessed string ball holes for a sleeker, sexier look
  • Available in chrome, black, gold and nickel finishes
  • Mount style 1 retrofits the original BadAss® hole pattern
  • Mount style 2 retrofits Fender® Squier® hole pattern
  • Formerly the KickAss™. Same bridge, different name!
  • Made in Korea.
Badass® is a registered trademark of Glen Quan. Hipshot® is not affiliated with Glen Quan.
Fender® and Squier® are trademarks of Fender Musical Instrument Corp. Hipshot® is not affiliated with FMIC.

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.

To hear our side of the story, visit www.hipshot.com/prop-65

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 11 reviews.

Customer photo review of 5 String MassKicker™ Bass Bridge

After a few different brands of high mass bridges Hipshot was the only one that specified in the ordering process that the squier 5 strings are a different pattern. They were 100% correct. The Hipshot is also easier to adjust for string spacing the the competition. The sustain increased by at least 50%. Love my Hipshot and when I upgrade the tuners I know the 1st place I'm going! HIPSHOT

5 String MassKicker™ Bass Bridge

Customer photo review of 5 String KickAss™ Bass Bridge

The Hipshot Kickass 5 is perhaps THE BEST 5-string bridge you can get for the price. Perhaps the only bridge that is “better” is the Hipshot A-style bridge. I love the Kickass 5 bridge so much, I have it on 4 out of 5 basses (the 5th is a G&L, so it comes with an awesome bridge already - no need to replace it…)

5 String KickAss™ Bass Bridge

Customer photo review of 5 String KickAss™ Bass Bridge

Repainted and upgraded a cheaper Squire including a Hipshot kickass and I love it. Well made, attractive and thoughtful design. No modification needed on this bass. They even included a few shorter springs and screws in for more intonation adjustment. I use hipshot tuners, string through bridges, kick ass bridges and D-Tuners just about every bass I mod and they’re all great.

5 String KickAss™ Bass Bridge

Customer photo review of 5 String KickAss™ Bass Bridge

This thing is amazing. I replaced a standard bridge on a fender and it made a huge difference. I can feel every note in my body when I play. Turned a somewhat likable bass into a great instrument.

5 String KickAss™ Bass Bridge

Customer photo review of 5 String KickAss™ Bass Bridge

Nice bridge! It did not fit the Ibanez SR series bass because of the saddle height is not enough. I solved the problem by making custom inserts.

5 String KickAss™ Bass Bridge