Hipshot String Bending System

$411.95

UPC: 840000904669

SKU: 10100B

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String bending systems are a great way to give you pedal steel licks without the neck pain of lugging one around (they don't call them steel for nothing!). But conventional string benders are a big commitment and need special tools to install.

In 1982, our founder, Dave Borisoff introduced the Hipshot String Bending System to give you the same claim to twang without any alterations whatsoever! If bending your B-string isn’t enough, go nuts with a G-palm lever, E-toggle, and open tuner. The Hipshot String Bending System is a no-risk way to enrich your music with new sounds and techniques, regardless of what style you play!

Mounts behind the bridge of a standard Telecaster® style guitar using the existing strap button screw
No special tools required for installation
Additional mounting holes can be used if extra stability is needed
Our Bender Ready bridges allow the string to travel back to the String Bender without modifying your existing bridge
Hip Lever, Toggle or Palm Lever assemblies can be arranged on the axle for almost infinite bending options
Available in black, gold, and chrome finishes

Telecaster® is a registered trademark of FMIC. 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

Bud M.

I've been a Hipshot user and fan since meeting Dave Borisoff (The inventor and genius behind the Hipshot B Bender) at the La Guitar Show in 1985. My original plan was to use the Hipshot unit to confirm I could incorporate a B Bender into my guitar playing, then follow up with a Parson-Greene-type unit. But I found the approach of engaging the Hipshot was much more natural and didn't interrupt the flow of my playing as opposed to pulling down on the neck, etc. And the Drop D option is very kewl. All my gigging electric guitars have Hipshots. I feel naked playing a guitar without one. Without it, I'm just another guitar player. Cheers, Bud Martin (producer/engineer/musician) Southern California

Sal A.

I have 4 don't leave home without it

Gregg L.

I bought my bender back in the mid '90's. I instantly loved it. I had it on a Fernandes tele, an American ASAT, a G&L Tribute, and a cheap, hot rodded tele. I just can't get my tone without a Les Paul. I had actually tried it out on my LP Studio. Although it worked with the bridge and tail piece, it felt a little unstable on the arched top. I decided to try it on Les Paul Special with a flat Mahogany slab, and it works perfectly. A little Vaseline on the saddles keeps them from moving. I have my bender and my tone. The 3rd string palm lever is set to a half step bend which I use for slide licks. My Hipshot bender finally has a permanent home.

Roger Lyness

The Hipshot string bender is the best thing I found since my wife. I just have the top-mounted one (no routing) but it is excellent. I must wave bent the B a thousand times before the string broke. It was a 13. The one I got has a e-d lever on it and I was very surprised that it knocked nothing out of tune at all. Congratulations on a great product. I have it on a Mexi-Tele and I couldn't be happier with the product. It mounts to the strap button and I only had to drill 4 small holes. I'll give it an 11. Roger Lyness

Gregory H Seaman

If you always wanted to try a string bender, this is your best choice, hands down. It's extremely easy to install, play and if desired, remove from the guitar. The playing motion feels natural and is easy to learn - much more so than anything else I have tried. The bend is long and very musical, much like a pedal steel. I've been playing one for years and really love it. The price is right too. Try one. You won't be disappointed! Thanks Hipshot. Great product!

Paul Gentile

I received this for Christmas this past season and I don't know what I'd do without it. I love this, a must for any guitarist who wants to do all those little tricks without hurting their fingers.