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Hipshot Testimonials
Phil SoussanHipshot bass extenders allow me to use my 4-string basses for 95% of the time where I would otherwise have to carry my 5-string basses.
I get all the benefits of a 5-string without the burden of carrying them.Twice the benefits, half the burden!
Extend what you have!Suffering from E-D? Get a Hipshot extender!
Check out: http://www.philsoussan.com
Dave Markee"As a bass player, one of my most important considerations is the tone of my bass. I must have a wonderful tone as well as good time and weight. "It's all in the fingers" is a very true statement, but there is a little more to it than that.
I am a classically trained bassist, and enjoy the use of the low B in the symphony orchestra, but in other styles of music, the search for ‘bottom end’ has resulted in a move towards multiple strings on electric basses. I have tried many different and wonderful instruments in the last few years, but I have gone back to four strings because I personally find the tone of a four string to be of superior quality and weight. I am convinced by the sound of the four string bass, both electric and upright.
However, and most importantly, if it hadn't been for Hipshot bass extenders, I would not be able to compete on record and gigs down past 40Hz. The discovery of the wonderful world of Hipshot extenders has returned me to a level playing field.
I use Hipshot extenders on all my electric instruments, when playing bass in my daughters band, on gigs and on many sessions with my ‘'79 and '80 Musicman fretted and fretless basses, my '72 Precision, my '62 Jazz and a lovely Martin Acoustic bass.
Hipshot extenders are a wonderful invention; I am delighted with them because they are well designed, well engineered and very reliable. I heartily recommend Hipshot bass extenders to all my fellow Tone Chasers."
Dave Markee. [Armatrading, Clapton, etc etc]
Byron SantoOriginally, I tried the Ultralite tuners and the Style A aluminum bridge to reduce total weight on one of my basses. I was not expecting any tonal differences, but to my surprise the Hipshot hardware enhanced the tonal qualities of my bass. Being the curious audiophile, I performed an A/B comparison between audio tracks recorded with Hipshot hardware and with my previous hardware. The comparison focused on the wave envelopes. What I discovered on the Hipshot track was a strong, well defined peak on the initial note attack compared to weak note attack from my previous hardware. All other variables in the comparison were identical.
Hipshot hardware is now mandatory on all of my "Boyd Bass Design" basses as it is an integral component to my sound, my basses stays in tune plus the hardware looks great! I will not do a studio session or gig without Hipshot hardware installed on my bass!
Byron Santo
AJ HagerAJ Hager (Debbie Davies, Joey McIntyre, solo artist) www.myspace.com/ajhager1
Steve Burrows"Tuners I can count on to stay in tune for every show !!!" "I played a whole set of songs in Alaska and I still was in tune. " "Hipshot Products is the only company I trust and would ever buy my tuners from !!"
Check out: www.melodicallyspeaking.com
Dave Odegaard
Bjorn Englen"I've had the Hipshot D-Tuner on all my basses since 1990, and use it all the time, in almost every show and most sessions. It's kept me from playing a 5-string forever. My basses simply wouldn't be complete weapons without it !" Bjorn's credits include: Robin McAuley(of MSG), Quiet Riot, Heaven & Earth, Bleed, Soul Sign and many more.
check out : http://www.BjornEnglen.com
Whynot Jansveld
STEVE MURRAY of POWERS COURT"The Hipshot Bass Xtender is an AWESOME piece! I can tune my B string down to an A with the flick of a switch,even in the middle of a song ! I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to change tunings on the fly!"
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Greg Rzab"I love the tremolo bridge! It's not only a lot of fun to play, it has extended my range as a soloist. But the best thing is, when I bring this bass onstage, the audience really reacts when I use the trem, it's pretty cool to watch the fans enjoying the sounds that I can get out of it!! Thank you Hipshot & Michael Tobias."
Millard Ellingsworth"Hipshot hardware is simply the best available. I've used the Ultra Lite tuners as replacement parts on basses to help them balance better (which helps me play better). My custom built Birdsong Cortobasses use all Hipshot hardware, from the top-of-the line A-style bridge to the Ultra Lite tuners. Hipshot customer service is as top-notch as their products and they are a great company to work with."
Millard currently anchors The Marsh Mellow Stone Band which has been described as "the modern voice of classic rock". His bass lines have been described as McCartney-esqe and you can hear them on their debut album, "peace - love - respect - groove".
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Tony Campos
Marten Andersson
Will Ray"I've been using the Hipshot B-Bending System exclusively since 1983. Without exception, all my signature guitars with Fender and G&L have always come standard with Hipshots. It's the only way to go."
Please check out : www.willray.biz
Jim Scholten of Sawyer Brown"I love the Hipshot Ric bridge. It's a night & day improvement over the stock bridge. String response, playability, punch, sustain, tone, & clarity are all improved dramatically. "
"The bass now plays in tune all the way up & down the neck. You can adjust each string individually for height, intonation & spacing."
"Installation is a breeze. You can do it yourself with no problems. The mounting holes line up perfectly with the stock holes. All you need is a philips screwdriver."
"And, it looks great, it retains the look of the stock bridge."
“Rickenbacker is a registered trademark of Rickenbacker International Corporation. Hipshot Products, Inc. is not affiliated with Rickenbacker International Corporation.”
Kimberly DahmeBeing under the gun on stage, I appreciate the ease and consistent accuracy the Hipshot D-Tuner gives me. I’m a true believer…
- Kimberley Dahme
Kimberley has the privilege and distinction to be the first female Musician in the band BOSTON. Presently, Ms. Dahme is collaborating in the recording studio with Tom Scholz and BOSTON , at the same time working on material for her next solo CD offering.
Find out more about Kimberley Dahme on her website:
Henry Kaiser"I love the US Contour Tremolo bridge and the BabyGrand Guitar Bridge! They are the best designed, best sounding, and most rock-solid bridges that I know of. They make my job much easier"
check out: www.henrykaiser.net
