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4 String A Style Bass Bridge
Description
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.Available in five string spacings from .656” [16.5mm] to .822” [21mm]
Innovative micro-adjust saddle design allows for
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Discussed in The Squier Mini Precision Bass Club in the TalkBass community
DavesnothereCA
~ As you may recall, one or more person here has upgraded a Mini-P to a a Hipshot Kickass bridge, with some pics and discussion not far upthread, and it looks like there were some benefits from doing so, but what is this A-style bridge of theirs ? Is it also meant to be a drop-in upgrade for Fender basses ? EDIT : I see ... ... more
Philtastic
The bridge you linked to is Hipshot's "A Style" bridge. The Kickass is a direct replacement. Here's mine, in gold, with matching Dimarzio Sixties P pickups. Note: The gold bridge does not come with gold screws. :( [image] ... more
DavesnothereCA
~ But WAIT, there's more ! I just spent a few more minutes on the Hipshot site, and it turns out that they make TWO, no, THREE versions of the A-style bridge for 4 string basses. The first one I already linked, and the other two apparently ARE drop-in replacements for specified Fender basses. One is for top-loading models, ... ... more
RodRy
Yep, that's the one. I have found it to be a very nice looking and interesting bridge, and wondered if anyone has tried it out. Yes, costs nearly as much as a new Mini, but with the money you saved on a bass, you can put it on a bridge! :laugh: ... more
Discussed in The Official U.S. Peavey Cirrus Club in the TalkBass community
SoundofWhisper
just got an Indonesian made Rudy Sarzo Cirrus with serial number 311651496 does anyone have a similar number - I'm trying to find out its date of birth (no response from Peavey customer service so far) also - does anyone know whether or not Hipshot A Style bridges would fit, and if so - which one: 656? 687? 718? 750? 787? ... ... more
MNAirHead
There is someone in Meridian selling a ton of bridges etc. Chances are you're better contacting Hipshot with your exact question. ... more
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