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A Style Fender® Mount Bridges
Description
Give your Fender® bass that sleek, custom look and improved functionality it’s been begging for. The Hipshot Fender® Mount A Style bridge retrofits your American Standard or American Deluxe, with absolutely no modifications whatsoever.Available in three options for American Standard (FM1), American Deluxe (FM2), and American Deluxe 5 string (FM3)
Innovative micro-adjust saddle design allows for an additional 1/8” of side-to-side adjustment for even greater string spacing possibili
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Discussed in The Official Ibanez TMB Talman Bass Club in the TalkBass community
bigthemat
not sure if the 105 is the same as my 605, but, I had a hipshot fender a style bridge that was a drop in replacement for the stock bridge. Much prefer having the open style bridge ... ... more
Peter Weil
Thanks. I have just found a Hipshot A style bridge secondhand locally for £20!! It might be an actual Hipshot - no maker printed on it - but it weighs 300 grammes (so likely it ... ... more
bigthemat
- YMMV, but, I had a hipshot bridge that was a perfect match for mine. I think it is this one, the A style mount. It was the same holes as on my squier vm jazz 5. ... more
YT_
I'll give it a look. The Ibanez B10 bridges are weird with 4 screws on one side, two on the other edge. Thank you. ... more
Stevorebob
Check the screw spacing. I believe it's the Fender spacing, which Hipshot offers, that you'll need. The 5-string Fender mount Hipshot A bridge was a perfect fit for my 105. ... more
Discussed in Hipshot A Style Fender Mount ( String Through / Brass) in the TalkBass community
Zbass82
Mint Hipshot A Style Fender Mount Brass Bridge in black. Mounts with the 3 provided screws and is also the string through model. Bought it new and only had it on a bass that stayed at home for a month. Pretty much a new bridge. Link to all the specs on the Hipshot Website A Style Fender® Mount Bridges $80 shipped CONUS ... ... more
Discussed in The Squier Mini Precision Bass Club in the TalkBass community
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
Mountain Mike
If I'm not mistaken that bridge fits the Fender 5 hole spacing using just 3 screws and as you mentioned works with string through body. This is a mod I've been considering for the Mini. ... more
Discussed in short scale warmoth in the TalkBass community
Wfrance3
This just in from Spike at Warmoth: Thank you so much for taking the time to check in with us. Even though the Badass III is getting tougher to find these days, we maintain that routing as it works with the Hipshot Bridge mentioned HERE and the Fender Bridge mentioned HERE. Most Bass bridges that have the 3 mounting holes ... ... more
Discussed in low mass bridge "upgrade" with adjustable string spacing for P bass? in the TalkBass community
fourstringdrums
To my knowledge there is no bent plate style bridge that has adjustable spacing without having the grooves. You can get a Hipshot A in aluminum instead of brass, and that has adjustable ... ... more
Discussed in Hi Mass String Thru Bridge Replacement in the TalkBass community
Philip Capewell
Hello Sorry for the late reply in this. Yes Fender class the bridges that come stock with these Fenders as "Hi Mass" but compared to hipshot or badass....they are barley Hi Mass. Oh really? ill get the link................. [link] Ive just double checked and the picture is actual three holes......My eyes must of being playing ... ... more
Discussed in NBD! And mod suggestions please... in the TalkBass community
Aaron Houts
Great bass! I'm an unapologetic modder and ordered my last bass and mods at the same time, so I'm with you 100%! The Hipshot Ultralites are awesome and IMO worth it. They're not ... ... more
BoathouseBlues
Thank you! So are the hipshot tuners good because they are lighter, or do they work better too? Are they the same large cloverleaf style? ... more
Discussed in Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass V 2015 Natural 5-String Bass w/Hipshot bridge and SKB HSC in the TalkBass community
daveonbass
Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass V 2015 Natural w/Hipshot bridge and SKB Freedom hardshell case. Bridge is brand new and was just installed and set up professionally. 10.5 lbs ... ... more
Discussed in Fender American Deluxe Precision 4-String Bass (2011) Sunburst w/Hipshot bridge & OHSC in the TalkBass community
daveonbass
Not playing 4 string basses enough to warrant keeping this one. I added a Hipshot bridge. Original bridge included as well. Just set up. New set of Ken Smith strings. Plays great, sounds great. 9.1 lbs on my digital scale. Hipshot Bridge: [link] Price includes shipping CONUS [image] ... more
Discussed in Fender Player Plus Precision Saddle or Bridge Replacement? in the TalkBass community
dasmullt
The Hipshot is pricy - but it's an one time investment and an enhancement for this bass guitar: [link] There's a much cheaper Fender Bridge: [link] Are there any even better alternatives to the Hipshot Bridge? ... more
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