I should probably also say that it's got to retrofit to a Fender with no extra drilling.....which I don't think the Schaller does?! A closer look, however, reveals significant improvements under the hood that put this bridge in a class of its own. ... You'll find that you can bring down the gain, treble, midrange, bass and presence on your amp to get a much more dynamic sound from your fingers and better note definition. I'm primarily a fingerstyle player who often plays Palm-muted. I bought a Hipshot direct Fender fit for J5 in brass/chrome finish. The saddles run in channels to remove any unwanted side to side movement and are individually intonatable and height adjustable. Always has felt and sounded great!!! I'm looking to replace the bridge on my JV Jazz, has anyone had experience of all three of the above? Only problem was their system stops at that point. Seems like a no brainer?! We offer a few different bridges that are direct Fender® replacements. Si. $44.99 + $6.00 shipping . Callused Finger. I'm primarily a fingerstyle player who often plays Palm-muted. Fitted it in minutes and most of that was carefully unwinding the strings from the original. Decent price and not a giant block like the BA bridge. Didn't get on with a Badass, not that you asked about those. I will keep the old bridge and sell the bass with it as completely original with no holes drilled. May 24, 2016 #2. You cannot paste images directly. Finished up getting some from Spain! We made the KickAss in the model of the Leo Quan BadAss II bridge with a twist.. Your previous content has been restored. I was able to get my bass to play light as a feather within minutes, and it sounds and looks absolutely brilliant. You can also get stainless steel inserts as an add on.. All screws and springs are stainless steel. The saddles run in channels to remove any unwanted side to side movement and are individually intonatable and height adjustable. Their site said they were in stock (every other supplier in the UK was out of stock), so I ordered and paid for them. We worked hard to ensure that the KickAss™ possesses the soul of … TalkBass utilizes technology from Skimlinks that may give us a small affiliate commission on purchases made via links on our site. This means a zinc plate and zinc saddles with solid brass inserts (the part the saddle rests on). May 24, 2016 #3. May 24, 2016 #4. The Hipshot KickAss Bass Bridge is their version of the famous Leo Quan high mass BadAss II bridge and is a direct replacement upgrade for Fender 5 hole mount Precision or Jazz style bass bridges. I was taking a look on the Sims site, but couldn't find my way to any kind of accessories listings for sale?! They apologised, bless them, but said they couldn't be expected to keep their website up-to-date ALL of the time....Really? Your link has been automatically embedded. The Hipshot KickAss Bridge is an excellent high mass alternative to the LQ BA II. Si I mute a fair amount, and play pick with the heel of my hand on the bridge, and I always preferred the Schaller 3D for comfyness, but I've also got an A, and that's pretty good, too. Sims has this in stock as he ordered spares when I ordered mine. Nov 25, 2009 Anacortes Wa. Sorry to burst your bubble, but the bridge and saddles are cast from zinc, in order to retain the BA's "heritage" according to Hipshot. × Thus, those parts could be cast. Dimensions Instructions At first blush, the KickAss™ might seem like a simple, heartfelt tribute to Leo Quan’s BadAssII®. Paste as plain text instead, × Quote; Share this post. These bridges are all suited to 5 hole mounted Fender Basses®. Thank you for your support! Alternatives to the Leo Quan Badass Bridges. Cheers Needed some Hipshot Tuners. Used both the hipshot A and B bridges. I have a B-style on my Xotic and its fine, should I go for that, or is something like the Kickass a genuine step up? Thoughts when comparing them all? Thoughts when comparing them all? Fender stock parts are pretty rubbish IMO.. but I MAY keep the tuners, and the pickups. Mousekillaz. KickAss™ Bass Bridge > Store > Hipshot Products . [/quote] Never liked badasses on a P bass though, dont work IMO Lovingly dedicated to the granddaddy of high mass bridges, Hipshot is proud to offer the KickAss 4 String Bass Bridge. Plus it's ugly as sin lol Link to post Share on other sites. Also not weird seeing them on a Fender. It top loads or string thru the body and it is a very nice piece of kit. Si. I was taking a look on the Sims site, but couldn't find my way to any kind of accessories listings for sale?! I've tried quite a few replacement bridges on Fenders. 5. Neither of them would show when you put the old bridge back. To my point,kickass for me, if it nails the badass vibe, Just waiting for Bass Direct to get them in stock, will report back I think the Hipshot A is the best engineered one I've tried so far but it is big and quite heavy. You can also get stainless steel inserts as an add on.. All screws and springs are stainless steel. Their new, updated invoicing system send me an invoice. Copyright © All the good names are taken ltd. He gave me mine the other day...and we went through the order box.. Give him a ring and if Martin answrers, say JT told you he had some in stock. Si, A Gotoh 201 is good...not that I have one for sale or owt . Decent price and not a giant block like the BA bridge. We made the KickAss in the model of the Leo Quan BadAss II bridge with a twist.. Didn't get on with a Badass, not that you asked about those. So they took a BAII design, machined it out of quality material instead of cheap pressure cast pot metal. Pros/cons etc? Powered by Invision Community. [/quote] Sibob, September 7, 2016 in Accessories and Misc, I'm looking to replace the bridge on my JV Jazz, has anyone had experience of all three of the above? Si Had a disappointing episode with Bass Direct recently. Worth bearing in mind a Babicz for palm muting - there's no sharp edges or sticky out grub screws anywhere on it. These saddles will work with the Badass II bridge and the Hipshot Kickass bridge. Si Hipshot KickAss Bass Bridge Chrome, Retrofits 5 Hole Fender 5K400C - NEW. [/quote] They spent years plus countless versions ensuring that this 'tribute' would possess the soul of the original without being a copy. Just waiting for Bass Direct to get them in stock, will report back Display as a link instead, × Pasted as rich text. The A style bridge mostly comes on higher spec basses I had a custom acg and another custom bass with the A style fitted it looked more classy than the B style if that bothers you. Although intonation is easier (less fiddly) with the b style. NEW Fender High Mass Bass BRIDGE Badass Style Guitar Parts Chrome 099-4407-000. For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories, The TB Bazaar: Gear For Sale from our Sponsors, For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings & Accessories, Wanted: Bass Guitars, Amps, and Accessories, Wanted: Double Basses, Amps & Accessories, KickAss™ Bass Bridge > Store > Hipshot Products, http://www.hipshotproducts.com/files/all/kickass_setup_instructions.pdf, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Si. By Clear editor. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. A Great Bridge, but let down by faulty grub screws that jam up in their threads. Pros/cons etc? Gold Supporters see zero ads! You only need 2 new holes - the centre one fits existing hole! [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1473693203' post='3132318'] Turned out, they hadn't sent them, because they never had 'em in the first place. A week later, they were reduced to looking through piles of Post Office receipts (you know, those with the impossible to read tiny text...) to see if they had sent them. The old stock Pre was pretty ropey. 5 Stars, 1 product rating 1. [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1473285425' post='3128798'] ), Does Anyone Sell/Make a “Faux”worn Finished Bass. Can I damage my cab by playing too loud too low. BTW, and on more on topic - just got a Schaller 3D Bridge to replace an old Fender. [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1473423284' post='3130091'] FYI - I emailed Hipshot about this bridge and they stated that the base plate and saddles are not brass or aluminum like their other bridges but zinc. The Hipshot KickAss Bass Bridge is their version of the famous Leo Quan high mass BadAss II bridge and is a direct replacement upgrade for Fender 5 hole mount Precision or Jazz style bass bridges. Luckily, the old Fender bridge I was replacing had much better quality grub screws, and they fitted perfectly. It has a larger plate surface area ( slightly) on the bass but lines up at the front of the old bridge perfectly. Hopkins Supporting Member Commercial User. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Details about NEW Hipshot Kickass High Mass Bass BRIDGE for Badass Bass Guitar Black 5K400B. You can post now and register later. I have an old badass I Bought used in 1995 on my 82 Jv squire jazz!! These bridges are milled and not cast... which is another plus, and the grub screws sit low so they don't tear your hands apart from muting. Drops right in a standard five screw mount and I don't think the setup could be easier. So so pleased with it over the standard Fender plate..which I've always disliked.
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