Hipshots for Bass. Gimmick or Very Usefull?

[V-Type]

My bass player doesnt want too buy another bass yet alone a 5 or 6 string. So he heard from a GC saleguy that they make Hipshot tuners for bass and guitar so you can alternate tune on the fly.
Anyone use a Bass Hipshot or know someone who has? Thoughts?
Im sure Ill be the one installing it as well.
Thanks.

[MrSandMan]

Never heard of it. Mind posting the link?

[V-Type]

Never heard of it. Mind posting the link?

Whoops my bad.
http://www.hipshotproducts.com/index.htm

[MrSandMan]

Looks like a pretty cool system. 4 string bass are easier to play (for me) however, quality 5 strings can be had cheap.

If he loves his 4 string, then this might be something to consider. Looks pretty sharp... but probably pricey.

[V-Type]

Looks like a pretty cool system. 4 string bass are easier to play (for me) however, quality 5 strings can be had cheap.

If he loves his 4 string, then this might be something to consider. Looks pretty sharp... but probably pricey.

Yeah he gets sore hands playing anything thicker than the 4 string neck. They are price right around $100 a piece. They also have this wild alternate tuning bridge that looks incredible as well but hefty $$$$.
They seem to make some cool guitar hardware as well.

[jackal]

Did you see how mean those bridges look? they just gotta work.. :sweet:

[MrSandMan]

Did you see how mean those bridges look? they just gotta work.. :sweet:


Indeed. Those are some very solid looking units.

[V-Type]

They do have some heavy duty looking hardware.
Check this crazy Strat bridge out.
http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=33