Hipshot GB-7 on a Modulus VJ... does this look wrong to you?

[Greyfin10]

I bought a VJ at BassCentral (thanks guys!) on Saturday and just now got my Hipshot in the mail from an online retailer (BC didn't have it in stock). So I put it on... and it seems a few millimeters short to me. I mean... it works, but??? The Hipshot site said the GB-7 was the detuner for a Modulus, but perhaps the VJs are thicker somehow? Here's a picture:



So, is this a problem I just live with? I really sort of have to have the hipshot if I'm to stick with a 4 string (which I really really want... I just don't breath a 5'er right somehow).

[J. Crawford]

Looks like just a cosmetic fault. The string stays on the tuner, correct? If so, you should be fine.

But if the looks itself is killing you, you might want to contact Hipshot.

[lousybassplayer]

I had this same rig on my VJ (awesome bass, best I ever owned to be honest). I had no problems at all, just had to cuta little more off the E string. There may be one that fits better, or if you installed it wrong (which I doubt) I did too. I wouldnt sweat it. BTW, you didn;t get the burst/tort one did you? If so I am now very sad.

[Greyfin10]

Sorry I'm sure they'll order you another one though (and those Black Friday deals they are advertising on the website are the real deal)



There was a cream colored one too... I actually considered it because I thought it might look better on stage but I couldn't ignore that sunburst. When I got it home I was comparing it to my MIM Fender and was surprised at how much difference there was (night and day) in a cheap vs. well done sunburst.

[lousybassplayer]

the burst was exactly like my old one, except mine was pre truss rod. I will forever regret loss. The black and tort one was pretty killer too. Big +1 on the burst difference, although my MIM was pretty good it never compared. I recommend the sans PG look once in a while, looks great on those moddys.