hipshot xtender jazz bass special

[GnRDuff1]

I emailed hipshot to make sure I was going to get the correct xtender for my fender mij jazz bass special. I was expecting their cs to tell me that I should go ahead and get the bt10 since their website says that is the one to buy for all japanese made basses. Much to my surprise he told me that the bt2 was the direct replacement for my instrument. The website states that this model is for 67-82 fender basses (I believe, not quite sure). Was he right? Any idea why an 87 MIJ fender would be using the 67-82 tuners?

[tommartinson]

I also ask Hipshot a question and, no responce for a build. But when I wanted to buy! I was meant with open arms.

[JTE]

Originally Posted by GnRDuff1

I emailed hipshot to make sure I was going to get the correct xtender for my fender mij jazz bass special. I was expecting their cs to tell me that I should go ahead and get the bt10 since their website says that is the one to buy for all japanese made basses. Much to my surprise he told me that the bt2 was the direct replacement for my instrument. The website states that this model is for 67-82 fender basses (I believe, not quite sure). Was he right? Any idea why an 87 MIJ fender would be using the 67-82 tuners?

Because the MIJ Jazz Bass Special used the same tuning machines (or essentially identical) as the '67 -'82 US basses. I just pulled out my JBS and looked at the Bass Xtender key, it's exactly like the BT-2 on Hipshot's website (I got my Hipshot for this bass in January 1988 so I don't recall the model number, but there were a LOT fewer ones then!!). The BT-10 is for later MIJ Fenders. The plate is much smaller, and more sqaure than the BT-2.

And, my experience shows that the best way to contact them is to call them on the phone. I even once faxed a photo copy of a bass' headstock (Hamer Cruise Bass) so that they'd be able to source the exact right model for that bass.

John

[GnRDuff1]

Originally Posted by JTE

Because the MIJ Jazz Bass Special used the same tuning machines (or essentially identical) as the '67 -'82 US basses. I just pulled out my JBS and looked at the Bass Xtender key, it's exactly like the BT-2 on Hipshot's website (I got my Hipshot for this bass in January 1988 so I don't recall the model number, but there were a LOT fewer ones then!!). The BT-10 is for later MIJ Fenders. The plate is much smaller, and more sqaure than the BT-2.

And, my experience shows that the best way to contact them is to call them on the phone. I even once faxed a photo copy of a bass' headstock (Hamer Cruise Bass) so that they'd be able to source the exact right model for that bass.

John

Thanks a lot! I didn't know that nugget of information. My correspondence went well enough, but I can see how a phone call might work better.
Again I really appreciate the answer. Now I know I'm getting the right part. I trusted the guy but not that kind of money trusted. Lol