A simple HipShot Tunning Machine Question

musicelectronix · #1 01-18-2009, 08:45 PM

A simple one really. I purchased a neck some time ago here and the tunning machines on it was advertised to be Hipshot. I didn't pay attention until I was trying to sell that neck. There is no logo on the back of the tuners, where you would normally see the Hipshot logo.

So, does Hipshot ever sell non-logo Ultralite machines? Or was I stupid enough not to spot a "soft" scam?

musicelectronix · #2 01-18-2009, 08:57 PM

Bump! I need a fast answer!

dmusic148 · #3 01-18-2009, 09:02 PM

I don't know, maybe call Hipshot in the morning? 800 262 5630. Ask for Jason, he seems to know what's up.

Zooberwerx · #4 01-20-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by musicelectronix

A simple one really. I purchased a neck some time ago here and the tunning machines on it was advertised to be Hipshot. I didn't pay attention until I was trying to sell that neck. There is no logo on the back of the tuners, where you would normally see the Hipshot logo.

So, does Hipshot ever sell non-logo Ultralite machines? Or was I stupid enough not to spot a "soft" scam?

I have Hipshot tuners on both my Cirrus 5's. One has the logo, one does not. Go figure. I've also seen the satin chrome tuners with no logo as well. The imports say "Hipshot Lic'd".

Riis

BigOldHarry · #5 01-20-2009, 05:09 PM

no, they don't always have the logo. And this isn't the place to ask - ask the folks at Hipshot, who are very responsive.

MNAirHead · #6 01-21-2009, 08:07 PM

My RJ-4 is definately Hipshot.. definately no markings.

I have a hunch it depnends if it was sold aftermarket or OEM>

Zooberwerx · #7 01-21-2009, 08:16 PM

Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen a Hipshot knock-off or counterfeit. Anybody?

Riis

musicelectronix · #8 01-21-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

no, they don't always have the logo. And this isn't the place to ask - ask the folks at Hipshot, who are very responsive.

Thanks for all the responses. It turns out machines are Hipshot, confirmed.

I asked the question on a Sunday night and the next day was Martin Luther King Jr. day. I was listing something on eBay and I kinda needed a fast answer. In any case, I do think this is one of the places to ask; regardless of the "responsiveness" of the Hipshot guys.

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Originally Posted by Zooberwerx

Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen a Hipshot knock-off or counterfeit. Anybody?

Riis

Me neither. I have seen a couple of "Ultralite type" machines though.