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Old 09-29-2011, 02:03 PM
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Wow. Hipshot Rules!

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After having proven my stupidity by cross-threading and stripping out a bridge saddle on my Valenti Fretless, I called Hipshot to order a new bolt and saddle.

Not only did they send parts out same day, but they refused to charge me.

I have done my own setups for many years, but I learned two new things today.

1) lower the action set screws before installing a saddle on an "A style" Hipshot Bridge.

2) Hipshot has great cutomer service.
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Old 09-29-2011, 02:08 PM
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Amen! They have sent me free replacement parts on more than one occasion! Unbelievably good service, beyond the call.
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Old 09-29-2011, 02:11 PM
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I love companies like this. They make great stuff, too!
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Old 09-29-2011, 02:14 PM
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+10.... HipShot is a great company.
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Old 10-02-2011, 09:54 PM
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+1 from me as well. Same experiences w/ parts and great responses every time I contact them. First class.
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