Hipshot A bridges

AN0INTD · #1 03-08-2007, 09:15 AM

By any chance do any of you know where is the best (read: cheapest) place to get a Black Hipshot A-style 5 string bridge? I have scoured ebay and the listings here and noone has ever put one up for sale in the past month or two.

I really don't want to pay $125 for a bridge right now. Any help is appreciated.

**Basschair** · #2 03-08-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AN0INTD

By any chance do any of you know where is the best (read: cheapest) place to get a Black Hipshot A-style 5 string bridge? I have scoured ebay and the listings here and noone has ever put one up for sale in the past month or two.

I really don't want to pay $125 for a bridge right now. Any help is appreciated.

Check the prices at
www.stewmac.com $107.00
www.lmii.com $103.50
www.allparts.com (not sure if they have a-style)

Keep in mind that these prices are most likely for the black-coated aluminum. For black-coated brass, you'll probably pay more...for example, go to www.bestbassgear.com, and the aluminum black is $107, while the brass black is $121.

stevetx19 · #3 03-08-2007, 11:30 AM

...those bridges are sweet...

ive got one just waiting for my project to finish....

AN0INTD · #4 03-08-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stevetx19

...those bridges are sweet...

ive got one just waiting for my project to finish....

that's just mean...

AN0INTD · #5 03-08-2007, 02:42 PM

Basschair,
Thanks for the links man.

Does the Brass have a big tonal impact on the bass?

What I mean is, will the Brass bridge honestly sound different than the aluminum (deep vs. bright)?

deaf pea · #6 03-08-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AN0INTD

...will the Brass bridge honestly sound different than the aluminum?

Yes, they DO sound different . . . I personally prefer the aluminum ones.
But it's VERY subjective . . . YMMV!

AN0INTD · #7 03-08-2007, 07:17 PM

My search is done!
Wilser, the ever so talented, the ever so generous, has offered me one of his bridges from a project that is on hold for a while. Thanks to all who have been PMing me with more help.

**Basschair** · #8 03-08-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AN0INTD

My search is done!
Wilser, the ever so talented, the ever so generous, has offered me one of his bridges from a project that is on hold for a while. Thanks to all who have been PMing me with more help.

Nice! I'm glad I could help. From what I understand (with no first-hand experience using the brass one), the heavier brass will enhance sustain in the string. Again, this is second-hand info, so beware...