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Hipshot KickAss bridge

#102
Just bought one of these to install on my MIM Jazz 5er. Unfortunately it's not a direct fit, so gonna have to fill and drill new holes...anyone else done one of these? I am only slightly concerned about something going wrong...I feel pretty confident that I can do it correctly.
 
#103
BEADG63 said:
Just bought one of these to install on my MIM Jazz 5er. Unfortunately it's not a direct fit, so gonna have to fill and drill new holes...anyone else done one of these? I am only slightly concerned about something going wrong...I feel pretty confident that I can do it correctly.
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So the new 5-string KickAss is *not* a drop in replacement for the bridge on a MIM Jazz??? Because @NicJimBass just barely posted pics of the KickAss on his Jazz 5er and it sure looks like it was a drop in replacement! Is it a MIA vs MIM issue?

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For anyone interested, Hipshot is now making the Kickass 5 bridge. I received a couple today, and I love them! Available at bestbassgear.com. Extra special- they make a Squier retrofit version!View attachment 1091159 View attachment 1091160 View attachment 1091161
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azfatboy said:
So the new 5-string KickAss is *not* a drop in replacement for the bridge on a MIM Jazz??? Because @NicJimBass just barely posted pics of the KickAss on his Jazz 5er and it sure looks like it was a drop in replacement! Is it a MIA vs MIM issue?
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There is a drop in replacement for a BadAss V, or a Squier retrofit. I'm guessing there's a difference between the Squiers and MIMs.

The Jazz I posted is a Squier VMJ5.
 
#106
jasonbraatz said:
Got one. It's good.

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Did you do the install yourself? Did you have to drill new holes or direct replacement?
 
#115
matt thompson said:
Do any of you guys have a pic of a p bass w/ the kickass? Just trying to figure out size wise if it looks too big (OCD)
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matt thompson said:
Do any of you guys have a pic of a p bass w/ the kickass? Just trying to figure out size wise if it looks too big (OCD)
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Matt, here's the architectural drawing for a Kickass 4... make a template of the 'footprint', and you can at least approximate...
 

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#116
matt thompson said:
Do any of you guys have a pic of a p bass w/ the kickass? Just trying to figure out size wise if it looks too big (OCD)
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Here you go. I thought it looked real good on the bass but I ended up not using it. There was nothing wrong with the bridge, it was fine. On this particular bass I just liked the feel and tone of the stock bent plate threaded saddle bridge better. Every bass is different. I also tried the Omega on this bass but the end result was the same. Bent plate rules on this bass.

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matt thompson said:
That it is! Kickass is super adjustable (that's why I'm considering it) but I wish there was a vintage bent plate bridge that was spacing adjustable too..we can't have it all though!
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I'm not sure if the vintage style Fender threaded saddle will do 17.5 but with the threaded saddles you do have quite a bit of side to side adjustment of each string. If not retrofit this Hipshot.

Hipshot A-Style Aluminum 4 String Bass Bridge - Chrome - .687" 17.5mm Spacing - Best Bass Gear

Or possibly a Schaller roller bridge 3D-4 They are pretty adjustable for spacing too.
 

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