Any sore shouldered bassist can tell you that fighting "neck dive" from a poorly balanced instrument is akin to slow torture. Hipshot's Ultralite bass machine heads are designed and machined to lighten up the load while improving ruggedness and accuracy. Spend more time on the bass--Not at the chiropractor!
Solid machined aircraft grade aluminum housing gives you high durability in an extremely light package.
Small footprint easily installs on 4, 5, and 6 string headstocks.
20:1 gear ratio with a full size gear and worm for super quick and accurate tuning.
Y shaped key
3/8" string post fits 9/16" headstock holes.
Bass orientation. See P-GH-UL-3X-T for treble version.
Retire those worn out stock tuners and slap on a set of Hipshot American Classics! The HB7 is a direct replacement for Fender® Highway One tuning machines first featured on many MIM models. It is now a popular choice for many contemporary Fender® basses including Vintage Modified Squire®, USA and Custom Shop models. Many smaller, independent builders have adopted this machine as well.
Replace your sloppy, worn out tuning machines with a set of Hipshot American Classics. The HB2 is a direct replacement for the Schaller® BMF tuner that was first found on CBS era Fender® basses manufactured between 1967 and 1982. Since then, the BMF tuner has been featured on countless boutique builds and Custom Shop models.
Any sore shouldered bassist can tell you that fighting "neck dive" from a poorly balanced instrument is akin to slow torture. Our Ultralite® bass tuning machines are designed and manufactured to lighten up the load while improving ruggedness and accuracy. Spend more time on stage, not at the chiropractor.
Retrofit your pre-CBS Fender equipped with reverse winding Kluson tuning machines for drop tuning. Fits 11/16 in. headstock holes. Installation instructions and mounting hardware included.
Retrofit your USA '67-'82 Fender P & J Bass for drop tuning! Also retrofits Geddy Lee, reissue '67-'82 Fender. Fits 11/16 in. headstock holes. Installation instructions and mounting hardware included.
Any sore shouldered bassist can tell you that fighting "neck dive" from a poorly balanced instrument is akin to slow torture. Our Ultralite® bass tuning machines are designed and manufactured to lighten up the load while improving ruggedness and accuracy. Spend more time on the bass-not at the chiropractor.
Any sore shouldered bassist can tell you that fighting "neck dive" from a poorly balanced instrument is akin to slow torture. Hipshot's Ultralite bass machine heads are designed and machined to lighten up the load while improving ruggedness and accuracy. Spend more time on the bass--Not at the chiropractor!
Solid machined aircraft grade aluminum housing gives you high durability in an extremely light package
Small footprint easily installs on 4, 5, and 6 string headstocks
20:1 gear ratio with a full size gear and worm for super quick and accurate tuning
Retrofit your Japanese-made* Fender bass for drop-tuning with the BT10 Xtender key. Bushing fits 15mm (19/32”) headstock hole. Sold Individually. *Please note: The BT10 does not retrofit the Geddy Lee Jazz Bass (even though it is Japanese made). The BT2 (P-BH-XK-2C) retrofits the Geddy Lee Jazz Bass.
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