The Hipshot A Style Fender Mount bridge, finished in chrome and featuring string-through capability, is designed as a direct retrofit for American Standard and American Deluxe Fender basses. It allows for easy string changes with quick load slots and offers innovative micro-adjustment for string spacing. The bridge can be top-loaded or string-through, and is machined from aircraft-grade aluminum for a bright, airy tone.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Retrofit Design:
The bridge is specifically designed to fit Fender American Standard and American Deluxe models without requiring any modifications.
String Spacing Adjustment:
Features an innovative micro-adjust saddle design that allows for extra side-to-side adjustment, providing more options for string spacing.
String-Through/Top-Load:
The bridge can accommodate both string-through and top-load stringing methods.
Material:
Machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, which is known for its lightweight properties and bright, airy tone.
String Changes:
Includes quick load slots to make string changes faster and prevent damage to the bass.
Finish:
Available in a durable chrome finish.
Saddle Design:
The saddles are nested into channels to prevent sideways movement, ensuring stable intonation.
Tone:
Aluminum construction contributes to a brighter, more articulate tone, while brass options offer a thicker, punchier low end.