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Kuzin Flake · September 9th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Im about to purchase a Hipshot B Bender tail peice, with one question..will it still work on a newer style tailpeice? Mine has 6 independent adjustable saddles ( rectangle shape) Would I still drill into the lip of the base and then run the string from Bender-thru drilled hole-to underneath saddle or over the top? Drill directly under intonation screw ?Or new saddle? Im dyin to get started but need a little direction as Ive yet to see my Teles saddles used..Thanks a million ...yes its mexican, but plays like a champ!

bender-freak · September 10th, 2009, 10:22 AM

if you are using the Amer Standard bridge with the off-set saddle intonation screws, the install will be fairly simple; just notch out for the "bent" string travel on the bridge plate lip and notch out a "travel path" on the saddles for the strings to be bent...it is really a pretty simple install if you have a dremel tool ...will try to get some pics up later if i can; computer problems going on.....as always....

try browsing thru the B-Bender section here and you'll find a TON of stuff about installing the Hipshot...some don't like 'em, but i for one love 'em, been using them since Hitler was a road guard.....good luck...

Kuzin Flake · September 10th, 2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks , I looked at the bridge and I see what you mean...Im gonna try to post a pic later..damn camera battery is dead.But my dremel is ready.. heh heh

Ming · September 11th, 2009, 10:39 AM

FWIW, I installed the HipShot on a homebuilt Warmouth Tele and I was able to install without drilling holes. Starting with the six saddle bridge and ended up with the compensated brass barrels with great success.

Major point is, I shimmed the neck back with card stock and elevated the Hipshot main frame with 1/16th spruce stock. It elevated the strings just above the bridge plate yet produced a proper angle to keep the string from moving anywhere.

Hope you migh pick up a tip or so from this.

Ray W.

ForrestLeeJr · September 13th, 2009, 03:15 AM

you can drill a hole next to the center b string between the b and g (and big E if the hipshot has the drop) and get a set of graphite offset saddles.
You'll still have to dremel a slot in the new saddle, but it's not really that tough.

After you're done, send me the extra saddles! lol
I use them for custom installs.

September 9th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kuzin Flake TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Age: 40 Posts: 28	Will Hip Shot install on new 6 saddle bridge? Im about to purchase a Hipshot B Bender tail peice, with one question..will it still work on a newer style tailpeice? Mine has 6 independent adjustable saddles ( rectangle shape) Would I still drill into the lip of the base and then run the string from Bender-thru drilled hole-to underneath saddle or over the top? Drill directly under intonation screw ?Or new saddle? Im dyin to get started but need a little direction as Ive yet to see my Teles saddles used..Thanks a million ...yes its mexican, but plays like a champ!

September 10th, 2009, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
bender-freak Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: springfield, missouri Posts: 1,708	if you are using the Amer Standard bridge with the off-set saddle intonation screws, the install will be fairly simple; just notch out for the "bent" string travel on the bridge plate lip and notch out a "travel path" on the saddles for the strings to be bent...it is really a pretty simple install if you have a dremel tool ...will try to get some pics up later if i can; computer problems going on.....as always.... try browsing thru the B-Bender section here and you'll find a TON of stuff about installing the Hipshot...some don't like 'em, but i for one love 'em, been using them since Hitler was a road guard.....good luck... __________________ bender-freak

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September 10th, 2009, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kuzin Flake TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Age: 40 Posts: 28	Thanks , I looked at the bridge and I see what you mean...Im gonna try to post a pic later..damn camera battery is dead.But my dremel is ready.. heh heh

September 11th, 2009, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ming TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rangoon Posts: 70 4 Photos	FWIW, I installed the HipShot on a homebuilt Warmouth Tele and I was able to install without drilling holes. Starting with the six saddle bridge and ended up with the compensated brass barrels with great success. Major point is, I shimmed the neck back with card stock and elevated the Hipshot main frame with 1/16th spruce stock. It elevated the strings just above the bridge plate yet produced a proper angle to keep the string from moving anywhere. Hope you migh pick up a tip or so from this. Ray W.

September 13th, 2009, 03:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
ForrestLeeJr VENDOR TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville Age: 39 Posts: 95	you can drill a hole next to the center b string between the b and g (and big E if the hipshot has the drop) and get a set of graphite offset saddles. You'll still have to dremel a slot in the new saddle, but it's not really that tough. After you're done, send me the extra saddles! lol I use them for custom installs.

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