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Hipshot de-tuners

 
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nylenny



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:48 pm    Post subject: Hipshot de-tuners Reply with quote

Has anyone used a Hipshot de-tuner on their e-string? I am curious how reliable they are, whether they stay in tune (at both notes), and how low they will go (for example, can you flip the e-string down to a low b?).
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Larry_DC



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lenny,

Do you mean the B-string bender?
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nylenny



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think so. I think a b-bender is to raise the pitch of a string to get a pedal steel sound.

The hipshot de-tuner lowers the e string on a bass, facilitating lower notes. Here is a descritption of one from Planet Bass:

If you're looking to add some extra versatility to your bass, look no further than the Hipshot D-Tuner.


Simply flip the thumb lever on the Hipshot Bass D-tuner (a.k.a. Detuner, Bass X-tender), and you'll instantly extend your range. When installed in the place of the 'E' String tuning key, the Hipshot bass X-tender can be tuned to E, and with the flip of the lever the E will become D, C or in many cases low B.


The Hipshot 20600 D-tuner can be installed in a an existing 9/16" GB7 tuner hole, with no additional modifications. Installation is quick AND easy.
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Larry_DC



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh yeah, why did I even think you were talking about the B-bender in the bass section.

So no, I have not used the de-tuner.
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nylenny



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The reason I'm interested is that I play 4-string bass, but sometimes I would like to play a lower note, and I don't want to invest in a 5 string bass right now (I'm always fighting a bad case of guitar acquisition syndrome).
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corky4strings



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

len i had one. if the strings were new and haven't been streched good it would be out just a little but out but the more the strings were played it was in tune everytime.
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