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Post by JebusCrebus on Feb 16, 2007 9:45:30 GMT -7
Hey Guys, I been looking to get a bending guitar for a while now and I really would like to try something with B and G capabilities. I found this add-on device by Hip Shot, I really like the palm lever for the G string and the drop D for the low E. Has anyone on the forum tried one of these out? Any comments on how they work? I'm not sure about the hip actuator, I may order one with 2 Palm Levers. www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=19[glow=limegreen,2,300]-J-[/glow]
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Post by billyguitar on Feb 16, 2007 10:19:26 GMT -7
I sure like the way Will Ray uses a Hipshot.
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Post by Bill on Feb 16, 2007 10:48:54 GMT -7
The HipShot's are great...lightweight, no routing the guitar, easy to "get the hang of", the basic unit is only $150.00 on Ebay (Will Ray model). Both myself and the other guitarist in my band use them. Sometimes it sounds like a couple pedal steels up there. I'd like to add a G string palm to it eventually.
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Post by billyguitar on Feb 16, 2007 13:02:43 GMT -7
Don't they make one that they say you only need to use the strap button to hold it on? I've read that that doesn't work too well and you must put the two other screws in your guitar. I always wanted one so I could go from a major 6th chord to a major 7th. I always thought that would be cool.
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Post by Shannon on Feb 16, 2007 18:49:48 GMT -7
Are these things universal or just for Teles?
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Post by JebusCrebus on Feb 16, 2007 19:23:00 GMT -7
Billy, I like the way Will uses it too. I also heard that you need to use the 2 additional screws to add more stability to the unit, but you are suppose to be able to use just the strap screw.
Madison, the palm levers are only $69.00 from the HipShot website and they say you can make the mod yourself! What type of guitar are you guys using with them?
Sbrantley, They say they will fit on almost any thing even a Les Paul! Check out the FAQ's section on the website.
I have contacted the company and they say you can add and remove accessories as you wish so you can make them do several re-tunes or bend multiple strings, it's a great idea.
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