Hipshot's Bass Extender Keys bring proven versatility to the modern electric bass! With a quick flick of the handy thumb lever, the Hipshot Bass Extender Key instantly expands your range without leaving position.
A not so secret weapon of elite bass players since 1982, the Xtender allows you to instantly drop the tuning of your low string and then back again with the flip of a lever.
The BT1 is a direct replacement for the Schaller® BM tuner traditionally featured on MusicMan® and G&L® basses. Many independent custom builders choose this tuner as well. Drop a Major 2nd (E-D) and if your strings have standard thickness cores, you can go as low as a 4th. (E-B). Fits 11/16" (17.5mm) headstock holes. Available in Shiny Nickel.
Retrofit your USA '67-'82 Fender® P & J Bass® for drop tuning! Also retrofits Geddy Lee, reissue '67-'82 Fender®. Fits 11/16 headstock holes. Available in Shiny Nickel.
The BT7 fits Made in Mexico Fender® J and P Basses®. Tunable to any note from "E" to low "C". Available in Shiny Nickel and Black.
Retrofits newer Fender American Standard and Deluxe Bass 4 string models. The new "F Stamp" machine that reads "Authentic Fender" on the gear. Available in Shiny Chrome finish.
The 3/8" model (diameter of stringpost) is designed to fit 9/16 headstock holes. This detuner can be paired with the Hipshot HB6Y Ultralight tuners.
The GB7 Extender is intended for bass guitars with a 9/16" headstock bore hole. These are sealed tuning keys, that are die-cast enclosed for permanent lubrication, durability, and long-life. 20:1 Gear-Ratio. Available in Black Finish. Fits many Ibanez, Yamaha, Epiphone, Peavey, Modulus, Schecter, Spector, Warwick and many other bass guitars.
New Improved design enables Double Drop Capabilities. With one simple flip of the lever, you can drop your low E to D and continue on to low C or even low B (depending on the gauge and type of strings).