Hipshot KickAss - KickAss Bridge Customization and Intonation; String Spacing Adjustment; Setting Intonation; Sculpting Tone with Replacement Inserts

To adjust your string spacing,
loosen the small screw on
the front of your saddle and
slide the insert left or right.
Once your desired position is
reached, tighten the screw with
medium pressure (don’t overtighten).
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Use the #2 screwdriver to adjust intonation forward
and backward checking that the fretted pitch at the
12th fret is the same as the harmonic pitch
at the 12th fret. If the fretted pitch is sharp,
move the saddle backward. If the fretted
pitch is at, move the
saddle forward.
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Sculpt your own tone with KickAss replacement inserts!
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0.125
Or make your own inserts from
wood, plastic, bone or whatever!
Check out stainless
steel inserts which
promote harmonic
overtones and leads
to a brighter sound.
(Available at your dealer)
Your KickAss™ comes
with brass inserts
which promote
the fundamental
overtone and leads
to a darker sound.