Hipshot Kickass 4 User manual

Thank you for choosing the Hipshot®KickAss™ for your
bass. Designed with unprecedented adjustability and
customization of tone, it will bring new dimensions to
your playing.
®
The New Tradition Starts Here Required Tools:
• #2 phillips screwdriver
• .050” hex key (supplied)
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B B
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Install the bridge on your bass using the
supplied screws.
Note: Please compare your bass to the dimensional
drawings at www.HipshotProducts.com to check for
proper t before installing.
1
String up your bass and then adjust
your string height by turning the
height adjust screws. Be sure to
adjust both screws the same amount.
2
There are 3 dierent inserts included
with the KickAss™. Low inserts have red
spots and are installed on the 3rd & 4th
strings. Med inserts have blue spots and
are installed on the 1st & 2nd. Tall inserts are also included to give
greater range of height adjustment.
3
The insert groove has a slight
downward angle for string relief.
When installed correctly, the
saddle groove should are out in
the back (as shown).
Back side of
groove is wide
Front side of
groove is narrow
Low
(red spot)
Med
(blue spot)
Tall
(no spot)
KickAss™ 4
KickAss™ 5
Mounting Hole Style I
(Classic)
KickAss™ 5
Mounting Hole Style II
(Squier®* Retrot)

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, lock the insert
in place by tightening the screw with
medium pressure (don’t over-tighten).
4
Check your intonation on each string by ensuring the pitch at the
12th fret is exactly one octave above the open string pitch. Be
careful not to bend the string to raise the pitch when fretting. If the
fretted pitch is sharp compared to the open pitch, use the
#2 screwdriver to move the saddle backward. If the fretted
pitch is at, move the saddle forward.
Note: Shorter intonation screws are supplied to
increase the range of intonation.
5
Sculpt your own tone with KickAss™ replacement inserts!
0.400
0.250
0.125
Or make your own inserts from
wood, plastic, bone or whatever!
If you prefer a
brighter tone, check
out stainless steel
inserts. They promote
harmonic overtones
resulting in loads of
brightness.
(Available at your dealer)
Your KickAss™ comes
with brass inserts
which promote the
fundamental tone
and lead to a darker,
mellower sound.
Revision Date: May-2017
*Squier® is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instrument Corporation (FMIC®). Hipshot® is not aliated with FMIC®.