Hipshot Trilogy

[skh515]

Has anybody ever used a Hipshot Trilogy?

I play in multiple tunings and having one guitar that I can easily switch into different tunings could make life significantly easier. I have a different guitar for each tuning, in both electrics and acoustics. So you can see what a back breaking experience performing can be.

So if you have one, or know someone who has one, or have at least played a Trilogy-equiped guitar, I would appreciate some feedback. Do they work? Do they stay in tune? Would you recommend one, etc?

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[Pandemonium]

Re: Hipshot Trilogy

I have one on a lapsteel with a roller nut. I may have to do a few minor touchups switching between some tunings, but it works as advertised. I've seen and heard them on dobros, they work well there too. A guitar neck isn't going to be that stiff and any flex could give you problems so I'm a little more skeptical about how useful one might be on a guitar, but I really can't say since I haven't played one with a Trilogy installed.

 

[skh515]

Re: Hipshot Trilogy

Which do you think would work better with a trilogy, a locking nut or a roller nut?

 

[Pandemonium]

Re: Hipshot Trilogy

Roller nut. A Delrin or graphite nut might be a workable alternative. The Trilogy comes with an uncut graphite nut supplied, at least mine did.