Dave,
I also emailed Lakalnd earlier this year to obtain the Hipshot part number for a DJ4 - can't confirm what part ref they quoted atm, though will check later. As I was dropping the bass off at the Gallery for a setup, I got them to also supply and fit the Hipshot (quoting the part number supplied by Lakland). Martin never mentioned about having drill anything.
P
[quote name='obbm' post='85833' date='Nov 9 2007, 11:02 AM']The story so far:
1. email lakland - What is the correct Xtender for a DJ4 please?" - HE6C 1/2"
2. email Hipshot - What is the correct Xtender for a DJ4 please?" - HE6C 1/2"
3. None in the UK so order from Hipshot directly
4. Wait 2 weeks, collect from Post Office, pay duty and tax
5. Doesn't fit:-
- Headstock bush is larger - no way I'm going to drill it out, anyway they are advertised as a drop-in replacement,
- Can't use existing bush as threads are different
- Chrome instead of satin finish
6. Try it on Duck Dunn - same problem
7. Irate email to Lakland and Hipshot - awaiting reply[/quote]