|
Quantity
|
Cost
|
||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
PAXPHIL HS032 CR Bass Guitar Round String Retainer (Chrome)
The PAXPHIL HS032 CR is a round string retainer for two bass guitar strings, mounted on the headstock. It pulls the strings closer to the headstock face and increases their break angle over the nut so they sit firmly in the nut slots. The compact Ø19 × 7 mm disc is fixed with a single screw through the centre hole. The finish is mirror-bright chrome.
🏆 SoundsGood — official Paxphil dealer in Ukraine: genuine gear only, with full warranty and service support.
More Break Angle, Cleaner Open Strings
On basses with in-line tuners, the thinner strings often run to their posts almost parallel to the headstock and press only lightly on the nut. The HS032 holds two of those strings down: they seat firmly in the nut slots, and open notes ring without buzz and with a clear attack. Two grooves on the underside guide the strings straight to the tuners.
Single-Screw Mounting
The retainer mounts with one screw through a Ø3.4 mm hole with an Ø8 mm countersink, so the screw head sits flush. A central Ø7.6 mm boss underneath holds the disc above the headstock face. Swapping out an old retainer of this type takes just a few minutes.
Round Shape and Chrome Finish
A round disc with no sharp corners is the classic look for a retainer on a bass headstock. The chrome plating pairs with chrome bass tuners and other hardware.
Specifications
| Type | Round string retainer for bass guitar |
| Model | HS032 CR |
| Strings | 2 |
| Dimensions | Ø19 × 7 mm (diameter × height) |
| Mounting | 1 screw, Ø3.4 mm hole with Ø8 mm countersink |
| Bottom Boss | Ø7.6 mm |
| Color | Chrome |
| Included | PAXPHIL HS032 CR retainer |
| Country of Manufacture | Korea |
| Warranty | 12 months (electronic and mechanical components) |
What's Included
You get a PAXPHIL HS032 CR retainer; the importer's description does not mention a mounting screw, so have a countersunk screw ready for the Ø3.4 mm hole.
Who It's For
The HS032 CR is for those who look after their bass: the bassist whose open strings buzz because of a shallow nut angle, the tech servicing basses with in-line tuners, and the owner who needs to replace a lost or damaged round retainer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the HS032 retainer do on a bass?
It holds two strings down toward the headstock and increases their break angle over the nut: the strings sit more firmly in the slots and open notes ring clean, without buzz.
What are the dimensions of the HS032 CR?
19 mm in diameter and 7 mm tall overall. The screw hole is Ø3.4 mm with an Ø8 mm countersink, and the bottom boss is Ø7.6 mm (per the Paxphil drawing).
Why are there grooves on the underside?
The two grooves guide the strings under the disc and keep them from shifting sideways, so both strings run straight to their tuners.
How does the HS032 differ from the HS503?
The HS032 is a round disc for two strings with a single mounting screw. The HS503 is a rectangular 25 × 8 mm bar for three strings that mounts with two screws.
Is a screw included?
The importer's description does not mention a screw — you get the PAXPHIL HS032 CR retainer. The hole is made for a countersunk screw: 3.4 mm hole, 8 mm countersink.
Is this a genuine Paxphil product, and what is the warranty?
Yes. SoundsGood is an official Paxphil dealer in Ukraine; the warranty is 12 months on electronic and mechanical components.
🚚 Shipping and Payment
🏆 SoundsGood — full warranty and service support
✅ Quality guarantee — genuine instruments only
🏪 Pickup — Kyiv, free
🚚 Nova Poshta / Ukrposhta / Meest — 1–3 days
💳 Installments — PrivatBank, Monobank
🎸 Order the PAXPHIL HS032 CR bass retainer at SoundsGood! ⚡