Leo Quan Badass Bridge

[jmseymour]

I've played a couple basses with the Badass Bridge, and I've really liked it. The strings seem to vibrate better, sustain through the wood, and other good stuff like that. I know there's like 3 different kinds, like the Badass, Badass II, Badass slotted. I would think that the slotted one would be better because the strings would rest better on the bridge, but I was wondering if anyone out there has modified their bridge with one of these and could offer some input.

 

Also, I'm looking to do this to a stock bridge in my Deluxe Jazz Bass. It's good, but it could be better.

[Mytola]

On the non-slotted versions you are supposed to file your own string slots. Some do and some don't. Not everyone find it necessary.

 

I've just bought a Badass II, non slotted version, for my fretless jazz. I have one on my Japanese P, and I really like it.

[jmseymour]

Wouldn't the strings be all over if they weren't slotted, or does the tension pretty much hold them down well?

[xOriginalNinjax]

 

Wouldn't the strings be all over if they weren't slotted, or does the tension pretty much hold them down well?

 

 

Tension holds em down and actually wears grooves over time. It's better to get the non-grooved in my opinion...

[jmseymour]

I'm reading other reviews elsewhere and it says the non-slotted one works better with sustain, tone, etc. How much do you think someone would charge to put this in and do a setup on my bass?

[Mytola]

 

I'm reading other reviews elsewhere and it says the non-slotted one works better with sustain, tone, etc. How much do you think someone would charge to put this in and do a setup on my bass?

 

 

It's a very easy replacement to do yourself. Take off the old one, then put on the new. Fits perfectly. For a setup, read Kindness' Bass Setup Thread, and do it yourself. You'll save some money and learn a lot if you haven't done it before.

[Apendecto]

 

It's a very easy replacement to do yourself. Take off the old one, then put on the new. Fits perfectly. For a setup, read Kindness' Bass Setup Thread , and do it yourself. You'll save some money and learn a lot if you haven't done it before.

 

 

Yo.

[RIC N BACKER]

I just bought a new bass that has the BAII on it. looks good. I have to tweek a couple of the saddles to my liking but other than that is seems like a better bridge than the original fender and ric designs....

[bassesofalessergod]

if you can't get it done with a badass bridge you suck!

 

this is a general statement, not directed at any particular individual.

[misterhinkydink]

if you can't get it done without a badass bridge you suck!

 

fixed

[Craig Vecchione]

 

Wouldn't the strings be all over if they weren't slotted, or does the tension pretty much hold them down well?

 

 

Yeah, they will move about if you've got a relatively heavy hand. But it's stupid-easy to groove the saddles...install the bridge, play it a while until you wear a nice line into the chrome, loosen the strings and file a slot. It only take a few swipes to make a shallow groove that's more than adequate.

[walkerci]

I put a BadAss III on my Ibanez Blazer P and put ferrules on the back for strings through the body.

 

The BAIII alone was a huge improvement, but the sustain with strings through the body is massive. It just pounds.

 

Too bad I play only 5 stringers anymore.

[Craig Vecchione]

 

It's a very easy replacement to do yourself. Take off the old one, then put on the new. Fits perfectly. For a setup, read Kindness' Bass Setup Thread , and do it yourself. You'll save some money and learn a lot if you haven't done it before.

 

 

Eh, yes and no regarding the perfect fit. I had one on my old MIM Jazz, and when I traded that bass in, I sold the bridge to Oldivor. He had a helluva time installing it on his Fender. I think his was a string-through.

[georgestrings]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassesofalessergod

if you can't get it done without a badass bridge you suck!

 

 

 

 

fixed

 

 

 

Agreed 100%!!!!

 

 

 

- georgestrings

[1tallbassguy]

I have the Badass III on my custom P.

Mine is nickel.

Great bridge.

Heavy mass.

[FloydianAnimal]

Love the Badass II I have on my P bass- looking to get a Badass III for my MIA Jazz bass

[hawkhuff]

I've played a couple basses with the Badass Bridge, and I've really liked it. The strings seem to vibrate better, sustain through the wood, and other good stuff like that. I know there's like 3 different kinds, like the Badass, Badass II, Badass slotted. I would think that the slotted one would be better because the strings would rest better on the bridge, but I was wondering if anyone out there has modified their bridge with one of these and could offer some input. Also, I'm looking to do this to a stock bridge in my Deluxe Jazz Bass. It's good, but it could be better.

I have installed one on three of my basses; my P bass, 5 string J bass and my fretless J bass.

 

I love 'em.

[willsellout]

Would this be a direct replacement for my Tony Franklin?

 

 

Dan

[lug]

 

Would this be a direct replacement for my Tony Franklin? Dan

 

 

 

BAII for the 5 screw fenders.

[rummy]

 

On the non-slotted versions you are supposed to file your own string slots. Some do and some don't. Not everyone find it necessary. I've just bought a Badass II, non slotted version, for my fretless jazz. I have one on my Japanese P, and I really like it.

 

Did you file slots, or just leave them be?

[Kindness]

I need to sit down some day with a few different bridges and swap them out on a test bass. I have a hard time conceptualizing a difference between many well designed bridges. In my experience, for a Fender style bridge or replacement thereto, the most important design aspect has been the stability of the saddles. I might hear things in the test that would make me look into it more, or not. Currently, my replacement bridge of choice is the Gotoh 201.

[Mytola]

 

Did you file slots, or just leave them be?

 

 

I put on the strings, played on it unslotted for a couple of days, and filed a tiny bit on the saddles where I saw the strings were sitting. Not much at all, just a tad of filing.

[takeout]

BAII for the 5 screw fenders.

The Franklin is a string-thru option bass. He'd need the III.

[rummy]

 

I put on the strings, played on it unslotted for a couple of days, and filed a tiny bit on the saddles where I saw the strings were sitting. Not much at all, just a tad of filing.

 

 

Cool, cool. I read that the string groove the saddles themsevles over time. So after a couple days, did they leave nice little marks, then?

[mrcrow]

 

Cool, cool. I read that the string groove the saddles themsevles over time. So after a couple days, did they leave nice little marks, then?

 

 

my advice is to put a small groove there..after really setting the string width to the most beneficial settings...as with P/J and J/J exposed pole basses

the groove will assist in restringing and keep the E from jumping off the saddle if you hit it hard..

 

as you can see the next generation badass already has the grooves making a point of reference..and most bridges have grooved or locating saddles..