Leo Quan Badass Bridges
Leo Quan Badass Bridges
I'm thinking about slappin one of these puppies in my MIJ Fender 54 reissue "Sting" P-bass. I'm hoping to get improved sustain and of course intonation over the two-pole thing style bridge thats on there now. Does anyone know if I'll have to drill more holes or whatnot to do this? Any comments about the bridge welcome. The salesguy at Steve's tried to talk me out of getting one today, but he also fucked up the THREE other things I bought from him (pickup, strings, and pot (not the kind you smoke)) so now I think I want one all the more.
Mike
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I can't recall whether or not I ever went with a Badass on bass (I'll have to check when I get home), but I can say that the Badass adjustable bridge/tailpiece (LP Jr style) for guitar was...suboptimal. I ended up stripping the screw head on the B string adjustment and having to shove that into place without the screw. Ultimately I ended up going with a non-adjustable LP Jr bridge for the guitar, and it's working better, although I'd really like the adjustment, so I'm going to try the Schaller sometime (I have one sitting around).
So anyway, my overall impression was that it wasn't nearly as solid of a bridge as they're often made out to be. The bass may be different. Can you futz a bit with the intonation adjustment and inspect the parts in detail without having to put it on your bass (and hence buy it)?
So anyway, my overall impression was that it wasn't nearly as solid of a bridge as they're often made out to be. The bass may be different. Can you futz a bit with the intonation adjustment and inspect the parts in detail without having to put it on your bass (and hence buy it)?
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I'm at work right now, took a stroll past the basses on the wall. It seemed the P and J basses mostly had the "5 screws in a row" setup on the little fender bridges, and the ones with badass (or badass knockoff) bridges had 4 screws, one in each corner. So you likely will have to drill, but it's not the end of the world. If you're concerned, take it to a tech (I guess not the guy at Steves ) and have them punch it for you.
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A badass bridge is definitely gooing to lower the 50's vibe of your bass, but so does having Sting's autograph at the 12th fret (the only reason I never bought one of those basses). I respect him as a bass player, of course, but I don't want his name on any gear I'm playing.
The bridge will give you the effect you're after, though. The added mass should give you more sustain.
The bridge will give you the effect you're after, though. The added mass should give you more sustain.
Oh, but it'll up the authentic "sting" vibe - he of course swapped out the original for a badass. Yeah that signature is ugly as fuck, but the inlay is cleanly done and at least it doesn't affect the performance in any way - that would be a double kick in the nuts. Its a great feeling neck, you should get over the details and get one!the brill bedroom wrote:A badass bridge is definitely gooing to lower the 50's vibe of your bass, but so does having Sting's autograph at the 12th fret (the only reason I never bought one of those basses). I respect him as a bass player, of course, but I don't want his name on any gear I'm playing.
The bridge will give you the effect you're after, though. The added mass should give you more sustain.
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Just to update, switched to a Badass (original, not II) for the sting bass and it fit perfectly with no need to re-drill, etc. Still looks great, and covers up the holes which the strings used to go through (through the body). Much better intonation and sustain actually - I put on flats for a test then a set of dead rounds and they both sounded fine - I actually used the dead roundwounds on a new track thru the hamptone jfet di:
http://messageboard.tapeop.com/viewtopic.php?t=28551
Anyway, thanks to those who replied - I can now attest that it actually is worth the upgrade, and a very smooth process at that.
Mike
http://messageboard.tapeop.com/viewtopic.php?t=28551
Anyway, thanks to those who replied - I can now attest that it actually is worth the upgrade, and a very smooth process at that.
Mike
Making Efforts and Forging Ahead Courageously! Keeping Honest and Making Innovations Perpetually!
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