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THE ORIGINAL HIGH MASS BRIDGE IS BACK AFTER YEARS OF UNAVAILABILITY
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The Leo Quan Badass II Bass Bridge is finally back. Originally created in the 1970s by Glen Quan and Leo Malliaris in Oakland, California, this bridge is one of the first commonly retrofitted pieces of gear on bass guitars. Decades before players regularly used the phrase ‘high mass bridge’ when talking about bass bridges, this bridge was being installed on basses used by big stage professionals such as Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, Sting, Dave Ellifson, Flea and many others.
The Leo Quan Badass II is the original hot-rodded bass bridge. Ever since it was created in the 1970s by Glen Quan and Leo Malliaris in Oakland, California, this bridge has been one of the first commonly retrofitted pieces of gear on bass guitars. Decades before players regularly used the phrase "high-mass bridge," this bridge was being installed on basses used by big-stage professionals such as Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, Sting, Dave Ellefson, Mike Dirnt and Flea.
The Badass II uses zinc alloy construction with grooved saddles. Glen Quan designed the slotted saddles specifically to prevent lateral string movement; he felt that roller and round saddles were inferior because they can have lateral movement. His design creates a string-to-bass connection with as little energy loss as possible.
The high-mass design loses less of the string vibration to the wood of the bass, allowing the string to vibrate longer and providing more sustain. Players consistently report more clarity and punch, with their bass hitting harder and getting more in front of the mix when playing with a band.
At 3.5" x 2.5", the bridge accommodates string spacings from 17.5mm to 21mm and offers both through-body and top-mount stringing options. Since this bridge is larger than most stock bridges, any footprint from your old bridge will be hidden.
Available in Chrome, Nickel, Black, and Gold finishes, the Badass II comes with mounting screws and an Allen wrench for saddle adjustment. The tonal impact is significant: improved clarity, better note separation, enhanced sustain, and better string-to-string balance. Whether you're playing fingerstyle, with a pick, or slapping, the Badass II delivers improved performance and responsiveness.
Whether you're upgrading a vintage Fender, improving a budget bass, or building a custom instrument, the Leo Quan Badass II delivers professional results. This is the bridge we used in our budget bass makeover which you can about read here.
The Badass II Bass Bridge, with it’s higher mass and zinc alloy construction, loses less of the string vibration to the wood (mostly body) of the bass, allowing the string to vibrate longer, providing more sustain. Players often hear more clarity and punch with their bass hitting harder and getting more in front of the mix when playing with a band.
Optimized for Fender® 4 string basses with a 5 hole screw mount configuration.
Currently available in Chrome, Nickel, Black and Gold.
Dimensions - 3.5" x 2.5".
Should accommodate strings spacings from 17.5mm to 21mm.
Mounting screws and an Allen wrench to adjust the saddles are included.
Yes
Installation of the bridge is fairly straight forward, requiring removal of your bass’s current mounting screws. The Badass II can then be installed with the new screws without drilling holes. Since this bridge is larger than most bridges, most likely any footprint from your old bridge will be hidden.
Your new Leo Quan Badass II Bridge will have slotted saddles. Quan felt that roller & round saddles were inferior because they can have lateral gesticulation. His design, creates a string-to-bass connection with as little energy loss as possible.
Any reasonably capable guitar tech can easily install this bridge. You should get the excellent tone upgrade to your bass intended by Glen and Leo's design and material choices.
An excellent alternative is the Hipshot Kickass Bass Bridge, another high mass bridge that has a different, but well-designed aesthetic.
Beautiful and perfect bridge. I drilled holes in my bass and used the string-through option in the bridge. The Gold one is just beautiful.
First time using this ST style.
The sustain and focus is unbelievable on this '82 Fender Japan 57 body and quarter sawn Maple/Macs. Ebony USACG neck with ST installation with 105-45 DR Pure Blues. I am also using a 3mm Brass neck plate from Freedom Custom Guitar Research and Titanium neck screws, too.
The Bass sounds great top loaded with 105-45 LaBella Deep Talkin Bass Flats, as well.
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What should I say? The name of the bridge says it all! This is a must for me if I buy or build a new bass.
The rad thing about FBT is the acceptance of venbro payments. Thanks for doing that!!
Great improvement to the stock bridge
I tried ordering from a different company and kept getting the run around, my order ended up being canceled, lame. It was so quick and easy to work with FBT. I am so grateful. Thank you for all that you guys do.
