DESCRIPTION

The Leo Quan Badass V is the 5-string version of one of the most popular aftermarket bass bridges ever created. When the original Badass bridge hit the market in the 1970s, it completely revolutionized the industry. It quickly became the go-to upgrade for gigging bassists and recording artists looking to improve the performance of their stock instruments. Legendary players like Geddy Lee and Mike Dirnt have used it in their number one basses for decades. Today, it continues to be a top choice for boutique builders and working players alike.

A bridge is the mechanical foundation of your tone, serving as the direct link that transfers vibrational energy from the strings into the body of the bass. Poorly built bent-metal bridges are notorious for absorbing that energy, resulting in a thin fundamental tone, poor sustain, and annoying saddle rattle during heavy playing.

The Badass V solves these issues entirely through its high-mass zinc alloy construction and precision-machined saddles. By providing a dense, solid anchor point, it ensures that maximum energy is transferred directly into your instrument's body. For a 5-string bass, this high-mass design is particularly beneficial since it can help eliminate the muddy, indistinct flop that plagues many 5-string instruments with low-quality bridges.

The deep saddle channels ensure your strings will not shift side to side, even if you are aggressively playing with a heavy pick or slapping. The intonation adjustments are smooth and accurate, allowing you to easily lock in your setup.

The robust plating and durable finish ensure that the hardware resists corrosion from sweat and stage wear, maintaining its sleek aesthetic for years. If you are looking for a proven, classic hardware upgrade to significantly enhance the tone, sustain, and playability of your 5-string bass, you need to check out the Leo Quan Badass V. It remains an industry standard for a reason, providing a rock-solid foundation that will instantly elevate the playability and tone of your favorite bass.

From Leo Quan

Back in 1972, musician, innovator, and luthier Glen Quan saw the need for higher-quality guitar and bass bridges. With help from Leo Malliari of Leo’s Music in Oakland, CA, the first “Badass” bridges were born. “Leo Quan Badass” bridges were manufactured from a high-density Zinc alloy and offered improved attack, sustain and note-clarity. Badass® bridges quickly gained a following with artists looking to upgrade their Fender® basses and were ultimately featured on several Fender artist signature models. Through the ‘80’s, BC Rich, Spector and Kramer featured Badass bridges as original equipment on their instruments and artist acceptance continued to grow. Today, Badass is known worldwide as the standard for quality replacement bridges that will enhance the tone, playability and appearance of your guitar or bass.

BADASS BASS V™

Designed as a direct-replacement bridge for 4-screw and 6-screw Fender® 5-string bass bridges, the Badass V offers 5 String Precision Bass® and 5 String Jazz Bass® players increased attack, sustain, and note-clarity.

This bridge is designed to work with string spacing from 0.69" (17.5mm) to 0.75" (19mm).