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'''Badass''' is a trade name of Leo Quan, a manufacturer of ]s for ]s and ]. Badass bridges (used on the Martin EB18 electric bass and a replacement bridge on the ]) feature individually adjustable saddles, which allows for "extremely accurate intonation adjustments."<ref>{{Cite book
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| title = The Electric Guitar Sourcebook: How to Find the Sounds You Like
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The Badass came on the market in the 1970s,<ref>{{Cite book
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| date = 1998
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| page = 39
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| title = Guitar Player Repair Guide: How to Set Up, Maintain and Repair Electrics and Acoustics
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| date = 2007
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==Notable users and models==
*], on a signature ].<ref>Ashton 40.</ref>
*] of ], Badass II on a ] made in the Fender Custom Shop,<ref>{{Cite web
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*] of ]; Badass bridge on the signature Gregoletto ].{{Citation needed|date=December 2009}}
*] of ], Badass II bridge on his Fender Precision Bass.
*] of ]; the 1998 "Geddy Lee Limited Edition" ] is equipped with a Badass II.<ref>{{Cite book
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| first = George
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| title = Gruhn's guide to vintage guitars: an identification guide for American fretted instruments
| publisher = Hal Leonard
| date = 1999
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| page = 103
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| title = Blue Book of Electric Guitars
| publisher = Alfred Publishing
| date = 2008
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*], on a Fender Jazz.<ref>Ashton 29.</ref>
*] of ], on his ].<ref>{{Cite book
| last = Tulloch
| first = Doug
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| title = Neptune Bound: The Ultimate Danelectro Guitar Guide
| publisher = Music Dispatch
| date = 2008
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| pages = 117–19
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*] of ]; the ] "Malcolm Young Series" was equipped with a Badass bridge, based on Young's customized early 1960s Gretsch Jet Firebird.<ref>Fjestad 527.</ref>
*] of ]; on his "devastator" bass.

==References==
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== External links==
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Revision as of 06:16, 16 February 2010

For the film with a similar name, see BAADASSSSS! For a definition of the term "badass (guitar bridges)", see the Wiktionary entry badass (guitar bridges).
Badass Bridge on a C.F. Martin Co EB18

Badass is a trade name of Leo Quan, a manufacturer of bridges for guitars and basses. Badass bridges (used on the Martin EB18 electric bass and a replacement bridge on the Fender Precision Bass) feature individually adjustable saddles, which allows for "extremely accurate intonation adjustments."

The Badass came on the market in the 1970s, and was made by entrepreneur and guitar repairman Glen Quan. The first Badass bridges were built from diecast zinc and were considered somewhat rough; later medals were made from a high-density zinc alloy and more finely milled.

Notable users and models

References

  1. Hunter, Dave (2006). The Electric Guitar Sourcebook: How to Find the Sounds You Like. Hal Leonard. p. 21. ISBN 9780879308865. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. Burrluck, Dave (1998). The player's guide to guitar maintenance: a practical manual to get the most from your electric guitar. Hal Leonard. p. 39. ISBN 9780879305499. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. "Bananas At Large History". Bananas At Large. Retrieved 2009-12-13. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. Erlewine, Dan (2007). Guitar Player Repair Guide: How to Set Up, Maintain and Repair Electrics and Acoustics. Hal Leonard. p. 87. ISBN 9780879309213. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. Ashton, Adrian (2006). The bass handbook. Hal Leonard. p. 23. ISBN 9780879308728. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  6. Ashton 40.
  7. "New Fender® Gear Kicks Mike Dirnt's A#@$!". Fender Australia. Retrieved 2009-12-14. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  8. "Artist Signature Series: Mike Dirnt Precision Bass". Fender Australia. Retrieved 2009-12-14. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  9. Gruhn, George (1999). Gruhn's guide to vintage guitars: an identification guide for American fretted instruments. Hal Leonard. p. 103. ISBN 9780879304225. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  10. Fjestad, S.P. (2008). Blue Book of Electric Guitars. Alfred Publishing. p. 385. ISBN 9781886768734. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  11. Ashton 29.
  12. Tulloch, Doug (2008). Neptune Bound: The Ultimate Danelectro Guitar Guide. Music Dispatch. pp. 117–19. ISBN 9781574242409. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  13. Fjestad 527.

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