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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

• Jeff Berlin, on a signature Dean.
• Mike Dirnt of Green Day, Badass II on a Fender Precision Bass made in the Fender Custom Shop, the source of the signature Mike Dirnt Precision Bass.
• Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium; Badass bridge on the signature Gregoletto BC Rich.
• Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, Badass II bridge on his Fender Precision Bass.
• Geddy Lee of Rush; the 1998 "Geddy Lee Limited Edition" Fender Jazz bass is equipped with a Badass II.
• Marcus Miller, on a Fender Jazz.
• Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, on his Danelectro.
• Malcolm Young of AC/DC; the Gretsch "Malcolm Young Series" was equipped with a Badass bridge, based on Young's customized early 1960s Gretsch Jet Firebird.
• Jerry Only of Misfits; on his "devastator" bass.

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.

External links

• Leo Quan Homepage

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