Fender bridge replacement

[Jono Bolton]

I'm looking for a new bridge for my Jazz, something to increase sustain and improve intonation on the original one, but isn't a Badass II (or III, or I). I've got one on it already but I don't really like the way it looks. I'd prefer something a bit more traditional looking, but I don't want the sound to suffer as a result. Any suggestions?

[fifeq]

gotoh

[nick]

I got a no-name cast bridge new off Ebay for about £12. Bit heavier in construction, saddles tracked to prevent sliding, similar design to original. Didn't like the look of Badass & seemed a bit overkill for what I wanted.
Works a treat

[Jono Bolton]

[quote name='fifeq' post='164499' date='Mar 27 2008, 02:33 PM']gotoh[/quote]

Which one?

[Wil]

I find the stock fender bridge on my MIA Jazz is perfect. Didn't like the one on my old MIM P though, it kept undoing and sliding around. It could be that the bit of tin fender bridge works better with string through body, though.

[BassBod]

I always liked the Schaller 3D, although it needs new 3 holes. They were very popular in the 70's before you could get the Badass easily in the UK. I'm sure I've got an old one here somewhere if anyone fancies trying it out?

BB

Edited March 27, 2008 by BassBod

[Stewart]

I quite like the Hipshot vintage bridge - there's a pic here:

[ahpook]

[quote name='jono b' post='164514' date='Mar 27 2008, 02:52 PM']Which one?[/quote]


i'd go for the 201...

[simon1964]

[quote name='ahpook' post='164645' date='Mar 27 2008, 05:29 PM']i'd go for the 201...[/quote]

+1. I've got a Gotoh 201 on my fretless Precision. More substantial that the Fender bridge, but looks better than a Badass (IMO). They're also a lot cheaper than the Badass.

[Mcgiver69]

[quote name='nick' post='164509' date='Mar 27 2008, 02:43 PM']I got a no-name cast bridge new off Ebay for about £12. Bit heavier in construction, saddles tracked to prevent sliding, similar design to original. Didn't like the look of Badass & seemed a bit overkill for what I wanted.
Works a treat [/quote]

I got the same one and it fantastic, gives me more sustain and intonation and the best of all it's a direct replacement.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HARD-TAIL-BASS-GUITAR-BRIDGE-THROUGH-BRIDGE-CH-BK_W0QQitemZ160221108632QQihZ006QQcategoryZ42455QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HARD-TAIL-BASS-GUITA...1742.m153.l1262[/url]

[ahpook]

[quote name='simon1964' post='164660' date='Mar 27 2008, 05:59 PM']+1. I've got a Gotoh 201 on my fretless Precision. More substantial that the Fender bridge, but looks better than a Badass (IMO). They're also a lot cheaper than the Badass.[/quote]


put one on my fender cowpoke as soon as i got it...improved the tone no end.

and yes, much nicer-looking than a badass

[Jono Bolton]

Googling the 201, they're $30 from Warmoth, which is approx. £15. Dunno what the postage would be like (anyone ordered from there?) but it's low enough so I avoid customs and horrible things like that. Anyone want a Badass II?

[gary mac]

Me. I'm looking for a Badass 11