StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Hi guys I'm wondering if any of you have ever fitted a Leo Quan Badass I or II to a Musicman bass. Me and a friend (who owns a Musicman) were discussing it the other day as he's not a fan of the bridge on his bass so we were talking about possible replacements but I didn't know if any would fit straight on. It then got me wanting a Musicman with a badass II and chrome pickguard in sparkly metallic blue to match my Fender Steve Harris signature (I'd also through in a Seymour Duncan SMB-4D as I fit Duncans to all my guitars/basses evenutally) So yeah, has anyone done this? Don't ask me why I'd want to do it, it's just a case of GAS I've got. Just like the GAS I have for a Spector Euro 5LX in cherry red, Rickenbacker 4001 in white with all black hardware, Jackson David Ellefson Custom Shop 4 string and Jackson JS3V (for when I realise I can't afford the David Ellefson Custom Shop model). Cheers Stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Oh the horror! Please don't let him do it. All that will happen is that he will devalue it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 oh and its not a straight replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I can't see that the Badass would offer anything over the MM bridge....and as for the hassle..!! IMO, The MM was an upgrade of the P-bass and the chance to put little things..like the bridge, right.. It later became a firm favourite and industry fave in its own right... I can't see the Badass being an upgrade but I can see it making a mess..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 +1 I can't see any possible benefit that a BA has over the stock MM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 Haha thanks, I'll let him know. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the MM bridge (looks wise) but I know it's good for sustain and much better than the old Fender BBOTs. I better get my coat, I think I've just offended a lot of people with this thread xD thanks for letting me know though, i'll pass on the info to him. Tell him he's a silly boy and that he needs to stop being silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 Ps, I don't think he was worried about de-valuing it as it's battered anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I'm sure the Ernie Ball forum would give you all the advice you need on upgrading their bridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1324938970' post='1478676'] I'm sure the Ernie Ball forum would give you all the advice you need on upgrading their bridges [/quote] +1 definitely worth asking there they'll know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 In my opinion, BadAss looks good only on JB. Oh, and the Lotto Bass, maybe. It's way to bulky and square-shaped to be put on oval-styled MM. And will not improve the sound. Don't let him do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanderveen Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I knoe someone who has... Tim Commeford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Why? Why would anyone want to do this? The reason for the Badass is the Fender standard bridge was poor, the reason for straplocks is the Fender standard strap button design was weak. The reason for Humbuckers is that single coil pickups err... hum. When Leo designed the MusicMan basses he sorted all of these things out so you wouldn't have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 oh and its not a straight replacement. MB1. However if you do consider to go ahead with the modification dont forget to post a pic on the Musicman website im sure it will create much interest!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1325677598' post='1485895'] Why? Why would anyone want to do this? The reason for the Badass is the Fender standard bridge was poor, the reason for straplocks is the Fender standard strap button design was weak. The reason for Humbuckers is that single coil pickups err... hum. When Leo designed the MusicMan basses he sorted all of these things out so you wouldn't have to. [/quote] +1 to all of that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Go for it. It's only a piece of wood and piece of metal it's not like you've suggested cuttin off some birds tits and putting them on a bloke to see what that would look like. I think it would be nice( the bridge not the tits on a bloke) so give it a try what's the worst that could happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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