Badass
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For the film with a similar name, see BAADASSSSS!. For the book, see Badass (book).
For a definition of the word "badass", see the Wiktionary entry badass.
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."[1] The Badass came on the market in the 1970s,[2] and was made by entrepreneur and guitar repairman Glen Quan.[3] The first Badass bridges were built from diecast zinc and were considered somewhat rough;[4] later models were made from a high-density zinc alloy and more finely milled.[5]
[edit] Notable users and models
- Frank Bello of Anthrax on his Fender signature bass.[6]
- Mike Dirnt of Green Day, Badass II on a Fender Precision Bass made in the Fender Custom Shop,[7] the source of the signature Mike Dirnt Precision Bass.[8]
- Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium; Badass bridge on the signature Gregoletto BC Rich.[citation needed]
- 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[9][10], also his Jetglo Rickenbacker 4001 with a Badass I.
- Marcus Miller, on a Fender Jazz.[11]
- Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, on his Danelectro.[12]
- 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.[13]
- Jerry Only of Misfits; on his "devastator" bass.
- David Ellefson of Megadeth uses a Badass Bridge on his signature Jackson Bass
[edit] References
- ^ Hunter, Dave (2006). The Electric Guitar Sourcebook: How to Find the Sounds You Like. Hal Leonard. p. 21. ISBN 9780879308865. http://books.google.com/books?id=u8qxXFvsqeMC&pg=PT21.
- ^ 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. http://books.google.com/books?id=qiN8WrjKgN8C&pg=PA38.
- ^ "Bananas At Large History". Bananas At Large. http://www.bananasmusic.com/articledetail.asp/articleid_25. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
- ^ Erlewine, Dan (2007). Guitar Player Repair Guide: How to Set Up, Maintain and Repair Electrics and Acoustics. Hal Leonard. p. 87. ISBN 9780879309213. http://books.google.com/books?id=zF24JMkjSpQC&pg=PA87.
- ^ Ashton, Adrian (2006). The bass handbook. Hal Leonard. p. 23. ISBN 9780879308728. http://books.google.com/books?id=RpOcVLXime4C&pg=PA23.
- ^ Bass Player November 2011, cover picture
- ^ "New Fender Gear Kicks Mike Dirnt's A#@$!". Fender Australia. http://www.fender.com.au/feature/mikedirnt/. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
- ^ "Artist Signature Series: Mike Dirnt Precision Bass". Fender Australia. http://www.fender.com.au/electricbasses/pbass/artistsignature/mike_dirnt_pbass.php. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
- ^ Gruhn, George; Walter Carter (1999). Gruhn's guide to vintage guitars: an identification guide for American fretted instruments. Hal Leonard. p. 103. ISBN 9780879304225. http://books.google.com/books?id=sgeZ_cISRpAC&pg=PA103.
- ^ Fjestad, S.P. (2008). Blue Book of Electric Guitars. Alfred Publishing. p. 385. ISBN 9781886768734. http://books.google.com/books?id=IrN-E3yn5mMC&pg=PA385.
- ^ Ashton 29.
- ^ Tulloch, Doug (2008). Neptune Bound: The Ultimate Danelectro Guitar Guide. Music Dispatch. pp. 117–19. ISBN 9781574242409. http://books.google.com/books?id=dIOTBcZUQkkC&pg=PT117.
- ^ Fjestad 527.
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