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*[[Paolo Gregoletto]] of [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]]; Badass bridge on the signature Gregoletto [[BC Rich]].{{Citation needed|date=December 2009}} |
*[[Paolo Gregoletto]] of [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]]; Badass bridge on the signature Gregoletto [[BC Rich]].{{Citation needed|date=December 2009}} |
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*[[Steve Harris (musician)|Steve Harris]] of [[Iron Maiden (band)|Iron Maiden]], Badass II bridge on his Fender Precision Bass. |
*[[Steve Harris (musician)|Steve Harris]] of [[Iron Maiden (band)|Iron Maiden]], Badass II bridge on his Fender Precision Bass. |
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*[[Geddy Lee]] of [[Rush (band)|Rush]]; the 1998 "Geddy Lee Limited Edition" [[Fender Jazz bass]] is equipped with a Badass II.<ref>{{Cite book |
*[[Geddy Lee]] of [[Rush (band)|Rush]]; the 1998 "Geddy Lee Limited Edition" [[Fender Jazz bass]] is equipped with a Badass II.<ref>{{Cite book |
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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."[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]
Notable users and models
- Mike Dirnt of Green Day, Badass II on a Fender Precision Bass made in the Fender Custom Shop,[6] the source of the signature Mike Dirnt Precision Bass.[7]
- 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.[8][9]
- Marcus Miller, on a Fender Jazz.[10]
- Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, on his Danelectro.[11]
- 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.[12]
- Jerry Only of Misfits; on his "devastator" bass.
References
- ^ 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) - ^ 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) - ^ "Bananas At Large History". Bananas At Large. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ 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) - ^ Ashton, Adrian (2006). The bass handbook. Hal Leonard. p. 23. ISBN 9780879308728.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "New Fender® Gear Kicks Mike Dirnt's A#@$!". Fender Australia. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Artist Signature Series: Mike Dirnt Precision Bass". Fender Australia. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ 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) - ^ Fjestad, S.P. (2008). Blue Book of Electric Guitars. Alfred Publishing. p. 385. ISBN 9781886768734.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Ashton 29.
- ^ 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) - ^ Fjestad 527.
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