Soundcheck: The Leo Quan Badass II bridge

[@Darryl6636]

First of all your a kick ass bass player with outstanding technique and secondly that bass sounds incredible with either bridge

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thanks so much, brother

[@q4sbgf9kfgrd6]

I think we're overlooking an important factor of the Badass bridge; it's MUCH more maintainable than most stock bridges, especially the traditional Fender bridges (whose saddles are pretty sloppy, harder to maintain re: action, intonation, etc). The sonic difference between the 2 bridges would be VERY hard to pick out in an actual mix. To me, the improved maintainability itself is worth the price of admission. Any sound benefit - even if it's a placebo effect, is a bonus by-product

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Absolutely right! 😃👍🏻 Thx a lot for watching and commenting! Please stay safe and healthy!

[@Jon_Bass4001]

The Little Wing vamp was awesome! Subtle difference in the bridges brought out by your outstanding musicianship. Great video.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx so much, brother! I'm glad you've enjoyed it. Please take care, stay safe and healthy!

[@airique1]

Thanks for posting this clip! To me, as a bassist who has discerning ears and have used both extensively, sometimes on/off the same bass within a day undecidedly, your video proves what I have always felt to ring true: The original bridge has "a thing" that is nice and organic, for sure... but (though it may be more subtle to some) there is no doubt when the Badass is installed, EVERY note is accounted for, and SPEAKS clearly. You get the fullness and separation which is vital on bass. When notes smoosh over and get lost in a mix, the bass suffers, sadly. The high mass bridge acts as a sort of natural compression to liven things up and keep things powerfully even at the same time, dynamically; no loss of energy expounded. I think the Badass IS a move forward and in the right direction. An evolutionary design that really helped the bass get over better in the 80's and beyond. No denying it's powerful impact and fantastic working design. No contest for me, the Badass wins!!! I love a great "vintage bass" and all, but this sounds arguably better, for sure. Just my 25+ years of professional playing experience/wisdom thrown in! Thanks again, and hope you are still enjoying the bass setup with that Badass! ;-) Play on, brother...

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thanks so much for your nice words. And yes, I'm still rocking the Badass II bridge on my 1973 jazz bass. Glad you've enjoyed my little video. All the best, brother!

[@kevindabramo1944]

The difference is pretty noticeable to me. More presence and better tone with the Baddass. Sounds great to me. THanks for the video.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for watching and commenting! Gald to hear, youl like it! All the best!

[@HITMUSICMAKERSGROUP]

I agree ;)

[@Hiphopdabop]

Yeah, before the whole Pre Amp craze, the Badass brought the old Basses to the modern sonic world with presence and sustain..

[@litachaves9352]

José Chávez, Thanks Michael for this video, I have a 1977 Rickenbacker 4001 used, and when I buy for $150 25 years ago, I put a BADASS II with Thomastik strings JB344 flat wounds and I was perfect to play my classic jazz!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Sometimes, a little oiece of hardware can make a remarkable difference in feel and sound! Have much fun with your beautiful instrument!

[@Darryl6636]

Holy shit man your a phenomenal bass player and the badass II kick ass👍👍

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Darryl6636 Thanks a ton, Darryl! Glad you like it! And I enjoy the Badass II on my JB big time! All the best! :-)

[@Solelova67]

Sounds much brighter and alive Michael

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Solelova67 Yeah, that's my impression, too! Thanks for taking part, stay safe!

[@bobt5778]

Awesome vid! I installed one on my P J Bass and noticed the tone change (for the better) in the lows and mids. I like the look better too - remember bridges were covered originally, so looks weren't a priority!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thanks a ton for these nice words! Glad you like it, buddy!

[@brianpinkerton9339]

Thank you for a nice review. I appreciate the clean tone and lack of added effects. It allows for a more accurate comparison. This is a fine instrument, and you clearly love and appreciate it. Continue to let it sing.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx so much for these kind words. Either way, I love the sound of this J. But the Badass also feels very nice, and doesn’t allow the string saddles to drift apart, as it happens with the vintage style bridges, when I dig pretty hard. :-) Glad you liked my video. All the best, and stay safe!

[@timesman14]

The badass bridge sounds slightly brighter and does seem to have more sustain. I like it man! Keep that original bridge though, you never know when it'll come in handy

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

jimmy hawley Thanks so much for your kind words! And sure, I won't sell the original bridge! Although I'll keep the Badass II on this bass for now, I just want to have the option to switch back to the default bridge anytime! ;-)

[@mrmunkster1]

both sound great!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

mrmunkster1 Yeah! Thx a lot for watching and commenting!

[@JesusSanchez-pl6oj]

Great Video sir! Sounds great with either one!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Jesus Sanchez Thx a lot for your kind words!

[@soisaid9004]

this is my too cents. The original sounds more close to the wood. It gives and authentic/organic sound. The badass has more of and studio synthetic(in a good way), more seperation between the sound of the strings. I still prefere the original actually

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Even if the differences are subtle, the bridges change the tone of the bass slightly! I still enjoy the BA II on it! :-) Thx a lot for your comment!

[@moisesmanzano9671]

I have to agree with you.

[@cliffords2315]

Try the chrome plate Brass Badass II, it gets you that with more sustain, ive been playing bass for 55 years, some times P-Basses and Jazz basses notes fade too quickly, thats why it was created in the first place, Thousands of bassists since the early 70s cant be wrong

[@jacomans9078]

I purchased a brand new J Bass, still awaiting arrival, and started contemplating changing to Badass already, cuz that’s what every one does….but now hearing your A/B of both ….and I kept switching to just the playing sections and closed my eyes while listening…..the original sounds darker to me and I like it…think I’m going to play with original on for now…thank you!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Hi there. Glad, my video was of some use for you. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. Have much fun with your beautiful bass. All the best & stay safe. 🙏🏻👍🏻😀

[@Cruiseangel72]

well i have 3 fender p bass's and they all have badass2 on them.and they sound much better and great sustain. love your video. great bass playing great bass's. thanks for the video!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thanks a lot for your nice comment! Glad, you enjoyed it! And have much fun with your wonderful instruments! All the best!

[@maxjbg]

This is the perfect bass tone

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Max Bg Thx a lot, Max! Great to hear that you like it! ;-)

[@MichaelSDoran]

I have a Baddass II on my Jazz bass that I like just fine, but for my P bass I am looking at a Babicz Full Contact bridge. Seems like a better engineered design and eliminates sharp height adjustment screws from sticking out.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Michael S. Doran Thx a lot for watching and commenting!

[@rexgrant2923]

Brotha Man you're Killing it... Wow...

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot, buddy! Glad you enjoy it!

[@dpwls]

Yeah man... love this upgrade for the fender jazz. Huge difference in tone. So much warmer, and fuller with the BA II in my opinion. Of course, it's all subjective... no right or wrong choice, but I'm definitely a fan of the BA II over the original fender bridge.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

David Loucks Thx a lot, David. All the best, stay safe and healthy.

[@lakingscup]

One things for certain, you kill it with either bridge, bro!! 🎸🏆👏🏼 Thanks for the way you did the comparison. I went back and listened several times. To me the biggest difference is the sustain of BAII (as advertised). However, the tonal variation surprised me. And you’re right, it’s to taste! The high mass seems to darken or deepen the tone (mid punch) to my ear.... kinda like a luxury car insulates against road noise and just feels solid. If had to choose, I actually think I prefer the stock bridge, though, which I would not have predicted. The super nice thing.... you just turned a vintage classic into a dual threat 🤘🏼

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

bp Thx a lot for these kind words, bro! Both are valid options as both sound great (not too different though). But mechanically and „feel wise“, I really enjoy the Badass bridge. And thats why it’s still on my Jazz. All the best & stay safe!

[@inquiry9976]

Love the Leo Quan bridge

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Me too, bro. 😉

[@andreasmou6539]

Dude amazing playing!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Andreas Moutsis Thx a lot, bro.

[@nrich5127]

The differences in sound a very slight with maybe a slightly brighter sound with the new bridge but what really stands out is your excellent playing. The biggest factor in any sound is the player and how they play. I can only dream of playing at your level.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Agreed. Thx a lot for your comment. Please stay safe and healthy.

[@GNJ1118]

Love the ba sound

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx for watching and commenting

[@vlandounclevcharleston]

Way more punch! Depending on what one wants! I have multiple basses and wouldn’t want all of the to sound the same! Badass on some, stock for the others!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Elder V.M. Charleston Yeah! Thx got stopping by! :-)

[@Cruiseangel72]

It sounds brighter...and it has a nice low end with some mids!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Cruise Angel Thx so much for watching and commenting! :-)

[@foxbat2549]

It's interesting to note that Fender bass players Verdine White, Jaco Pastorius, Neil Jason, James Jamerson, Carol Kaye, JOe Osborn, Peter Cetera, Donald Dunn, Gordon Edwards, Ron Baker, Jerry Jemmott, Chuck Rainey, Jim Fielder, etc. all played their instruments with the stock Fender bass bridge. Marcus Miller and Geddy Lee both played their Fenders w/Badass II bridges installed. Jeff Berlin's heavily modified Precision had a Badass I bridge.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

I simply love the feel with the Badass. Sound wise, the difference isn't huge, but noticeable. But probably not in a band context.

[@jeffreysearch]

Love the video Michael... love the tone of your Jazz too... i have a Badass ll on my 73P bass.. i love how it plays and feels ... so i agree with your thoughts too. its staying on there.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

jeffrey bright Thx so much for these kind words! all the best!

[@jestertcacousticcovers1817]

The Badass brings more tone and difference to the Bass and a little more compression. Good for setting the Bass in a Mix (live or Studio). I have put a highmass bridge (Gotho) on a '82 -JV-Squire-Jazzbass for over 20 years and i have never become an idea to put the old bridge back on this Bass.... ;)

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Those JV P-Basses are very sweet! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

[@1thess523]

So i just got a Fender Modern Player Jazz with double humbuckers and i noticed the highs aren't really clear, it comes with what looks to be a Fender high mass bridge with brass saddles and if i am not mistaken brass softens the sound up, i did buy a used Bad A bridge that was off a Washburn bass but it is almost identical to the the Bad A. I was thinking of trying it out on my jazz instead of the p bass I bought it for after seeing your video because I like the tone your bass got with the Bad A, thanks for the video 👍.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thanks for commenting! Glad, I could help you with your decision! All the best!

[@michaelmccullough3447]

When I bought my first Jazz bass (back in the 70's), the first thing I did [upon recommendation from a guitar tech/friend] was to install a Badass ll. Every bass I've owned since then has been "BadAssed".

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Michael McCullough Yeah, cool. It's a very nice upgrade to the original design.

[@doomkeeper67]

great sound, and great playing sir!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a ton! Glad, you enjoyed it!

[@tizwicky]

Good move definitely a improvement!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

tizwicky Thx a lot for watching and commenting! Yeah, it’s still on, and I really like it in this bass!

[@KInoue-it6kg]

Thank you for a great video! Although I prefer the original bridge, which I think has wider frequency range, you really have that sound of Geddy Lee of Rush with the Baddass bridge on! Great playing especially your right hand fingers.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Primus Les Thx a lot for these kind words, bro! Stay safe and healthy!

[@randallalton6310]

I play in a trippy psych rock outfit and I'm asked to mimic a synth bass often, with whole notes ringing long. Luckily, the bass I inherited as a teenager had a badass II conversion. I'm not sure I'd be able to get a long-ringing full tone without it.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

That's great, bro. Please stay safe and healthy.

[@totalrobot]

Yes, these high mass bridges help with long synth tones. I use an Akai SB-1 and the upgraded bridge is almost required to get the best from the pedal.

[@majorvenom1012]

The new bridge defiantly has a much brighter tone👍

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Major Venom Thanks for commenting, buddy! All the best & stay safe!

[@MaximMash-mk2]

Once again, I’m convinced that it’s not the bridge that sounds, but the bass player

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Максим Чернобривый Right! The player will sound different because the feel of the instrument is different, and therefore, there will be a change in sound! :-) Thx a lot for watching and commenting! All the best!

[@darindjking7463]

Yes the player makes a difference..but he put new Roto Sound Stainless Round Wounds on the bass..when he changed to the Badasss, it got noticeably brighter and punchier...but had he changed, not only the bridge to the LQBA but instead of the Rotos (which bassists from his and my era swore by 😂) used a different brand of Round wound string we ALL would've heard a HUGE difference in the tone. LaBella Super Steps (the have an exposed core going over the bridge saddles ) bring out EVERY DROP of the TRUE tonal characteristics of any electric bass. I've been playing bass for 50 years this year.....I've using LaBella Super Steps (Stainless Steel) for about 10 years now...and the tonal versatility on bass (in my opinion) has yet to be approached...let alone surpassed by any other brand..and I have used them ALL...😎👍 But you're not wrong..."The Player" is critical as well.🤜🤛

[@MaximMash-mk2]

@@darindjking7463 agree 👍🏻

[@totalrobot]

It all makes a difference. But the differences are more CLEAR with a great player.

[@franktreppiedi2208]

As soon as you sweat, the Badass height adjustment screws lock up. Different metal for the screws than the bridge. Add sweat, instant cement.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Frank Treppiedi I’ve encountered that before, you’re right. But once set, I normally stick with the setting! ;-) Thx a lot for watching and commenting!

[@steveslate3601]

I took my Badass off my 73 JB and i think it actually sounds better with the original. The Baddass bridges are very good though. My bass has an ash body so its bright anyway! I also string mine with Rotosounds!! They bring out the beast!!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for watching and commenting!

[@MultiScoffer]

Wow! Major difference. Major major difference! More snap and growl with conviction! I have this bridge on my Marcus Miller Bass. Yes the newer models don't come with the Leo Quan like they used to. It's a shame that he doesn't make these type of bridges anymore from what I heard. I hope I'm wrong. But if so if you have one you better keep it. Thank you for the video. Truly appreciate it. Also you play bass pretty damn good as well LOL!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Hi there! Glad, you enjoyed my little comparison! I like the Badass bridge very much on my old Jazz! ;-) Thanks a lot for your kind words! Stay safe!

[@MultiScoffer]

Michael Schmitt you are most welcome! May the Lord bless you to be the best bass player to your ability to glorify him in song! Have a wonderful weekend. When you get a chance pls check out song called Sandstorm by level 42! The basslines are pretty tough in that song!

[@daviddaniels6473]

I put a Leo Quann bridge on a really cheap copy of a P-bass waay back when. I loved that Memphis p-bass! Wish I'd never sold it.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

A nice upgrade for sure. Yeah, selling an instrument is something I almost always regret, later on... 😉 Thx a lot for watching! All the best! 🙏🏻

[@regioexas]

I have two fender bass, got them used, one with the original bridge , and one with the badass bass bridge , i can’t get low action on the badass bridge the saddles are all the way down and truss rod adjusted , one the other bass I can have the action very low (2mm)

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for watching and commenting. You're right. In some cases, the Badass bridge is too massive to get the strings low enough. In my case though (set up of the bass and the fact that I prefer higher action), I haven't had any problems with setting it up. All the best. 😃🙏🏻

[@uwekleinbauer1463]

Eigentlich wie immer ein Ohrenschmaus. Geile Spieltechnik👏👏👏👏

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Herzlichen Dank für diese netten Worte! ;-)

[@BankruptBassplayer]

Hi Michael, just listened to this to check out what you did.. changing bridges is really a question of the Bass itself, in this case, i like the original Bridge better,.i had a similar experience when i changed the Bridge of my Sadowsky from Schaller to Badass, put the Schaller back on , but my Jazz bass blossomed out after replacing the Bridge with the Baddass, the same one that was on the Sadowsky before.. so..But thanks for the great review, and keep rocking , my friend!!!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for watching and commenting, Raoul! Glad you like my little review! I think, the original bridge is a little throatier, however, the difference is a rather small one. Somehow, I like the feel of the Badass bridge on this particular bass. And with it, the string saddles don´t drift apart, which is a nice side effect. Maybe, I´ll put back on the original bridge again anytime soon, just to hear and feel the original state of this beautiful bass again! Either way, I love this instrument! ;-) All the best and stay safe, bro!

[@BankruptBassplayer]

Hey, is it true that Leo Quan passed away? is that why Badass´es are so rare?

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

raoul walton I don’t know if he passed away, but these bridges aren’t produced anymore as far as I know, so used ones (on eBay, etc.) already reach remarkable prices!

[@honkytonkinson9787]

The difference sounds like a slight gain boost and some compression. I'd love to see someone compare the wavelengths to see what effect the bridge actually has on string vibration

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Yeah, that would be cool. No scientific comparison here, just a quick A/B test. I still love this bridge on my bass! Thanks a lot for commenting!

[@Jack-pp2ng]

Your bass sounds almost exactly like my 78

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

70s Js are just awesome, right? Thx for watching and commenting.

[@Jack-pp2ng]

@@MichaelSchmittEleven you can say that again!

[@mobiuschrome2878]

The original bridge has more grit and grind and more punch, the BAII smooths out the rough edges but takes away from the grit and grinds but does add more of a sustain. On a bass likes this, I prefer the original bridge.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Raven Strange Thx a lot for watching and commenting, buddy! :-) All the best!

[@mobiuschrome2878]

@@MichaelSchmittEleven It's an honor, and I thank you too

[@BugCatcher89]

The badass bridge definitely improved the sustain, it sounds punchier to my ear too but not sure if that’s placebo

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏻😃

[@kostis6]

Sounds great! i have the same Bass but left handed. Can i install this baddass into my bass?

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

kostis xabeles Thx! Sure, it should work on a lefty bass as well. :-)

[@kostis6]

@@MichaelSchmittEleven Thank you :)

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

kostis xabeles You’re very welcome! :-)

[@2Timone7]

I bought a 2009 Fender Highway 1 P bass new in 2009 and it came with a Bad Ass II bridge. I still have that bass and it still sounds awesome, especially with flatwounds. I mostly play punk and rock and I do not slap bass (sorry Davie504).

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

2Timone7 Cool! Keep on rockin‘ and punkin‘ ;-) All the best!

[@2Timone7]

Michael Schmitt Youu as well, Michael.

[@ChefZak]

Sounds wonderful with the badass. How does it feel to play? I imagine the feel to be substantially different.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Batrimons It definitely feels very good, that's the main reason why it's still on my bass. 😀

[@CoconutWaterfalls]

i wish you did the test without changing the strings. if i have to choose based on your /2part/ experiment, the original bridge sounds a lot more authentic and funky. This video has me reconsidering my jazz bass bridge modification.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Ingenious Productions Thx a lot for watching and commenting!

[@holdencaustic]

Badass seemed to smooth it out a bit-

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Jason Rosner- Bass Yeah, right! Thx a ton for watching and commenting! :-)

[@thomasbarker7735]

Bassass has so much more snap in the sound

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thomas Barker Yeah, I really enjoy this bridge on my bass! :-)

[@gilles8077]

a bit of reverb added on second recording with BAB?

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

On both "slap" clips, there is a bit of reverb (Source Audio Dimension Reverb pedal).

[@Pitoposoao]

Hallo Michael. Ich überlege auch gerade einen Tausch auf meinem Billig P-Bass. Erst einmal. Wow. Wahnsinnig gut gespielt. Bist Du Profi? Aber ganz ehrlich. Die Frage ist ob man den Unterschied hört? Zumindest auf KZbin. Da müsste man vielleicht ein unkomprimiertes Soundfile hören. Ich würde sagen die Original Bridge hat mehr Obertöne und ist etwas brillianter.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Hi! Für mich ist der Unterschied vor allem fühlbar. Und das beeinflusst dann wohl in letzter Konsequenz auch das Spiel und somit den Sound. Ich habe die Brücke immer noch drauf. 😀 Vielen Dank für das nette Lob. Und ja, ich darf tatsächlich von der Musik leben. LG

[@Pitoposoao]

@@MichaelSchmittEleven Danke für die schnelle Antwort. Trotzdem war auf den schönen alten Bass die angerostete Originalbridge schöner 😀 Ich überlege ob ich meinen aufpimpen oder mir gleich etwas besseres kaufen soll. Im Nachbarort verkauft einer einen Sandberg California. So einen hatte ein ehemaliger Bassist in der Band. Ich fand den Sound Mega. Oder einen Marcus Miller. Den hast du ja auch schon ziemlich gelobt.

[@csgrinds]

The Thrill Is Gone? Very nice.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

No specific song, with the last bit being roughly based on "Little Wing". Thanks a lot for stopping by and commenting!

[@bangsnap2651]

did you file string grooves in the BAD ASS bridge?

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

I've bought it used, and the riders were already filed, or rather had grooves from the strings.

[@bangsnap2651]

@@MichaelSchmittEleven Cool. I have a BS2 on both of my pbass but I didn’t have the saddles grooved out for the strings. Im not noticing any slide or movement bit I’m wondering if it’ll will make a difference to go back and have it done?

[@Captain_Rhodes]

I have the badass bridge. I like it because I use palm muting and it doesnt hurt and scratch my hand like the Fender one

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Good point. I really enjoy it on my bass as well! Thx for watching and commenting!

[@911driver5]

What if your original bridge has 3 mounting holes and the replacement Badass II bridge has 5 mounting holes?

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

911Driver On my bass, it just fitted perfectly. I wouldn’t drill additional wholes into the body of my instrument, to be honest. :-)

[@ML-nj4qi]

I have a body through American Fender Jazz bass...will the Badass ll bridge be compatible?

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Unfortunately not, mate.

[@frontpu5535]

Both sounds great to me, it would just depend on the music you play to. No complaint at all with the stock one, which produces the perfect, probably the best, JB sound on your nice vintage JB. It's also very nice with the BA bridge, the bass might be sounding a lil bit like Precision in a good way, which could be a nice option IMO. Still the vintage JB itself has great tone (and your touch is perfect as well), how much your the guitar weighs? Anyway thanks for such a nice video, appreciate your great playing which is very well recorded.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Well said! Thx a lot for watching and commenting! ;-) Stay safe and healthy!

[@qbass00]

Big difference in sustain, but great tone either way.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for commenting! Glad you like it!

[@scottbrown2047]

I hear more compression and warmth and I think I prefer the old Fender, which is a bit of a shocker for me

[@soisaid9004]

Maybe but just maybe people like me that likes the original is because the strings hasn't settled on the new?

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Sophos Utm I used the same fresh set of strings with both bridges. And the Badass wasn’t new when I installed it. I got it used for a decent price. They aren’t produced anymore, and used ones can reach pretty high prices... Thx for watching and commenting!

[@fullhd6598]

Stock is more Vintage and BD is more modern??

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

It's all in your ears, brother. For me, it's also a question of feel, while playing. And therefore, I definitely prefer the BAII on my JB. Thx for watching and commenting. Please stay safe and healthy.

[@richardk1708]

stock bridge is OKAY, but Leo Quan is best present in low mids, which is the most important frequency for a bass guitar in a band set. period

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Yeah, it stays on my Jazz Bass! Glad, you liked it! Thanks a lot for commenting! All the best!

[@Surge_LaChance]

Funny... I'm swapping my Hi Mass Fender bridge for a Pure Vintage 70s bridge. It's in the mail!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Have much fun with it. Please stay & healthy.

[@sidbates3423]

Nice video Michael what kinda strings you use Flat wounds ? I have a 70's reissue Fender that looks and feels like the original I just replaced the pickups with the Gen4 Noiseless Fender's waiting to get the BadAss bridge hopefully I'll get exactly what I'm hearing as far as the intonation

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

On the J, I use rounds (usually D´Addarion ProSteels, but Rotosound in this clip) On my P-Basses, I use old Thomastik Jazz Flats (almost 6 years old) and D´Addario Chromes (3 years old). Setting up the intonation (with the help of a good tuner) isn´t a big deal at all!

[@Solelova67]

He just installed Rotowounds swing 66

[@jorgesxbass1]

Original B Top top!!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

jorgesxbass1 Yeah, Thx Mister! :-)

[@sportcompactdc5]

Little Wing!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Tommy's Timeless Treasures That’s right, sir! ;-)

[@matouscervenka7248]

Old bridge - better tone, new bridge more power and sustain. I did similar change (Hipshot Kickass) and I am not happy with result. I prefer tone of vintage bridge more.

[@tomek9966]

You are not alone bro...

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Yeah, the Badass sound is different, but not necesarily better. And in the end of the day, it´s personal taste as well. I really like this mod on my Fender! Thx for commenting! All the best!

[@fullhd6598]

I think stock are vintage and HM are modern sound: warm vs metallic and more sustain obviusly

[@djazzsomething]

Nice demo, would you sell me your bass?🥳🥳🥳😀

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Darius Scheider Thx a lot, but no, bro. She's gonna stay with me. 😀

[@martinj.bombsquad6695]

Orginal ist Orginal!Badass ist Badass!... Hatte eine BA auf meinem 57'(bj90) Preci.und eine auf meinem 2003er.. Hab aber auf orginal zurückgebaut,weil orginal is eben orginal😉und so soll der Bass auch klingen.Abgesehn davon,kann man beim51er nicht mehr den Aschendeckel montieren,und beim 2003er muss man zusätzliche löcher bohren bzw kann mann die Stringthroug nicht mehr nützen😦..(beim 2003 bis heute2019,schafft mann es übrigens nicht das Stringspacing zw.allen vier saiten gleich einzustellen,weil die reiter k...e sind🤣egal org.is org!!!...übringens klingt dein Bass so gut weil du's in den Fingern hast👍👍👍👌..and thats it!!!!...lg

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Danke für´s Gucken und Kommentieren! Du hast natürlich recht, der klangliche Unterschied ist marginal. Aber das "Gefühl beim Spielen" ist ein anderes. Bei der normalen Brücke driften die Saitenreiter schon mal auseinander, wenn ich fest anschlage (was oft vorkommt). Und das passiert bei der BAII nicht. Für mich ist es eine Vrbesserung, und somit ist die Brücke auch immer noch auf dem Bass- ;-)

[@TheLoneSailor_72]

Badass have more definition, the original bridge have more fashion sound. A beauty Jazz Bass. It sounds good evah

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for your comment! 👍🏻

[@kukuhprayuda]

How much the badass costs?

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Kukuh Prayuda It’s not available new anymore. But you can still find them on the second hand market quite regularly. Something around $100 is a usual price.

[@totalrobot]

eBay has the Badass II for around $90 They also have copycat company brands and the Badass III (For Jazz pickups). The Badass III goes for around $70.

[@jamesbrown7384]

name of those strings ????

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

james brown Rotosound Swingbass 045-105

[@jamesbrown7384]

What style of music do you play ?? Your demo is Very nice !!!! The basses sound great, but your touch is CRAZY !!!!

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

james brown Thanks a lot for these kind words, James. Actually, I play all kinds of music, from Metal to Jazz, as I‘m lucky enough to make a living off my bass playing. But my preferred styles are Soul/Funk, Rock and a bit of Fusion. All the best & stay safe!

[@fendersunburst4832]

The Badass bridge doesn't look straight to me with the E string being very close to the edge of the body. But more importantly the original Fender bridge sounds 10 times better with more highs.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Fendersunburst It looks less "dramatic" in reality. And I agree with you, the sound is different, but which is better might be a question of personal taste. Right now, I really enjoy the Badass bridge, as it makes the sound a bit "tighter". Especially when played with a plec. Thanks a lot for commenting, stay safe!

[@MrGrsrrt]

I prefer the rounder tone of the vintage bridge

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

It's that classic J sound, right? Thx a lot for watching and commenting. 🙏🏻

[@randyallen4959]

I heard more definition with the ba2

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Yeah, so do I. Thx a lot for commenting.

[@michaelblaney4461]

To bad they don't make those bridges anymore

[@totalrobot]

eBay bro

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

So true. I really like the BAII

[@ulrichspringer4305]

Nach meinem spontanen, subjektiven Eindruck klingt die alte besser. Sogar brillianter. Ich finde, die neue klingt sogar eher noch gedeckter ... ?!? ... Trotzdem danke. Aufschlussreiches Video.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Ulrich Springer Hi! Freut mich sehr, dass das Video für Dich eine Erkenntnis brachte. :-) Ich habe die BAII Brücke immer noch drauf, denn auch wenn die Soundunterschiede garnicht mal sooo gross sind, ist das Gefühl beim Spielen definitiv besser. Durch die Konstruktion der Brücke driften die Saitenreiter nämlich nicht mehr auseinander, was mir bei der original Brücke aufgrund meiner oftmals heftigen Anschlagshand öfter mal passiert. Und dies verändert dann die Saitenabstände und somit auch den Sound. Deshalb empfinde ich die Leo Quann Brücke als für mich sinnvolles Upgrade! :-)

[@edjefferson9175]

I think the over compressed audio track is masking the attack. I would imagine the bass feels more alive in the player’s hands. If I had that lovely old bass I would keep it original. Of course Geddy would disagree.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx for watching and commenting!

[@djjsharpmusic]

First bridge sounds better

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for watching and commenting! All the best! ;-)

[@SandorFule]

Wasted money, but the consumers' society needs this.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Well, for me, it was not a waste of money, but it all depends. Sometimes, especially when playing live, I dig in quite hard, which cuases the string saddles to drift apart. That can´t happen with the Badass bridge. So that alone, is a stron point for me. I also like the "feel" of the bass with the Badass mounted. So, for me this mod is worth the money I´ve spent on. Thx a lot for watching and commenting! All the best!

[@jeffreysearch]

Yes i agree too.. the feel and playabilty is great with the BAll on my 73P, so for me that is the main thing... @@MichaelSchmittEleven

[@totalrobot]

Cool opinion. But I've A/B'd IN THE RECORDING STUDIO and there is a tremendous difference. Not to mention sound engineers swear by the bridge upgrade. So for your garage band, you're right. Save those coins for more Coors Light cases.

[@BassicVIC]

Play something from the JACKSON 5 !

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

V R I did, in one of my last videos. You may want to have a look. 😉

[@totalrobot]

No

[@Aidamos]

Baddass has more hard and solid sound. Classic bridge has more vintage, more woody sound. For me looks better Gotoh GEB201B CR. This Gotoh is hi-mass, but still has vintage look and sound is very similar to Baddass, maybe even better. Look at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np_NeoysbLKDepI&hd=1

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, Adam! I´ll watch your suggested video! Stay safe!

[@bobbyfields7359]

There’s no appreciable difference. If there’s no difference in a controlled setting, how then could it make any difference in the mix? In the way of a suggestion, don’t play it differently in the comparison. It would much better to play a few notes, exactly the same, from each pickup in an A / B fashion.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Bobby Fields It’s not meant to be a scientific comparison. I’m a working musician, so for me, it’s been important to find out, if it makes sense to swap the bridge for every day use, playing live, recording, etc. And so far, I really like the result. It might not be a huge difference, but the bass definitely feels different (better) with the Badass II. Thanks a lot for commenting! All the best, and stay safe!

[@tommckinney3136]

I hear a very small difference, not worth the money spent for the new bridge. This is one of those things that you the owner and some musicians will hear a light difference but the people in the audience at your gig will never hear anything different. What it boils down to is its your Bass and if your happy with the change then enjoy.

[@hampuslundgren7300]

Hey, there is actually a difference! Badass sounds better.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx for watching and leaving a comment. And I do agree, and that's the reason why the bridge is still on this bass! 😀👍🏻

[@VilleMaunu]

To my ears badass sounds better.. but in some videos, original sound better...I don't know...

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for watching and commenting. Stay safe and healthy!

[@Hachimedia]

I tried to listen with an open mind, but I agree with Metz Ztem; it sounded better with the original bridge. As the owner of at least 20 Fender basses over the years, and builder of many more Fender style basses, I've almost universally found that hi-mass bridges tend to obscure the natural wood sound of the bass while providing only minimally more sustain. Some F basses are better than others, and if your bass doesn't naturally have a warm full sound, a hi-mass bridge won't help it much. Funk players like these bridges because they do bring out the highs a little, but at the sacrifice of some warmth in the low mids. Modern funk players often prefer to scoop out the middle while emphasizing the the highs and ultra lows, so this bridge may help a little with that. Please note that Larry Graham himself doesn't use a hi-mass bridge. Check out 32:33 in this KZbin video: Larry Graham & Graham Central Station - Estival Jazz Lugano 2011. Assuming you have a decent bass and strings, the sound is in your hands.

[@totalrobot]

If you want your whole notes to sustain for the length of a half note, go with the stock bridge. Lol

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Well, it's not that bad. Personally, I haven't had too much difference in the sustain. But it's still a keeper. Just love the feel of it. Please stay safe and healthy.

[@DrKFC69]

Ah yes, reminds me of Geddy Lee’s tone a lot more

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Classic tone for days! ;-) Thx a lot for commenting!

[@DrKFC69]

You’re welcome

[@sportcompactdc5]

Geddys jazz bass was the same year model as this (except with a maple board instead of rosewood) had a badass ii, and he ran rotosound 66s. So I'm not too surprised.

[@mikewrightify]

Nuances

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

True. 😉

[@paolozak3014]

Difficult judgement : with the badass this bass sounds more objectively balanced ...yet I have the impression the harmonic content is a bit more "polite". Which to me is not the point of a good tone... a bit like putting a Honda muffler on a Harley Davidson

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

For me personally, it's alactually more about the feel while playing. And I like the Badass so much in that respect, that it's still on my bass today.

[@pattonPwr]

original bridge sounds better

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

METZ ZTEM Thx a lot for watching and commenting! :-)

[@andreirlmeier]

mit der original Bridge kann man gut leben

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Ohne Zweifel... ;-)

[@andreirlmeier]

Wie geht ? Altes Haus

[@OlandoMcCall]

hmmm...

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

"hmmm" like puzzled, or "hmmm" like tasty? ;-)

[@OlandoMcCall]

Like a bit puzzled, not sure which sounds better..

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Alright! Me neither, buddy! ;-)

[@crazylikeafox1000]

Original is much brighter.

[@MichaelSchmittEleven]

Thx a lot for watching and commenting

[@totalrobot]

Good thing "brightness" isnt the only thing that matters!