Replace Aerodyne Jazz Bridge

B166ER · #1 01-01-2004, 10:27 PM

I've been wanting to put a new bridge on my Fender Aerodyne Jazz but don't know if I can. The bridge is recessed back into the carved bass top. I want to replace it with a badass II bridge but it's bigger than the standard size bridge so it won't fit, what should I do?
You can look at the bass a fender.com or maybe you've seen it in the musiciansfriend catalog.

Hambone · #2 01-02-2004, 10:32 AM

You might try finding an original BadAss bridge. These had a smaller footprint chassis but were slightly thicker than the BA II's. Same saddle style. I had one on my '76 P and it was tremendous. I've seen them on ebay occasionally. One should fit your cavity pretty well.

warwickben · #3 01-02-2004, 10:58 AM

why dont u have the badass 2 bridge recessed , o u could get a block of wood cut to fit in were the recessed the stock bridge.

side note is this the p/j jazz or the j/j jazz
i played one with the j/j setup and was blown away.

Hambone · #4 01-02-2004, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by warwickben
why dont u have the badass 2 bridge recessed , o u could get a block of wood cut to fit in were the recessed the stock bridge.

side note is this the p/j jazz or the j/j jazz
i played one with the j/j setup and was blown away.

B166ER · #5 01-02-2004, 10:55 PM

Does anyone know the dimensions for the badass II bridge? The website doesn't help any though.

pseek · #6 06-18-2004, 01:06 AM

I've got an aerodyne and I put a BAII on it with no problem, It's a little late but give it a try.

ThunderingBass · #7 11-09-2004, 05:18 PM

So, any luck on finding a suitable bridge for the Aerodyne? I've had one myself for a little while, and I am trying to figure out what to do.
-T-Bass