What is a good upgrade bridge for a mim jazz?

[Slocum138]

I'm looking for a good upgrade and am torn between Leo quan and gotoh. Or any other good ideas

[loinmute]

Hipshot? I running with a Leo on my MiM J project. I want an aluminum Hipshot 'A' for my Carvin; and though off topic: that will require some careful planning. The Leo however, drpped right in the jazz.

[Venom of God]

I put a Gotoh on my MIM Jazz after the original bridge died, I like it and would recommend one though I've not used a Leo.

[Slocum138]

Awesome! Hipshot makes a aluminum 3 hole or 5 hole direct replacement for most fenders. That'll do with no modification necessary. Thanks

[darkstorm]

Gotoh, Hipshot, Schaller, or even the bridges sold by Carvin. Whichever you like thats in your price range.

[kedo]

I'm really happy with the Babicz Full Contact Hardware bridges I've installed on my P and fretless jazz. You might want to give them a look.

[smc013]

I also put a Babicz on my bass, it is very nice

[Pilgrim]

Hipshot makes a nice bridge. Whether it is an "upgrade' depends on the fault you're trying to correct. There's nothing wrong with the classic Fender bridge.

[fhm555]

Originally Posted by kedo

I'm really happy with the Babicz Full Contact Hardware bridges I've installed on my P and fretless jazz. You might want to give them a look.

+1...just put one on my MIM jazz and it's a very nice piece.

[chunger]

For the price, the Gotoh 201 from Warmoth works really well ($35). Otherwise, I've been very happy with the Babicz FCH bridges.

[walterw]

vintage threaded-rod saddles for me!

you could just get the saddles themselves for $20, solving all the problems with the strings shifting around, correcting the string spacing over the pickup magnets (which the 201 won't do) and subtly improving the sustain.