2005 MIA Standard Jazz V- replacement bridge suggestions?

[jonas_24112]

I got a steal on a MIA Standard Jazz V. It's beat up, but plays pretty well as is. I've been able to do a decent set up on it, for some odd reason the string height nut adjustments are stripped. Really, every one of them but 2 or 3.

I'd like to go ahead and replace the bridge, instead of just replacing the screws. I'm kicking around the idea of putting a Fender replacement on it or going with some type of aftermarket high mass replacement (i.e. Badass II or Hipshot).

I want a DIRECT REPLACEMENT. Absolutely do not want to have to drill any holes in the body.

Suggestions?

 

[benc]

If yours is the stock bridge, it is Fender part number 004-8729-000. You may want to verify your bridge is the same as the one in the photo in the service manual http://support.fender.com/service_diagrams/bass_guitars/019-2500B_SISD.pdf. Guitar Parts Resource has this exact bridge in stock http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/middle_bass.htm

They probably have the intonation screws, too, if you decide to go that route.