Intonation problems on a jazz parts bass

[lethargytartare]

...I would grab a tape measure and check that your scale length is 34" and that your bridge is located correctly.

This. You shouldn't guess how much to move the bridge when you don't even have it intonated now. Approach it like you're mounting the bridge for the first time, and measure the proper location based on the scale of the neck.

 

[FunkMetalBass]

^^^^^^^^^^^

I was going say 3/8", but, honestly thought 1/2".

That bridge looks DEEEEEEP.

Let's meet halfway at 7/16"

Truthfully, even a half inch might not be necessary, as there's no way his saddles need to move up more than 1/4" to be intonated.

But 1/2 felt like a good number.

This. You shouldn't guess how much to move the bridge when you don't even have it intonated now. Approach it like you're mounting the bridge for the first time, and measure the proper location based on the scale of the neck.

After looking at Warmoth's site it appears their 21 fret necks are designed to work on standard bodies (meaning the 21st fret hangs over the heel). I would grab a tape measure and check that your scale length is 34" and that your bridge is located correctly.

They're right, re-measuring is the first thing you should do.

 

[testing1two]

Hm.
A Badass II in black = $115
Fender Geddy Lee body = $150

So I should pay another 80% of the body price just to avoid drilling 3 holes?

You'll recoup some of that if you sell the Hipshot. If you choose to re-drill and move the bridge you will likely have some visible marks in the body where the bridge used to sit. The Badass solves both problems.

Also, here's a site where you can get a black BAII for $86 - 4 - String

 

[Queg]

Re-drilled and fixed.
But I really should have replaced that "G" string.. it's an oddball that tests the intonation range of this bridge.

The "E" is almost all the way back, had to back it off a touch because otherwise it jams it against the string height adjustment screw.. kind of a stupid design flaw. Since I'm on a roll, the black finish on this aluminum bridge is ridiculously thin.. with my clumsy behavior, it will look relic'd in a few months.

 

[ia02]

Re-drilled and fixed.
But I really should have replaced that "G" string.. it's an oddball that tests the intonation range of this bridge.

The "E" is almost all the way back, had to back it off a touch because otherwise it jams it against the string height adjustment screw.. kind of a stupid design flaw. Since I'm on a roll, the black finish on this aluminum bridge is ridiculously thin.. with my clumsy behavior, it will look relic'd in a few months.

You could shorten the intonation screw and spring on the E string to give you a bit more adjustment range

 

[Lo-E]

Drill the holes. If you ever go back to a BA II they'll be covered by the bridge anyway.