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Rehab an Original Badass Bridge

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by TheEmptyCell, Oct 10, 2011.


  1. Oct 10, 2011 #1
    TheEmptyCell

    TheEmptyCell Bearded Dingwall Enthusiast

    Jul 16, 2005
    Los Angeles, CA
    I need all new height adjustment screws for a 70's era Original Badass. There's all kinds of 'em on Allparts, but I'm not sure what number (#) and length I need. I know they take a 0.05" allen wrench, although I'd also be interested in slot-head screws if any would fit.

    Thanks!
     
  5. Oct 10, 2011 #2
    walterw

    walterw Supportive Fender Commercial User

    Feb 20, 2009
    alpha-music.com
    it'll be the same ones that fit a vintage USA fender strat bridge, #4-40.

    (edit: if they're the same as the ones the current badass II uses.)
     
  9. Oct 11, 2011 #3
    fhm555

    fhm555 So FOS my eyes are brown Suspended

    Feb 16, 2011
    It's your bass, but I'd avoid slot heads if at all possible. It's so easy for a screwdriver tip to slip out of a slot and wind up in your finish.

    Here's a good place to find small socket head stuff.

    Tonys Screws LLC
     
  13. Oct 11, 2011 #4
    96tbird

    96tbird PLEASE STAND BY

    Dec 13, 2010
    Turn left at the gopher.
    Not to mention that if you have to tweak a saddle in a pinch and use too big a driver, you risk breaking the screw if the slot spreads a teeny bit. Plus they are really hard on your hand whenever it comes near the bridge. Nah, stick with allen socket, if I still had a bridge with slots, I'd swap them out for allen.
     

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