replacing MIM Jazz Bass bridge

[kratuli]

Hi guys!
I'm new to this forum since I've only recently picked up playing bass. I have a MIM Jazz Bass and I am not satisfied with behavior of stock bridge (screws loosen up and strings go too high or too low). I have noticed that a popular upgrade for a JB is BadAss II bass bridge.
My question is - is it a direct replacement requiring no drilling in body? It looks like it is but I'm not sure if there is only one type of stock MIM JB bridge.

 

[JLS]

Hi guys!
I'm new to this forum since I've only recently picked up playing bass. I have a MIM Jazz Bass and I am not satisfied with behavior of stock bridge (screws loosen up and strings go too high or too low). I have noticed that a popular upgrade for a JB is BadAss II bass bridge.
My question is - is it a direct replacement requiring no drilling in body? It looks like it is but I'm not sure if there is only one type of stock MIM JB bridge.

Red Loctite or nail polish is a far more cost-effective solution.

 

[BGF]

Yes. The BadAss II bass bridge will fit on a MIM Jazz Bass with no drilling. It uses the 5 screws that mount the standard bridge.

I have a 1995 MIM Jazz Bass and I put on a BadAss II bridge on it because I wanted more sustain and a solid feel that the stock bridge didn't have. It was just what I was looking for. Very solid feel and tone.

They are not easy to find or cheap. If you can, try out a bass that has a BadAss II bridge on it like the Geddy Lee Jazz Bass.

Good luck!

 

[Pilgrim]

The J bridge is fine - the solution, as noted above, is blue Loctite or clear nail polish on the set screws.

 

[mpdd]

i put on a fender vintage style threaded bridge and i'm completely satisfied for 20 bucks

 

[gjbassist]

I have used these bridges on several Fender type basses. Very stable and much less than a BA or Gotoh.
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[Scott in Dallas]

Red Loctite or nail polish is a far more cost-effective solution.

Clear nail polish is a good idea, but for Loctite, Blue would be better. Red requires a blowtorch in order to break the bond.

I've had luck using a drop of wax on the saddle screws to keep everything in place.

 

[kratuli]

thank you everybody for your replies.
i will try nail polish for my stock bridge and think about ordering a bad ass as well.
BGF - what do you mean - "not easy to find"? I think they're easy to find on ebay. Or should I be aware ofe fake ones?

 

[lowend1]

i put on a fender vintage style threaded bridge and i'm completely satisfied for 20 bucks

+1

 

[wraub]

+1

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wraub

 

[JLS]

Clear nail polish is a good idea, but for Loctite, Blue would be better. Red requires a blowtorch in order to break the bond.

I've had luck using a drop of wax on the saddle screws to keep everything in place.

Ay yi yi, sorry about the Loctite misinfo!

 

[Turnaround]

Ay yi yi, sorry about the Loctite misinfo!

Colour blindness strikes again.

 

[BGF]

BGF - what do you mean - "not easy to find"? I think they're easy to find on ebay. Or should I be aware ofe fake ones?

I meant not easy to find at music stores like Guitar Center or online stores like allparts.com.
If you can find one on ebay from a good seller then that's cool. I would recommend getting the grooved saddle version.