Badass
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- For the film with a similar name, see BAADASSSSS!.
Badass is a trade name of Leo Quan: a manufacturer of high quality bridges for guitars and basses and was used on the Martin EB18 electric bass.
[edit] Popularity among guitarists
"The arrival of the Badass Bass Bridge back in the 1970's innovated the whole replacement parts industry. It was the first, and still the best replacement bridge I ever used. It changed my bass sound to where I have the most astonishingly clear and rich bass tone I ever had, either dark, rich and "upright bass" sounding, or screamingly bright and searing. I've been using a Badass on whatever instrument I play and I always will. It is the only constant in my sound that never lets me down. " - Jeff Berlin
Jimmy Page used a Badass Bridge on his Danelectro which was used for songs such as Kashmir and White Summer/Black Mountain Side.
[edit] Other uses
“Badass” is also a term used in English language slang to refer to any individual who is considered to be tough. However unlike terms like “ruffian”, badass is usually used affectionately. Usually synonymous with tough guy. When used as an adjective, it means something so good it tramples the competition.
