In 1972, Glen Quan, a musician and luthier, recognized the need for superior guitar and bass bridges. Collaborating with Leo Malliari of Leo's Music, the first 'Badass' bridges were created. Manufactured from high-density Zinc alloy, these bridges offered enhanced attack, sustain, and note-clarity. Badass bridges swiftly gained popularity among artists upgrading their Fender basses and were featured on several Fender artist signature models. Throughout the '80s, BC Rich, Spector, and Kramer featured Badass bridges as original equipment. Today, Badass is renowned worldwide for its high-quality replacement hardware. The Badass T1 Replacement Bridge for Tele delivers a noticeably bolder attack, accentuated low-mids, and exceptional sustain. Designed as a direct replacement for most Fender Tele models, it offers a unique shim system eliminating saddle height adjustment screws, improving comfort, and maximizing string energy transfer. This results in 'next level' sustain and sonic heft comparable to leading set-neck guitar designs. Key features include a solid zinc bridge plate and saddles for fuller attack and enhanced sustain, a unique 6-saddle design for accurate intonation, and a vintage Tele bridge mounting pattern for easy installation. It also includes mounting screws, saddle shims, and a hex wrench. Genuine Leo Quan Badass Bridge, distributed by Allparts Music Corporation, manufactured in Korea to exacting standards. Not affiliated with Fender, no Fender warranty applies.