I decided to design and fabricate a bridge out of a brass billet. My goal was to design it with Rick string spacing and to have it mount flush to the body surface without having to router the surface to a different depth. I also wanted ample intonation adjustment. This is the result. If you notice in the last shot I have installed an over-length set screw to demonstrate the ability to lock all of the saddles to the base/tailpiece. I originally intended to have it plated but that would require me to mill off the edges of the saddles for clearance so it was never done. If I were to build another I would consider using stainless steel and polishing it to a chrome-like shine.
I never finished the 4001 so I sold it to my friend and Rick mentor. He finished the bass but used a stock bridge. He later put the brass bridge on a 4000 that he gifted to me a few years ago.
I have been meaning to post these pics for quite awhile but had to wait for a borrowed digital camera.
