Ah, it's good to hear different views! Last time I spoke with a Luthier, she was more into thick bridges to ensure that as much as possible of the vibrations were transplanted into the bass, so that no vibrations would 'spill over' into the tailpiece. Maybe I should get me another bridge someday, to try. But I can see the danger of the bridge warping... this ebony veneer, should it cleave the bridge in two or just be partly cut into the wood in the same manner as a graphite rod (or two) may be inserted in the neck of an electric bass? And about the density of the wood, would a higher density prevent it from warping or no, and how do it affect the sound?
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