As far as flat-mount fixed bridges go, I'm really surprised by the complete and utter lack of better designs.
Even companies like Hipshot, Schaller, Gotoh, etc. make very nice, both visually and tonally, modern bass bridges, which are far more massive, adjustable, and visually appealing in many cases.
For instance, guitar fixed bridges:
Then here's what the same companies make for basses:
Even companies like Hipshot, Schaller, Gotoh, etc. make very nice, both visually and tonally, modern bass bridges, which are far more massive, adjustable, and visually appealing in many cases.
For instance, guitar fixed bridges:
![312.jpg](https://store.hipshotproducts.com/secure/images/products/312.jpg)
![95___3D6_SP.jpg](http://schaller-electronic.de/download/CY417454a4X127ba1e578aXY1e12/95___3D6_SP.jpg?ITServ=C72f4818aX12869855195X7e27)
Then here's what the same companies make for basses:
![4stgafmwo_stg_thru_1.jpg](http://hipshotproducts.com/img/mids/4stgafmwo_stg_thru_1.jpg)
![475.jpg](https://store.hipshotproducts.com/secure/images/products/475.jpg)
![16___Bass_2000_SP_5.jpg](http://schaller-electronic.de/download/CY417454a4X127ba1e578aXY1dce/16___Bass_2000_SP_5.jpg)