Installing Hipshot bridge for 2016 Ric 4003s

I think you might have issues trying to get a good bond on the plated surface. That level of mass would also need some significantly concentrated heat to flow the solder. When I swapped out my bridge, I did the patented Leo Fender trick of stripping off some more insulation and creating a loop of wire in the shape of a circle and pinched it between the bridge and body. It’s been good since installing a couple months ago. No heat or solder involved. Good luck!

 

^^^^^ What he said. I just make a wire loop and tack solder it to hold its shape. Loop it around a bridge screw, and it should be fine. If it’s a black bridge, you might have to scrape back the anodize a little, but don’t unless you have to. I beveled the screw hole into the wood a little, gives the wire someplace to fit.