Through body stringing

[the2connors]

I'm building a through neck 5 string & have the option of through body or not stringing - which is preferable & why?
Also, I was going to use 5 separate bridges, however my finger board is to high for the adjustment provided - I have tried several 5 string bridges & look like I will have to build-up the body to get the string height correct - is this normal?

 

[bass4worship]

Through the body stringing allow for more string break on the saddle which help with intonation.

 

[LoveThatBass]

In addition it provides slightly more tension which is good if you use TI Jazz Flats like I do.

 

[vxjoe]

Through seems to give more body vibrations, which I like. Even playing acoustically, using a solid body, you can feel the vibration. The only other way to get the body to vibrate this much is to use high volume or feedback.