I found this nice little graphic which for future builders if they look at this thread which would be a good visual explanation of whats going on here
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Your Build is Looking great! Yeah, I didnt know that the bridge should sit so relatively high with a tune o matic. I think 2mm sounds like a good goal to aim for initially then I can adjust the saddle from there!