Andrew - was thinking to be a companion (but a jazz version of) my VP - so something along the lines of... Just need to find another way to do satin finishes that doesn't involve NC oil... That said, creative juices do flow from time to time, so it may end up black or dark brown or something unexpected...
With the saddles - it was funny - the ones from the kit seem to be a better fit on the bridge than the ones supplied with it...