A bridge system (10) for a stringed instrument having means to adjust
independent bridge elements longitudinally, vertically, and laterally.
The bridge (10) elements include a unit (20), a control anchor (300)
having a ring (340) and bolted to the instrument body through an elongate
opening in the ring (340). A longitudinal adjustment screw (390) connects
the control anchor (300) to the saddle/base unit (20), and the structural
base (100) includes a height adjustment screw (180) that engages the
saddle (200). Multidimensional adjustments can be made with a single
tool.