...Alembic stopped making their original brass bridge from the 70's, is there a reason for this?
 
Also, could I custom order a new legacy bridge made in the same 70's style?
 
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

My guess would be that they preferred the current design as an improvement on the original design. You might also consider the fact that the new bridge hasn't changed much since it was introduced around 30 years ago.

The current bridges are greatly improved over the original design (called channel bridge). Originally there was no stabilizing pin in the saddle, the saddle rested on the bottom of the rough channel. These were made before we had the means to machine the metal here, and used standard stock available at any metal house.  
 
There are several problems with the design, which is why we improved it. The current bridges can also be plated, where that's not possible with the channel style (and still have it function). The newer bridges have more intonation throw as well. Channel bridges used a variety of fasteners, including some large black plastic nuts, we now use tidy aircraft fasteners. The intonation screws used to be slotted - kinda dangerous to the top.  
 
On request, we make a decorative channel bridge now, but using the stabilizing pin and intonation screw, and the saddle does not contact the bottom of the channel. If I run across one, I'll post an image.

A wonderful and very concise understanding Mica. Thank you for this information.
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

As promised, here's a picture of the retro style bridge:
 

 
So this has the look of the original channel bridge, but with the improvements we introduced years ago.

Very cool Mica!

Yea Dave, me agrees... that bridge is hot! It has such a cool open look to it.

I am loving that style much better than the new bridge. That's what I am talking about -  
 
Take me Back to the Future!
 
Can I change mine, to those in chrome?
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

Thanks Mica,
I like the retro style bridge . Perhaps an option for my 81-1940 Series 1  .