help with bridge

[big bob]

OK here's whats up, I'm on the last stages of my build (lanocaster) and do not know which bridge to use..
here is the story. the body has a flat neck pocket like a telecaster IE no tilt back the body will have a bigsby, the bigsby will be mounted where the body slopes away from level on the top (see Pict's) I mocked up the set up and the space from the top to the top of the bridge is only 1/2". I have two bridges in mind both are 14 radius first a fender mustang style bridge, should sit lower than a tom, or a locking roller (may need to rout a hole for it to sit in)
look at the photos and let me know what you think.
I'm more concerned with clearence than style.. the roller will sit higher the mustang lower
thanks

 

[big bob]

bridges

 

[Unwound G]

The Wilkinson roller bridge works better with the Bigsby and it is also lockable at the string posts which prevents it from rocking by the vibrato action.  Another feature is that the string break angle at the saddles is more gradual to facilitate positioning the Bigsby closer to the bridge, should the need arises.

Do note that the Wilkinson roller bridge measures 1/2" high from the base of the two thumb wheels so there is hardly any height adjustment reserves for lowering the overall fretboard to strings clearance.  The most workable solution is to thinly shim the neck pocket which does not affect the guitar's looks or tone in any way.

 

[blue313]

The Wilkinson roller bridge works better with the Bigsby and it is also lockable at the string posts which prevents it from rocking by the vibrato action.  Another feature is that the string break angle at the saddles is more gradual to facilitate positioning the Bigsby closer to the bridge, should the need arises.

Do note that the Wilkinson roller bridge measures 1/2" high from the base of the two thumb wheels so there is hardly any height adjustment reserves for lowering the overall fretboard to strings clearance.  The most workable solution is to thinly shim the neck pocket which does not affect the guitar's looks or tone in any way.

Definitely.  A full pocket shim should give you the clearance you need to dial in the action, and not cause a rising tongue for future headaches.