● Hardware Considerations

I knew some time ago what hardware I would want to see on a bass of this kind so my research was focused on particular hardware. Firstly all components are going to be black, including all fasteners. I really like the look of high-contrasting items. I had a custom built Michael Tobias bass so many years ago and it was a natural alder body with maple neck and fretboard with black hardware so I'm kinda partial to this look.

When I designed this bass body I was critical about the components and layout so I had component dimensions and fastener sizes on hand before construction. I don't have the components on hand, however I have the manufacturers specifications for them so I can go ahead and precisely place these as required. I know that I'm working to a "swappable" Fender Precision neck so I have a leg-up on the design and parts restrictions. So here are the components I'm planning around.
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Pickup:
Bartolini BC4C Bass Soapbar. Size: 32mm x 101mm. Characteristics: bright, smooth humbucker strong lows and low mids .List Price: $134USD/ea.

Note: Bartolini is a name you can trust in high-end bass pickups. I have had several basses with various Bartolinis and I've had excellent tone and color. You can easily swap out whatever pickup you like so long as you make allowances for the manufacturer's specifications for size and fit.

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Circuitry:
Presently I am doing some research on the acoustic pickup but initially I wanted the functionality of blending this pickup with the Bartolini. The circuit will more than likely be passive with allowance for a volume and blend control. If I need to add other potentiometers into the mix it will most likely become an active circuit with the addition of tone control (treble/bass).
I have ensured that my circuit cavity inside the bass is large enough to accomodate all components if required.
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Bridge:
4 string "A" style Hipshot bass bridge in black-.750 aluminium: Listed at $100.

Although this image shows the 5 string version of this bridge I have the mounting specs to complete installation of their 4 string bridge. I like this bridge because it is available in various string spacings which is cool especially if you are designing to various neck widths. Another option you might also want to consider is the "Leo Quan" Baddass II bridge. They are about the same price as the HipShot and have great reviews by the professionals. I have one on another bass and is outstanding for setting intonation, changing strings and overall playability.
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Miscellaneous Hardware:

For things like knobs, screws or thumbrest I will be using black hardware throughout. As for tuner on the neck headstock I will go with Gotoh in black with a matching HipShot "B" extender for the "E" string. These are great solutions for getting the drop "B" or whatever key floats your boat. If this were a five-string model I would skip the detuner option.