Thanks Charles, really helpful. You are totally correct. When removing the bridge I tried to work from the outside in, but I didn't know about runout, or the lay of the wood fibre changing direction. I wondered why one half came off cleanly and the other less so.
I wasn't intending to contour the bridge. I realise that the clamps will pull up the top to match the harder (flat) rosewood. As for preparing the top, remove glue, chisel, scrape, replace slivers - I think I got it.
You Sir, are a genius.
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