I might even be able to make a tailpiece out of metal...
Thanks for the suggestion, I think I may try it
But then it wouldn't match the bridge so well, now would it?...unless you make the bridge out of metal as well. Furthermore, do you have the resources to get metal chrome or nickel plated, should make a metal tailpiece. Take these factors into consideration.
I guess so, and taking more thought to it I decided on using ferrules instead.
One question about the bridge you made though... Where did you get the posts for it? Or at least what would they be called so I can look around to get them?