Back on the case with this one. I eventually managed to get all of the paint off which was a right pain but its off now. Got it all sanded up nicely but then decided to insert some blocks into the existing HSH holes (and bits connecting them as they are mahoosive). I have inserted and filled the 3 blocks now, just need to do the connecting bits and will have this done soon.
I have ordered some parts though, I bought a cheap trem which looks ok but was wondering how to mount it. Looking at the original, it was surface mounted which will save me a load off aggro in having to route this bit out. This means all I have to do (in theory) is drill the holes for the trem studs and I am good to go.
A couple of questions on this though
1) where do I drill the studs, the original trem was a Strat trem and I am guessing there is a specific place that the trem needs to sit. If I put the original one on I should be able to work out where the strings start and just replicate that right? Or is there an easier way?
2) as the trem is surface mounted, won't that make the action super high?
3) Other related question, when I am routing out the new pick ups, what depth should I route it at?