Help with Strat UPGRADE advice

johnonguitar

So, my Strat is nearly 16 years old and I love it dearly. However, she needs some tender loving care and was looking for advice.

1. Needs a new nut- I'm looking for awesome toanz bro, what's everyone's favourite materiel?

2. The frets needs a serious dressing but I'm not sure if I should just man up and get her a refret with some jumbo wire like my tele. And no, I don't want a new neck

3. It has an early 90's shit die cast 2 point trem. I actually fancy swapping this out for a proper bit of metal and the proper saddles. What's the trem I seek?

4. Tuners are kinda crappy materiel too. Would I be smart to change them at the same time as the trem and nut to something a little more substantial? I don't want to change the look

5. Is there any analy retentive methods of wiring the Strat I could look into? Wire made from unicorn teeth or something like that?

Thanks in advance

Ps. Any other tips would be great!

MattFGBI

Do you have the serial number? I can check what current parts will be direct replacements / upgrades to what's currently on there. 

johnonguitar

MattFGBI;697388" said:

Do you have the serial number? I can check what current parts will be direct replacements / upgrades to what's currently on there. 

That's awesome thanks very much. The guitars not with me right now as I'm gigging but will be able to get the serial number tomorrow. Cheers!

ThePrettyDamned

Wudtone do a two point upgrade kit. You'll still need to drill holes, but it gives you a six point trem that looks good.

johnonguitar

ThePrettyDamned;697405" said:

Wudtone do a two point upgrade kit. You'll still need to drill holes, but it gives you a six point trem that looks good.

That looks great, was just on the website. Seems like a really good design

normula1

+1 on the Wudtone. I didn't believe the whole block materials etc.until I tried one. The difference really was night and day so went the whole hog and put the whole trem in.

It's totally stable with great feel and tone.

ThePrettyDamned

johnonguitar;697417" said:

[quote="ThePrettyDamned;697405"]Wudtone do a two point upgrade kit. You'll still need to drill holes, but it gives you a six point trem that looks good.

That looks great, was just on the website. Seems like a really good design
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I've got a normal wudtone bent steel 6 point, not the 2 point conversion, but it's excellent.