by RUSSET » 22 May 2011, 20:34
Hi Phil,
When I first bought my Jap HBM Strat, about ten years ago, it came of course with chrome hardware. I found that you could get an excellent Gotoh vintage style Strat trem/bridge for about £40 at the time, so I got one. It's been great quality, with no problems, & no noticable wearing through of the gold colour. I think I got actual USA Fender tuners & jack socket. The scratchplate screws, I can't remember, but you should be able to source all the bits from one of the online guitar bits retailers quite easily. 'Axes R Us' from Yorkshire are an a good start & offer good prompt service.
Tony.