ok, i bought a brand new american standard strat but im still really wishing i had bought a mustang. i have a few questions and because my local stores dont keep them in stock and its been a while since iv played one, i figured somebody here could help out.

1. can you lock the tremolo down?
2. because of the short scale, iv heard the strings rattle a bit more and fret out easier, so if i played 1/2 step down would this throw it off?
3. can i buy a replacement pickguard cut for a humbucker/single style?
4. if i cant get a new pickguard, or if its a hassle, i wanna get HOT single coils. Lindy Fralin has hot 15% Mustang pups ($150/set). Is there any other brand that makes Mustang pickups?

if i have more questions i'll probably post a new topic later, but for right now, thanks for all the feedback!

-kc

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Guitars: American Standard Strat, American Vintage 52 Tele, Gretsch Power Jet

Amps: Frontman 212R, Hot Rod DeVille 212 w/ Vintage 30's, AC30 w/ Greenbacks

Pedals: Boss Tuner, XOTiC AC-Booster, MXR Phase 90, Line 6 DL4

I've responded to this post in the, "All Other Fender Guitars" Forum.

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I'll tackle thses here & head over to check out Martian's answers-


No, but you don't need to, really. They work different than others--although iif you break a string it will affect the tuning. I've never broken a string on my Mustang.

It depends on what gauge you use, where you like the action, that sort of thing.

Maybe, might have t get it custom made.

Not sure if any have them as stock items, but a Strat pickup will work.

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