So you need the deluxe locking tremolo to stay in tune as you made an excessive abuse of the whammy - a must for hard rock and metal.

Although it's a discontinued product, you've many chances to find this gem on eBay - unless you opt for the Super V, which is a nice alternative.

Feel free to note that the mini-floyd was also available in black and gold as I've seen a batch of gold-plated mini-floyds while surfing across the Web.

Dude, I've just found a mini-floyd in a mint condition on eBay, check it out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Fender-DELU ... 2eb796ec36

Good luck and happy bidding!

Yeah i am watchin it i just need decide if i wanna buy that for parts for mine or make a move to something that i can still get parts for.
Super Vee claims that I can do anything as far as Van Halen or Hendrix whammying with the blade runner in my lsr system. Im not sure about that so i think im gonna move over to the super vee.

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Brotha I lucked out!
I went and looked at that one it was all crusty and I called Super Vee and was about to go that direction but I had a get together with my family so I waited to do transaction.
I looked back at ebay and this brand new one was there!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110758634770?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I got it, so not only do I have a new spare, plus I have a 12 pack of the bolts that wear out on the way and a spare bar. The screws are the ones that vice the string and I only had an issue with one so far.

I am set for life cuz this is my girl Sabbatha she is a dark and faithful witch and I wanna keep her for life. She puts my Les Paul in its place.
Now I got no worries on her spare parts since I play her the most.

I will take a picture tomorrow post it I need a good clear one

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The mini-floyd you've purchased from eBay doesn't include the whammy, however, you've already the pop-in arm from the stock non-locking bridge which fits the bill to perfection.

If you plan purchasing the "new" deluxe HSS with the N3s, passing lane button & compound radius neck and make it an HSS LT, you can purchase another mini-floyd from eBay and have two great-sounding babies, each with their own distinct persona. You'll then benefit from a locking tremolo with LSR & locking tuners for the ultimate tuning stability and the big advantages of a full humbucking overdriven distortion from the raw switch; the compound radius fretboard make chording and bending a breeze, ideal for serious EVH tapping techniques.

I already ordered a spare bar and a 12 pack of the srews also so I am set now I have plenty of parts lol.

This is my guitar.

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Now you've your own "American Deluxe Strat HSS LT" upgraded with a set of DiMarzios and a beautiful 4-ply pearloid pickguard which is the perfect companion for the dark rosewood board.

What pickups you're using? Did you've removed the S-1 system? I'm asking the question because the CS had recently built a batch of Fusion Classic Series Stratocasters fitted with DiMarzio Areas (58 in the neck/middle, 61 in the bridge) and the S-1 (there was also a HSS model with a Duncan Trembucker in the bridge position).

Yes its all gone its wired Modern American Standard now
I have a Dimarzio Injecter Neck, a Dimarzio Area 61 in the Middle, and a Dimarzio D Activater in the Bridge. I sold off parts to buy parts.
My friend was building up his strat at the same time.
It works great through Line 6 getting that Zakk Wylde or Dimebag style sound.
It was just a regular Montego Black Deluxe HSS the White Pearl Lonestar pickguard really sets off the finish.

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You can replace the stock control knobs with skirted amp types for that amazing Blacktop vibe.

So, skirted amp knobs+white pearloid pickguard+black pickup covers & tip+montego black metallic alder body+dark rosewood fretboard=killer American Deluxe/Blacktop combination.

I dont think i wil get any more of these. The blacktop floyd rose strat will be easier to get parts for and cheaper lol.

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DiMarzios work fine with the Fender active circuit.

Richie Sambora had the TBX/MDX thing fitted on his signature models with the graduated MOP stars and original Floyd Rose trem.



The mid-boost circuit can make the humbuckers (especially the Activator bridge pickup) scream like a banshee and push your amp for a realistic metal sound.

Not sure if you plan purchasing the Clapton electronics.