Can it be done?

If the body has a 2 post tremolo, will the FR drop in? Does the neck have to shimmed? What other mods have to done?

For vintage style tremolo bodies, I know post holes will have to be drilled. Is neck shims or any other mods needed?

For those of you that are curious. My last guitar with a FR was stolen about 2 years ago. I've been doing fine without one, I just want one. I've played on FR equipped guitars for most of my playing years (26 yrs).

I see so many MIM strats in pawn shops for cheap. The thought came across about putting a FR on one popped in head.

And also, I'll be adding the FR locking nut. Any suggestions would be appreciated. All drilling will be free hand, no drill press.

Thanks,
Rolls

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You'll need to perform some major alterations to your Strat in order to fit the original Floyd Rose tremolo properly.

If you're worry about seriously damaging your guitar, contact a professional luthier; otherwise find a used deluxe locking tremolo assembly on eBay and buy an LSR nut with a set of locking tuners.

DO NOT DIY!
DO NOT DRILL FREE HAND!

This is a major customizing job. If you're off just a 10th inch when drilling the pole holes, the guitar will not be playable.

You need to route under the trem.

Take your guitar to a professional luthier.

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After looking at several pics of old Kramers, I was gonna set it up to dive only. Just thought it would be a drop in on a 2 post body.

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2000 American Deluxe Stratocaster
2011 Gibson Les Paul Trad Pro 50's
2007 Epi Les Paul Custom
90's ESP Eclipse
JH-1B Jimi Hendrix Crybaby
Analogman KOT
Korg Pitchblack
Boss NS-2 PH-2
Blues Deluxe Reissue
1999 & 2007 Marshall TSL 100 w/1960BV cab

You guys are more than likely right. I probably shouldn't be doing the work. I think I'll look at getting a new body and neck, and having me forum partscaster. I've assembled a couple of guitars before. One of them was FR equipped. I want this one to feel more like my Am. Dlx. strat, but with an HSS config.

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2000 American Deluxe Stratocaster
2011 Gibson Les Paul Trad Pro 50's
2007 Epi Les Paul Custom
90's ESP Eclipse
JH-1B Jimi Hendrix Crybaby
Analogman KOT
Korg Pitchblack
Boss NS-2 PH-2
Blues Deluxe Reissue
1999 & 2007 Marshall TSL 100 w/1960BV cab

Then the Deluxe Locking Tremolo is just right for you!



This product is discontinued by Fender as of 2007, find a used one on eBay.

Don't forget to purchase an LSR Roller Nut and Fender locking tuners to complete the assembly!

+1!

I think you'll find this option is more cost-effective and far easier to install.

JMOOC

Arjay

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