Aussie timber recommendations for semi-scratch solid body build

[McCreed]

I could be wrong, but I rekon that is a string through ferrule plate, not the trem block.

http://www.delisleguitar.com/shop/de...e-block-brass/

Aha! I think you're right Bakersdozen. I should have looked closer, although I didn't know such a thing existed!

I may look into those one day. Thanks!