Thanks for that Simon, that is good to know.
That is also a bit too hot for my taste, so have decided on the AC2's.
They seem to nail that warm creamy sound that makes me want to play some more.

Even if the kitbuckers would do, I already needed to order a Tele set for my tl-upgrades direct from Tonerider (since pitbull doesn't stock them) I will add the AC2's to that order as well. FYI Pitbull's prices are the same, and lowest here in Aus.

Regarding the bridge and tailpiece, I liked Simon's suggestion of nickel as it should age better.
I do like to source the bridge and tail-piece from the same supplier, as my Tele's bridge is less gold than the control plate and I'd like to prevent that. I haven't found anything more affordable than this set of ( Gotoh GE101Z/ 103B-T Tune-o-matic ) at 77$., whilst a chrome set would go for a third of that...
<Link to bridge/Tail piece>

Now if I do decide on nickel... I would also need to change the tuners... and the tally keeps going up .