First build. Replace Tremelo elec and hardware??

[TimHilbert]

This is the general direction for the Concept.
It'll most likely be wrapped, left rough and unsanded, with natural headstock, EMGs, Hipshot locking tuners, Maybe a Floyd Special or 1000 (possibly blocked)

So Far
About $280US for the SV7 kit shipped to NY, USA ($75 DHL)
The wrap and a sticker are about $82US. Colored stains are near $16 at US hardware stores, $30 on Amazon.

The moment I invest in a bridge, the price gets up pretty fast.

[EsquireEsque]

This is the general direction for the Concept.
It'll most likely be wrapped, left rough and unsanded, with natural headstock, EMGs, Hipshot locking tuners, Maybe a Floyd Special or 1000 (possibly blocked)

So Far
About $280US for the SV7 kit shipped to NY, USA ($75 DHL)
The wrap and a sticker are about $82US. Colored stains are near $16 at US hardware stores, $30 on Amazon.

The moment I invest in a bridge, the price gets up pretty fast.

Yes - as soon as you look to a better name bridge - thoughts of other upgrades just start increasing - i've had to force myself to stop it!
I try to go by the thought to use what there is - and then upgrade what is then seen to be necessary - given what I've read from everyone's posts (I'm only doing my first build now - so leaning as much as I can on other people's experience).

One thing that does "make sense" regardless - is replacing all the screws - I've been caught with more than one snapped screw in a number of non-guitar pieces, so this is something to consider.

I am intrigued though - what is this "wrap" you mention?