Frankenstein-ing the Peavey Predator (DIY)

In response to an inquiry from YouTube viewer Larry Ryba - here is a series of pictures and information regarding my customized Peavey Predator.

Special thanks to my brother-in-law, Tim, for sharing his impressive guitar-gutting knowledge and making this project possible (he's the one with all the tools).

Here's what I have modified on my USA Peavey Predator:

• Tremolo/Bridge = GFS (Guitar Fetish) USA Strat- 2 Point Hardened Steel Upgrade Tremolo System
• Tuners = GFS Wilkinson EZLok Vintage Style Tuners for Fender Headstocks
• Pickups = GFS Strat "Texas" Alnico Stagger Pickup Set (with cream covers)
• Selector/input jack/pots = GFS Complete Strat Upgrade Electrical Component Kit

I'm a big fan of GFS parts and highly recommend them if you're looking to modify your guitar.  I replaced the pickups and selector/input jack/pots back in 2010 and didn't document that but when I replaced the tremolo and tuners in 2011 I took some pictures.  Hope this is helpful:

I had to drill out a little more space in the two outer
holes to install the tremolo.

Then I hammered the posts that came with
the tremolo into the drilled out holes.

Typical install of the springs - I only attached 3
because that is my preference.

Tremolo installed.

Unscrewing the old tuners.

I also had to drill out a little more space for
the new tuners.

Tightening the tuners in.

Tuners installed.

Before.

After.

Then I scraped off the "Peavey Predator" logo

My friend designed some options for me to
print out on transparency paper.

After cutting out the logo I picked out, I used
Mod Podge to apply to the headstock.

See it in action: