To change it or not...

[CHARISMAFIRE]

I would advise to keep all the original parts so that if you ever decide to sell it, you could, and should change it back so that it matches the private stock COA/spec sheet.

 

[veinbuster]

It is a beautiful guitar.
Make the reversible changes that make it perfect for you.

 

[yankeebulldog]

What finish is that anyway?

 

[Mike Duncan]

As someone who has removed almost all the gold hardware from my SRV Strat, I'd say do what you like!

 

[Buildermike]

For a PS, yes.