I really like it, there is a bit of buzz on it but nothing that affects the sound going to the amp. I am going to upgrade the balls out of it and put the right parts where they should be I emailed fender and they are getting back to me on what the hell this guitar was and whatever was changed is going except the pups and the tuners I like those for now but new pickguard and I want to put a old tele style "ash tray" bridge on it I think it is called.
As far as the bridge - do you have a hand drill? I know it isn't ideal but it's as simple as dirt to drill some mounting holes for a bridge, especially if you want to replace it with a 3-saddle ashtray bridge.
The rock and roll way of going about it wouldn't be removing the scent off of the guitar. The rock and roll way of going about it would be adding the scent to the player. Light up.