Thanks guys. Not bent on the 2x2 bridge and that STB Fender deluxe looks like what the doctor ordered and has both string anchor options.
I just replaced a roundwound (make unknown) set with GHS 45-95 flats. A little clanky sounding on this '51, but brand new so I'll try some of my favorite old out of production Dean Markley flats.
Don't know what it is but just having turned 60 suddenly precisions are coming into my life and they never appealed to me before (Jazz always did besides Hofners, Guilds, Epiphones, Gibson TB, PRS 4's, Celinders) even thouigh I had a few 40 years ago., I think simplicity is what is appealing.