Depending on whats involved converting it to a string through, might help make your mind up also.
If it's just a matter of a new bridge and string ferrules(top & bottom,,probably bottom only needed-depending on bridge) I'd say go for it. But I've always been partial to string through designs. If you can get more tone from the body, it's got to be better,,that's just my thought though.
It worked really well for the axe I built(Black Betty). And that's not just me saying that, but a couple other pro guitar players that have tried her.
One train of thought, if the axe is relatively inexpensive, give it a shot, can't hurt,,, right?! You can always try other options or go back to stock set-up with better hardware.
One thing I was told, and it seems to hold true, is how "loud", and I use that term loosely, the sound is when you strum the strings, standard tuning, and unpluged, is. Black Betty is very "loud", very acoustical sounding. Now, being I loaded her with EMG's kind of takes away from that, but that's what I wanted for her. But I am thinking of coming up with some kind of "quick PUP change system" for her, and if possible without having to remove or change string height. One thing that is kind of grinding the wheels, is the 25k pots used for them to work properly, but I think a pot change over with maybe a mini switch and a few resistors will over come that.
Anyhoo, sorry to get off topic.
But I say go for the string through, especially if it's not too much trouble.
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Axes'
R-Axe Guitars "Black Betty" - 1st Ultimate DIY
Ibanez X-Series-DT350 (Star Shape)
Ibanez AEG10E - Black
Yamaha RBX200F Fretless w/DiMarzio DP127 Pup
Amps
Peavey 110 Audition
Pedals/FX
CryBaby 535Q
DigiTech CF7 Chorus Factory
BOSS BD-2