Squire Tele Custom questions

[zodiac71]

First off, hello from a new member. I have heard good things about this board from other boards so I thought I would ask this question here as it seemed better suited

I recently purchased a Squire Tele Custom (humbucker version) and I really love the feel of this guitar. I have been playing for around 5 years but have never really 'worked' on a guitar nor modified one. I can do intonation, neck adjustment, etc...the basics.

Anyway, I want this to be my first project guitar and here are the things I am planning on changing (some just because, others because I think it will help the rig)

First off, I would like to replace the bridge (at least the saddles) to a black one. Will this bridge be a drop in replacement or would I be better off just ordering these and painting the existing plate black?

Tuners will be changed out to better ones that will also be black

New black string saddles

Black, domed metal knobs

Pots: for this model, do I need standard or long shaft? Also, is the 3-way switch a standard "LP" style or a right-angle job?

Pickups will be Highorder pu's just like in all my other guitars. Jeff is great and I will always order from him.

Hoping for some feedback and info that could make me feel a bit more comfortable prior to ordering said items.

I read a great review of a Custom mod on here, but some of these questions were not answered (probably because most people know all this stuff and I am trying to learn)