Can a Sterling Mariposa be Made to Surf? How is the Trem?

I’m looking to pick up a guitar that can cover surf to rock, and was thinking about taking a Sterling Mariposa and installing Filtertrons. Is the trem good for that surf shimmy? Can anyone think of reasons my plan might not work? I love the look and neck on the Mariposa, and was wondering what people who’ve actually played a Mariposa think.

TLDR
I have a guitar I have never completely bonded with. It has JM pickups, a JM trem, is great for surf, and has beautiful cleans. Unfortunately…

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