Owning a Strat has been a dream of mine for a long time. I've just never wanted to venture far from my SG and acoustic (Martin). I'm glad I finally took the risk.
I don't know how to describe the elation I'm experiencing. Though I still pick up my other guitars almost every day (old habits are hard to break), this instrument is my go-to now. Without getting into the looks (this is the most beautiful solid body guitar I've ever seen) I can only say the playability and sound of this piece of art lives up to the reputation I've heard of over the years. You need to play this Strat to fully understand what I'm saying. It even smells good. You won't be sorry once you get this in your hands.
I'm in love.