Hi, I'm on the lookout for a new strat and could do with some advice.
I play mostly early shadows stuff and at the moment I use an early Jap strat with Texas specials through a Magicstomp, 10 band equaliser, reverb and AC15, and this gives a good sound.
The problem I have is when trying a guitar at a shop they all sound pretty good but it's difficult to know what the sound will be like through my own setup. I've looked at the elite strats but not keen on the notch in the fretboard for the truss rod adjustment, it might be practical but I don't like it, and I'm not sure about the noiseless pickups in the elite and professional range. Maybe Fender American 50's or 60's ?
Any advice welcome.
Dave