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You know, I don't think Strats have the same BFTB they did a few years ago. I bought my strat in 2012 for $899. I believe the same strat today sells for around $1299. They've pulled some marketing tomfoolery. "Oh they're not the American Standard Pickups anymore. Now they're CUSTOM SHOP Fat 50s!" or whatever they're calling them. I don't even think they make an American Standard anymore. Now they're American Professionals.
I'd go with a used one from a respectable dealer. Make sure you know the signs of a fake.
Mexican strats are OK too but I think they need more upgrades out of the box.
I still love strats, I just don't like that marketing nonsense. Its the same guitar as it was a few years ago with different pickups. I don't think that justifies the price increase.
Yeah, I'm going older aftermarket for sure. I do the same with Gibson's -the 90's Gibsons specifically.
There a particular decade I should look for with them? If Gibson's are any barometer, I'm thinking 90's Strtats are the way to go as well.