[72doug2,2S]

OK at 43, I am tired of acoustic strumming and I think I'd like the ease and the sustain of a fender stratocaster and amp.

My fingers hurt and even new strings don't satisfy the old '70s Yamaha acoustic.

For 2008 and later I don't need a MIA, as MIM will do fine (made in America vs Made in Mexico). If I was 14 it would be a no brain'er, I'd get a Squire and starter amp, but I'm not 14.

I don't really go for hummbucker sound and I don't think I'm Jimmy Page. I'm between a used MIM and a road worn series (single coil pickups). I picked up a couple of MIMs to play and an '82 MIA, but haven't found a road worn series to try.

Anyone have a road worn series? If so, what is your preference?

I'm planning on a trip to Sweetwater to play one of theirs, but that won't be till July.