singemonkey wrote
It's cool that we like Strats. But are we actually answering flatfourfan's question?
You say you like super-strats. Then in a sense you do like strats. Super strats are just the stratocaster concept - kit and kaboodle - modernised. A better comparison than your Elvis analogy would be this (original strat):
vs. this (super strat):
The '80s model has better road holding, a more powerful engine, and the whole deal - even though it's still evolved from the same stingray.
My point is this: Superstrats are everything that made the strat great made more so - fret access, body comfort, vibrato bridge, lightweight, etc.. But for a lot of players the end result was not better. Just like I, personally, would rather have a '56 Stingray than an '82 Stingray.
The original strat has tonal characteristics - both from pickups and the old-fashioned vibrato, and also aesthetics that many of us prefer. It still has the basics of what you like in a super-strat, and we're prepared to accept the compromises because we prefer the more idiosynchratic sound, and the '50s aesthetic.
I get what you're saying, but the evolution of the corvette didn't stop in the 80's. If you're going to compare a superstrat to a new corvette then do it with a new corvette.
But in all honesty, I enjoyed your comparision as I'm a classic car owner myself. I always tell my mates that it's not the most practical thing around, the fold up roof leaks, it has zero security/ comfort features, but man everytime I turn the key it sure as hell makes me smile. ? ?
