Strat Advice?

Hey everyone!

I’m looking at getting into the works of Stratocasters and I’m looking to go Fender.

I currently own both Mikey Way Custom Basses (Squier and MIM), a Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster, and I JUST got the new Squier Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ, which I love!

I was considering picking up a jaguar of some sort (possibly the CME blue sparkle jag?) but wasn’t sure if it’s worth owning another offset.

I’ve fallen a bit into Strats in my search, and I was incredibly impressed with the MIM quality… I also told myself my next fender would have a maple Fingerboard as i really like that look!

So help me make a decision, tell me what you’d do, what you wouldn’t do, etc! Just looking for thoughts!

  1. Fender Vintera Road Worn 60s Strat in LPB at a GREAT well below used market price (Sub $500) My concern here is the additional wear that seems to have been put on it and PF fingerboard.

  2. Fender Limited Edition Player Strat w/ roasted maple fb and maybe custom shop fat 50s? Sonic Blue, Surf Green, fiesta red. ($500+, Sonic Blue most expensive at around 1k)

  3. Fender Custom Shop 1958 Strat in LPB and Maple Fingerboard. This one would be a plunge but at under $3k, would it make it more worth it?

Thanks so much!