I also have to wonder if Fender is trying this tactic not only for the Strat and Tele copies, but also to cut into PRS (Paul Reed Smith) guitars which are becoming hugely popular.
PRS guitars have borrowed and slightly modified the general shape of the Strat but I feel the overall quality is 3 nights and 2 days better than the Strat. I like the thicker neck, somewhat reminisent of a Les Paul rather than the thin Strat neck. The only problem ( for me anyways) is the positioning of the 3 or 5 way toggle switch located below the pickups. This is where the Les Paul wins again with it's toggle switch above the pick ups( on most models)
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