One of the best Strats I've ever played was a MIJ 54 Reissue.
It was my number one for many years and served as back up when I got my 88 American Standard Hardtail.
She sat on the stand patiently waiting for me to break a string on the ASt, or for her moment of glory in the spotlight when we played Little Wing.
I bought the guitar from a bandmate in 92 who passed away a couple of years back.
Well, in addition to my 88, I've got an 01 62 Vintage Reissue Strat now and really don't need Little Wing, but she has too much sentimental value to ever sell her. I gave Little Wing to my Godson Brandon Johnson. He's my drummer's son. Seems he picked up some musical abilities hangin' out in the band room all these years.
Brandon just turned 15.
Give him a listen
Tom Burch - Moonpie's Music Page - MUSIC