Hey Daddio,
This brainless wonder's been teaching guitar for 12 years, with over 70 students a week, and a waiting list for the last 3 years.
As for your shots at Cobain, it show's you have no regard for songwriting, or the ability to create/convey emotion. Cobain was miles ahead of SRV in this, despite his obvious technical shortcomings.
As far as Strats go, I've had 2 USA's and a Japanese. I've also had 4 USA Tele's including a 65. Since I've gotten my Les Pauls, and a PRS, I don't want any of them back. Necks were too thin, fretboards flat, and no sustain. The only thing I liked was the neck pickup, especially with a nice chorus Robert Cray style.
I know myself, I went with Strats/Teles, because they were cheaper and more widely available. Once I tried Gibson, I'm sold. Just curious how many of the Fender diehards here, have a had a nice Gibson or PRS, and still prefer Fender?