Originally Posted by: Brandon Esbach

Unless you've already chosen, you could look at an ESP-LTD EC-256FM (FM is for Flame Maple, you can get in non-FM as well). It is heavier than a Les Paul, but comes with coil tapping so you can get that strat-like sound; and comes in HH configuration....

Thanks, I'll take a look. My "ebay special" craptacular Squire/Fender Strat needs to see the business end of my miter saw.

The Ibanez "standard" series seems to have a thinner body profile which might help the ergonomics. I'll run to one of the stores around here and see how I like them both. Ultimately as much as I like to support the local stores, the guys at sweetwater.com have been amazing to me over the years doing sound engineering for SMB.

Maybe Ill throw down on some accessories at the local place or something :)