Already some years ago, I purchased the Jason Isbell telecaster just when it was released. From then onwards, I realized why people like relic guitars: they have a great feel and look. The Isbell telecaster quickly became the guitar I picked up the most, because it sounded awesome and felt so good to play. Then Fender released the Mike McCready strat and well...my mind just made up excuses to purchase the strat: I just needed to try a heavy wear strat too. Surely it could not be as good as the Isbell telecaster? Short summary: this Mike McCready stratocaster also became a favorite guitar and shares it position with the telecaster. What I like about this strat is firstly the sound: these pickups sound soo full, detailed, with character. In my little home studio, I often pretend to be David Gilmour and play long solo's and with the light weight and the thin neck, it's just such a joy to play. My friend and luthier gave it a set up (most guitars need one), but found no major issues. Maybe the high E string is a bit close to the edge, but it doesn't bother my play. Whenever I play the telecaster, I like looking at the strat, whenever I play this strat, I admire the telecaster. I feel rich for having two of such quality instruments!
