Hi

I have a significant birthday coming up and as I'm allegedly 'difficult to buy for' I have to come up with a few ideas for what I might want. Note I said 'want' and not 'need'.

One of the things that is buzzing around in my head is the opportunity to buy a new guitar. Now, I got a lot of help on here a couple of years ago when I bought my first guitar - I ended up with a Yamaha Pacifica which is lovely and I really like. I can't say that I use the Yamaha to its fullest extent by any means. Although I've been taking lessons and I practice when I can, I wouldn't say I'm very good, but I just like it.

Anyway, now that you have the back story - what suggestions do you have?? Early contender is a Fender Stratocaster - would be a Made in Mexico one. I would prefer new as opposed to used, unless there was a compelling reason to get a used one.

Finger in the air budget / something to aim at - £500.

Remember - I don't need a new one, but I would like one...

Cheers