[gitaryzt1985]

Originally Posted by tenwatt

If he already has a Custom 22 he already has this option.

I find the Custom 22 honestly perfect for just about all types of Contemporary Praise worship, but it isn't so great for Southern Gospel / Bluegrass. Our Southern Gospel lead stuff sounds WAY better with a Strat or LP. I do love me some LP, but sometimes that signature tone isn't wanted and the Custom 22 really provides a good clear tone with no "hey that's a LP tone" feel.

[brutalbrian2012]

Originally Posted by thesteve

this.

Also, how many different Strat types have you tried? The issues you have with the 7.25" scale will be less of an issue with the modern 9.5" scale. Another option would e hunting down a 12" radius Strat. The MIJ I have uses that scale and the neck is ridiculously fast and easy to play.

I agree with sir above.