I understand trying to keep GAS in check :-). I'm trying to limit the number of guitars I have.

Another consideration for me is I really don't like tremelo systems on a guitar. The one on my strat was nothing but a pain and I never use it. I have it tightened against the guitar body now. My reason for looking at the Mira was it is a hardtail fixed bridge.

If the day ever comes that I get into shredding and require a trem, I'd look into something like an Ibanez or ESP LTD.

I love my strat for it's versatile signature sound. It can twang and it can also be mellow and smooth. The LP sound isn't quite as versitile. However, when I hold an LP in my hands, the scale length feels much more comfortable and natural. On an LP, I can bend more easily and I don't feel like I have to wrestle with the guitar.

A jaguar is on my list of guitars to try. It's a shorter scale fender with humbuckers. Their quirky appearance appeals to me in some strange way too.