Congrats on your new axe! That is one great guitar, and if you were to keep it, I'm sure it will bring you many years of enjoyment.

Since you are considering a strat, and this is your first electric, you might consider going with an HSS strat -- which is a strat with 2 single coils and a humbucker in the bridge position. I see they make this model in the elite series.

I only offer this as a suggestion for you, since having a humbucker on your guitar gives you a bit more flexibility in the tones you can get out of it, and many rock songs use that kind of pickup for a thicker, more powerful sound.

Just something for you to consider since you asked.

Good luck!
Mike