There was an American Special Series Fender Strat with an HSS pick up configuration and original floyd but they don't make it anymore (the guys in Maiden - Smith / Murray - have been using them for a few years now).
I am also currently considering a Jackson soloist (SL2H), but I have yet to find a paint job (finish) that I like enough, given the cost involved. I know that they are great guitars, but I want everything about it to be what I want, including the finish. Has anybody seen any decent finishes? Please don't point out the blue flame finish. (I have not actually played the SL2H yet.)
I had a DKMG with the piranha inlays (also swapped out the pickups for EMGs (81/85). I felt that was a very solid guitar but I am looking to drop a substantial sum on a high quality guitar (not $3,000 for a Gibson or PRS) but enough to swing an SL2H. (I want the Floyd anyway so those guitars aren't options for me - floyds suit my playing better - some people like them - some don't - it's all personal preference and style.) I am sending an ESP LTD EC Deluxe 1000 back to Musician's Friend tomorrow - 24-fret guitar but it is very difficult to accesss the high frets - why have them if it is too hard to get to them? Great guitar otherwise - earvana compensted nut, EMGs, Sperzel tuners, etc. - but not well-suited for my playing.
I am also looking at the Ibanez JS1000 (Black Pearl). There is a guy in New Jersey that you can order from who also does a complete set up on every guitar b/f shipping. I think his name is Rich Harris- www.ibanezrules.com.
Sorry for the long post.