I'm in the US so it's the same in the store as it is online or at least close enough. In Sweden I guess you would pay more in a store. As for samples you can go to my sound clicks page by clicking on link on the bottom of my posts. The 3 songs below the drum test are played with the strat. Unfortunately I don't think any are without some effects. The GT December Solo is about the cleanest. My playing is what it is but the guitar is sweet. :)

Have fun checking out guitars and let us know what you get!