Originally Posted by: z0s0_jpthats Lats for ya....you ask him if it's black or if it's white and he says it's Deep Purple ;)

Haha... now thats funny. :D

Anyways, I have played both and would have to say that I love both of them for their different qualities. If I had to choose though, I would have to go with Fender though. Nothing tops that thick SRV strat tone. My idol Derek Trucks uses Gibson, and I would love more than anything to own an Sg, but the fact of the matter is that they're too darn expensive. American strats go for about $900-$1,200, but you're looking to spend a good $1,300 or more for a nice quality Gibson. This is speaking in terms of guitars you would keep for a lifetime, and I obviously know you can snag a decent Les Paul or SG for under a grand, but that doesn't help us in the comparison now does it?