Hi there!
I'm an Ibanez user myself because I got used to slim 24 fret necks when I started out however I have used some excellent Strats for recording. One that I would seriously urge you to check out though is the Yngwie Malmsteen signature Strat. I like the one with the maple fretboard (comes with a fully scalloped fretboard) - the pickups are signature Dimarzio YJM's which give a very sweet tone. Just another one worth considering!