Just picked up a Yamaha Pacifica 112V Sonic Blue. I wanted a Strat style guitar but I have a ton of guitars and did not want to spend a lot of money on a new one. This model is a real surprise. Highly recommend it if you like Strats but don't want to spend over $250ish.
http://www.yamaha.com/guitars/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=5015497&CTID=5068500Check it out
Nate
Take a look at the Practice Routine Generator at
www.BeginnerGuitarSystem.com