Having gone thru many, many guitars I would advise anyone just starting out to stay away from the Floyd(s). Just too much hassle, every string change becomes a pain in the ash. You'll find yourself not changing strings as often as you ought to. Also, I don't think $750 is a "tight" budget. You could get a number of guitars that would take you nicely thru 2 or 3 more years of your growth for HALF of that. If you're hell bent on getting a Fender ... I get that, I'd say go with the Blacktop. Maybe look at the Blacktop JAGUAR which has a 24" scale that makes it easier to play because the frets are closer to each other and strings bend real easy- perfect for a beginner. Use the $250 you saved to go towards a premium amp. There's not a whole lot of difference between a $500 guitar vs. $750 guitar but there's quite a bit to gain from a $500 amp vs. $250 amp. ? Good Luck