In the early sixties, I bought a red Strat for $75. I don't know the exact year, but I suspect that it was a '59 Fiesta Red model, which is worth a ton today. The same guy had a white SG, also for $75, but I could only buy one. I really didn't like the Strat and I traded it in on an an Epiphone Casino. Fastest neck of any guitar I've ever owned. I wish I had that guitar today. Soon afterwards I bought a custom Tele and alternated between that and the Epi. I traded both of them in on a '68 Les Paul Custom. I've thought about selling the Les Paul several times, but my wife (acquired in 1971) wouldn't let me. Remind me to thank her.

[This message has been edited by Jon68 (edited 09-13-2000).]