Originally Posted by: Kevin TaylorMy reasoning is simple and the main reason I've always used Gibson.
Fender volume and tone knobs are directly below the pickups and I keep smashing my knuckles on em... so I've always bought Gibson.

Although I've always missed the whammy bar :)

I rewired my Strat to a simple Master Volume, Master Tone configuration, removing the control nearest to the bridge. Problem solved.

But I still prefer my Yamahas and Washburns, so I sold it when I needed rent money. Still got the others.