Yeah, the utilitarian look is a real selling point for me, too. Weirdly, I also like the "uncomfortable" chunky body, more than the smooth ergonomic curves of a

Yeah, the utilitarian look is a real selling point for me, too. Weirdly, I also like the "uncomfortable" chunky body, more than the smooth ergonomic curves of a Strat. With that hard edge digging into my torso and forearm, I know exactly where my arm is relative to the strings. I have to attend to other, more distracting cues to understand my position on a Strat.